Top 5 Problems Toyota Tacoma Truck 2nd Generation 2005-15

I have owned my 2011 4X4 for almost 10 years and now have 255k miles on it. I have done just standard maintenance over that time. The only things that I have had to do multiple times is u-joints on the rear drive shaft three times. Front brakes twice, rear brakes twice because one of the axel seals started leaking and saturated the shoes. The rear leaf springs were recalled and replaced. I have not touched the shocks, ball joints or tie rod ends. I have never done an alignment either. The last set of tires I put on were Michelin LTX A2s, and they lasted 95k miles.

2016 on....ya better make space for a much longer list

I have a 2007, crew cab, 4x4, 4.0 lit. engine. I have 150K miles. Have driven it to 5 other states. My truck has never let me down. Brought me home safe every time. I love it and will never give it up. I modified it a bit. Get 21 mpg. in the city and 24 hwy. Special plugs, maintain MAP sensor clean, Throttle body clean, Oxg. sensors clean. Tire pressure is the most important. Tacoma is an extremely reliable truck.

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I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma pre- runner V6 2 wheel drive WITH 387'000 MILES . WITH ONLY ALTERNATOR AND STARTER REPLACED AND THE ALTERNATOR BELT.. THIS TRUCK IS UNBREAKABLE.
AND THIS GUY SAID THE CARPETS AND HEAD LIGHTS ARE A PROBLEM 😂😂.. HE DEFINITELY DOESN'T HAVE ANY IDEA OF A " CAR PROBLEMS"

What about buzzing sound at highway speed that seems to come from the front driver and passenger doors?

great vid....I learned a lot about my 2012 tacoma, bought new and now has 131K. thanks bud

2014 Tacoma here. 165k, 1 dead battery, 1 clock spring, 4 sets of tires, 3 sets of front brakes. That’s all. Best truck I’ve ever had.

Also there's an Oil leak to watch out for because Toyota doesn't use gaskets on all the major seals

#1 is the blower fan. Known issue for these trucks. Many of us are on our third, fourth, or fifth one now. Toyota has upgraded them a couple of times to try and resolve the issue.

The A/C will only work on certain settings, usually high.

The pigtail wiring and the blower fan often need replacement at the same time.

What shocks and leaf springs do you recommend? I’ve got a 2013 reg cab 2.7L 4x4.

My problem is my truck is about to hit 400,000 miles still going I guess vs my Ford .

I like this video i just buy a 2009 prerunner v6 this information is really usefulled

I havent seen any of this on my 2006 vericle

I wonder if anyone else has THIS problem? I have s 2006 Tacoma. when driving along, if I remove my foot from the gas peddle but I DO NOT touch the brake, the truck slows down and feels as if I do have my foot on the brake. I feel a drag. Is this just sticking calipers?

good video

I've been driving an ''05 Access Cab 4x4 TRD for 19 years and have had no problems with it. It runs like new and I'm as happy with it as the day I bought it new. Good vid.

The comments can't get over vericles and I stand with them. I don't trust you now...😂

I wasted 4 minutes of my life for this??

2005 trd sport 4x4 6 speed manual, 240,000 miles driving from Texas to Montana to New Mexico. I need a new spiral cable/ clock spring. Other than that she runs like brand new!! It’s Ben buried in snow and ice for months at a time. Ben through the hottest desert, up very high mountains. Best truck ever!!!

Never had a problem with my floor mats 🥱

Floor mat, really. This is the number 1 thing you want to talk about, just depress the clutch pedal. If you don't have a clutch pedal in your truck...well bless your heart. Keep up the good work and fun videos.❤👈

Thinking about purchasing a second gen. Thanks for things to look for while inspecting!👍

Vericals?

Please I want to know does 2005 to 2015 have the low ball joints problem? The 2004 how long will it take before you have the ball joint problem and is there any way you can fixed it for it not to happen again?

Toyota actually has a active recall on the leaf springs they will fix it for free

Replace TPS and headlights with front timing cover leak and passenger side head gasket weeping coolant

not worth is watching ,just talking about floor mats,nonsense system,headlights etc.

My Toyota dealership not only replaced the entire frame of my '06 Tacoma (I will never forget seeing the whole body of the vehicle separated from the chassis!!), they lent me a brand new pickup to tool around in while they did the work!!

I bought an 05 2 yrs ago Sad to say it’s been a month pit its a rust bucket very used was not well maintained I paid 7,000 it has 165,000 miles currently I’ve put over 8,000 into it. Toyota rebuilt rear end diff in 2019 5,000 !!! I’m keeping it hoping for better days👌🏻✌🏻

I have a 2007 SR5 DCLB (Double Cab Long Box) that I've had since 2013. Awesome truck, only had #2 and #5 to deal with.

I own a 2014 Taco crew-cab and absolutely no problems!!
It has 108,000
miles V6 engine and I just service it even if I don't have 5,000 I change the oil every 6 months.
I just had a fluid service at 90,000 miles
Garaged and looks new.

Must be a typo--toyota problems????

If i knew my 05 had four caddie converters i wouldn't of bought it. I've been driving more than ten years with a P420 with no problems

These things are reliable but I’m more of a v8 person pulling a lot of trailers and stuff and the interior is small

Leaf springs recall

Had a 2006 tacoma get to about 400k miles before finally having some engine issues. I'd say i got my moneys worth.

Throw floor mat away. Quite simplr

Hi. When should the timing belt be changed on a V6 2015?

Floormats wtf dude? Way more problems on these trucks that should be in this video instead. Suspension rattles, drivetrain vibrations, sunroof leaks constantly, etc...

I have an xrunner and i love that teuxk

Veerhiçkle😂? Good video.

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What about that heater fan motor/ resistor. Ive driven gen 2 gor 20 years and this failed on both. And u joints

Best truck ever owned 308 miles still drives and looks like new

2012 taco regular cab manual 5speed
They replaced frame (had 8mm perforation in front section of frame)
Got new strut new brake lines and anything else they broke while replacing frame.

DO NOT BUY NEW SHOCKS AND STRUTS FOR THEM TO PUT ON WHEN DOING RECALL FOR FRAME DO NOT!!!
( they break it , they replace it)

I put 17” rims 32” off road tires on her, cold air intake
New brakes , drums and rotors

168k miles on it, no rust
Gets 20mpg on highway

3” body lift

Will keep it till it dies

Best truck I ever had.