Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the manual transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (two problems).
Ref: NHTSA 96e00100 ref: Toyota referred recall website < Read details...
Transmission noisy in third gear, suspension pops on rough roads, and speedometer makes clicking noise. Read details...
The frame is rusted, in some areas, clear through. The brackets that hold suspension have rusted through. Everything that touches the frame has an excess amount of rust. The truck is parked because I'm afraid it will cause great bodily harm if the truck falls apart while driving. Read details...