Used 2016 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab Consumer Reviews
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YOU WON'T FORGET IT'S A TRUCK
BST, 05/01/2016
updated 05/10/2021
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Have been driving the 2016, 4WD, SR-5, 6 cyl. Tacoma Access Cab for about 5 1/2 years now. I had a software update done for the constantly shifting problem and it helped a lot. It shifts less frequently now and the shift points seem to be at a higher speed for each gear. The software update is TSB 0077-17. The drone from the engine and exhaust is LOUD! The new Atkinson Cycle engine may have more horsepower, but it doesn't show. Acceleration is slow - much less than what I get from my 2013 6 cyl. Highlander. It rides rough! You definitely will know you are riding in truck. The step-up into the truck is high and awkward. The driver's seat is way too low and it's uncomfortable. It handles well and gas mileage is 20 -23 depending on the trip distance. Instrumentation, gauges, etc. are fine, but the temp control and fan speed is hard to decipher. The composite bed is nice and saves buying a liner. I use it as a truck and bought it for reliability, so it works for me. If you're looking for a quiet, smooth ride with barely noticeable shifting, you don't want a Tacoma. If you're looking for a reliable work truck, this one is tops. I will note that with a yard or 2 of mulch or a half yard of crushed gravel in the bed it rides much better and the shifting is a lot smoother. But for everyday use, Toyota could have done a much better job with the suspension, noise suppression and the transmission. Mileage now (05/21) is 15,670. The truck's obsession with frequent shifting was annoying to say the least, but the software update improved that greatly, buy it's still not great. The engine/transmission matchup on this truck might produce good mileage, but it's a real nuisance to drive at times.
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buyer's remorse
James in AZ, 12/28/2015
2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 42 people found this review helpful
Due to an accident that totaled my 02 Tacoma extra cab prerunner, I purchased a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport access cab, believing it would be the latest greatest version of the Tacoma I lost. Boy was I mistaken. My 02 was fantastic, everything a truck should be! From the experience of the 02, and moving from it to the 2016..., I gotta tell ya, the 2016 is everything a truck should NOT be. The 2016 Tacoma is symptomatic of the history of the automotive industry in general. There comes a point where evolution and innovation produces near perfection... then what follows is sort of critical mass point where further innovation does more to ruin a good thing, than it does to make it better. All the latest technology... more like, way too much technology. I don't want or need a truck to interact with my phone. I don't need or want a screen full of apps in my dash. I have an iPhone... I don't want or need my truck to connect to it. I certainly don't like a truck that beeps when I leave it running and step out of it. I certainly don't like a truck that beeps because my dog is sitting on the passenger seat. I certainly don't like a truck that beeps and flashes it lights EVERY TIME I get in it. I don't like don't like a truck that beeps just because the cab door is open. The technology is so annoying, and insulting, to anyone who could care less about technology like I do. The worst part is that although a few customizations can be made to curb the distractions produced by the technology, there's a lot that can't be shut off. The moral of the story is: I'd rather be driving and enjoying and writing about that, but I'm not... I'm too occupied touch screen scrolling through menus of junk that has nothing to do with driving, never did, never will. So why's all this junk in there anyway, that's what I want to know? I'm looking to sell this truck in the next year. The more I drive it, the more I hate it.
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32000 miles and still worth $24000
Andrew, 12/02/2015
updated 06/08/2018
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 20 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck for it's reliability and resale value. Not a single issue has come up in 32,000 miles. Also according to KBB it's still worth $24,000 private party value.
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"BEWARE" OF THE 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD OFF ROAD
Robert in Richmond, VA, 08/13/2016
updated 02/23/2018
2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 33 people found this review helpful
Take it from someone who has owned Toyota trucks since the mid 80's, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road is the "WORST" truck I've ever owned. If I had it to do over, I would not have bought this truck. I wish I would have read the reviews from previous buyers before assuming this was going to be another Toyota quality vehicle and that was not the case. If you are reading this post "before" you purchase this truck, I would advise you to 1st, not buy this truck. But, if you are interested in buying this truck I would recommend you to "test drive" the truck a lot before buying it. Even if you have to go to several different dealerships. I don't even have 2,500 miles on my truck & planning on selling or trading it before the first 5,000 mile service. I have never been more disappointed in the truck and in the lack of help from the dealership that I bought it from. The only people that could honestly give this truck a 5 Star Review, would be the salesmen. Had two firmware updates since posting , Toyota still working on transmission and other issues. Update 08/19/2017 still dealing with Toyota corp. I AM STILL HAVING TROUBLE WITH TRANSMISSION SHUDDING, FLARE AND CLUNKS WHEN YOU STOP, STILL VERY UNHAPPY. Update 02/23/2018 Toyota gave me a 8yr/125,000 warranty still unhappy .
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Midsized exellance
Alan G, 03/25/2019
2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Having owned practically every midsize truck the Tacoma comes out on top as far as I’m concerned. Shall I say convinced.
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