2016 Toyota Tacoma vs 2018 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Toyota Tacoma | 2018 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 323 | 202 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 410 | 294 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,406 mi | 15,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Tacoma | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 136 | 29 |
| Engine | 47 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 14 |
| Structure | 22 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 19 |
| Seats | 22 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 5 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
2016 Toyota Tacoma
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.