Suspension Related Problems of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension springs (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Toyota Tacoma


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

The Suspension problem

When using four-wheel drive, the vehicle was unable to make a left turn. I disengaged four-wheel drive, and the vehicle was stuck in four-wheel drive. This happened on two occasions. The first time was approximately August 2022 and the second time was last year.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Springs problem

Received recall notice 17v285000 for rear differential leak. I took the truck to the dealership with less than 9k miles and the truck had the dreaded leak. Dealership grounded the vehicle. It has been over a month and 4 check ins with the dealer and no eta for fix.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Transmission slips when shifted from park to drive or reverse to drive. Has a 1-3 second delay. In addition this slip motion created a loud gear cranking noise as I tried to accelerate on a u-turn. The truck did not move or shift despite hearing the engine accelerate accompanied by the metallic   Read details...


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