2016 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

47Engine complaints

14.6%Of all 323 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN134 · 41.5%

Unspecified / other50 · 15.5%

ENGINE47 · 14.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 11.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY21 · 6.5%

Share of the 323 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Toyota Tacoma overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V356000 (ENGINE) AND 17V285000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS FOR THE…”NHTSA complaint 11003587 — filed 07/07/2017

“CRANK POSITION SENSOR-TRUCK WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET WHEN IT BUCKED AND STALLED. IT STARTED AGAIN AND I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT…”NHTSA complaint 10984709 — filed 05/10/2017

“CHIRPING NOISE COMES AND GOES. VERY LOUD. ALSO A CONSTANT CLICKING. ANYTHING THAT MAKES NOISE LIKE THAT WILL FAIL SOON. ALSO HAD A GRINDING NOISE…”NHTSA complaint 10981550 — filed 05/01/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Toyota Tacoma: 47 of 323 complaints on file (14.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have in total?

323 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.