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2016 Toyota Tacoma Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, 5% of that year's 323 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 37,500 miles. There are no related recalls for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
5% of 323
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
37,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the truck wandering or requiring extra steering effort to stay in its lane, sometimes linked to worn shocks.
  • Some describe a driver-side control arm failing during driving, with a welding defect cited as the cause, leading to a temporary loss of control.
  • Leaf springs have been reported as defective, producing abnormal noise during operation before replacement was needed.
  • Several owners report persistent alignment problems, where the truck would not hold alignment for more than a few months at a time despite repeated shop visits.
  • Four-wheel drive has reportedly gotten stuck engaged, making left turns difficult until the system was manually disengaged.
  • A rear wheel has been reported to seize while driving at low speed, traced to a leaking emergency brake.

When 2016 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2015, latest Feb 25, 2025.

2016 Toyota Tacoma suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2015Jan 2017Jul 2017Jul 2018Jan 2019Feb 2020Oct 2022Feb 2025
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2015 to Feb 2025; peak Jul 2017 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Tacoma model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010100 (35%)
  2. 201163 (34%)
  3. 201229 (10%)
  4. 201319 (15%)
  5. 201414 (15%)
  6. 201511 (11%)
  7. 201616 (5%)
  8. 201716 (7%)
  9. 20186 (3%)
  10. 20198 (4%)
  11. 20204 (5%)
  12. 20216 (8%)
  13. 20225 (8%)
  14. 20232 (4%)
  15. 20246 (4%)
  16. 202510 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2016 Tacoma, which is 5% of the 323 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2016 Tacoma suspension or wheel problems?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2016 Tacoma.
At what mileage do 2016 Tacoma suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 37,500 miles.
Do 2016 Tacoma suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries tied to the 16 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2016 Tacoma.
What kind of suspension issues do owners describe on the 2016 Tacoma?
Owners report worn shocks, a failed control arm, defective leaf springs, alignment that won't hold, four-wheel drive sticking, and a seized wheel from a leaking emergency brake.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.