1996 Toyota Tacoma service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Toyota Tacoma — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“[xxx] 1996 toyota tacoma it has had the same problem with the brakes as other models/yr why have you not recalled this vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”
filed Jun 19, 2010
“1996 toyota tacoma has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance services varying from the air conditioner,wheel replacement, 4wd being inoperative and leakage on the pulley.*mr the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, the wiper inserts were replaced. *jb”
filed Apr 6, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
TTT063620 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 14, 2020
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 15 | 11% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Tacoma | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Tacoma | 13 | 4% |
| 2009 Tacoma | 17 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Toyota Tacoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.