Exterior Lighting Problems of Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Tacoma owners have reported 250 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (107 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (75 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Toyota Tacoma

The Exterior Lighting problem

Third break light has started to leak inside the cab of vehicle. Causing a wet musty smell, possibly mold, and staining.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side headlights were inoperable. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the headlight assemblies were extremely hot and had melted.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

2009 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to bubble and crack in passenger front turn signal. The consumer stated the dealer refused to repair the vehicle due to the expiration date for the repair to be made ended in 2015.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

When it rains water comes inside the cabin around brake light and soaks the seats. I noticed this when the truck is stationary. I think it�s coming around the brake lights gasket the whole back if wet on the driver side looks like water is coming in from the brake light at the top of the   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

Upon arrival at the local laundry mat I heard what almost sounded like a low caliber giun shor seconds later there was heavy brown smoke coming from the vehicle. Then seconds after that two foot flames consumed the front bumper.   Read details...




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