Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (six problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Toyota Tacoma


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma

The Electrical System problem

Defective clock spring. Open circuit.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

Horn will not work with the steering wheel centered. If you turn the steering wheel 90% to the left or right the horn has worked sometimes. Toyota issued a recall for this problem on other Tacomas but not for the 2012. The Toyota dealership is saying that its most likely the clock spring.   Read details...

The Crankshaft Position Sensor problem

Engine/all power is lost when engine has reached a certain rpm. Code reader states "crankshaft position sensor "a" circuit malfunction".   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Toyota Tacoma model year vehicles:



Tacoma Service Bulletins
Tacoma Safety Recalls
Tacoma Defect Investigations