These are standard specifications for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic , 6 Automatic ECT
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2016 - 2023 |
| Price : | MSRP: $24,130-34,340 |
| Weight : | 3980 lbs | 1805.298 kg |
| Introduced At : | 2015 Detroit Auto Show |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.388 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2694 cc | 164.4 cu in. | 2.7 L. |
| Power : | 159 HP (117.024 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.2:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3456 cc | 210.9 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 278 HP (204.608 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.8:1 |
5 Automatic , 6 Automatic ECT
Handling
Recall
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100902 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V425000 |
| Summary | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle. |
| Consequence | If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150818 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V285000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing. |
| Consequence | If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150820 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V656000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module. |
| Consequence | The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is F0T. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150917 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V356000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall. |
| Consequence | An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2016 Toyota Tacoma FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has a wheelbase size of 127.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has a length of 212.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has a width of 74.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 39.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has legroom of 42.90 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Toyota Tacoma's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has a towing capaicty of 6800.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma was a Pickup.Q: How much did the 2016 Toyota Tacoma cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma had an MSRP of $24,130 - $$34,340 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2694 cc | 164.4 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 159 HP (117.024 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3800 RPM V 6 (3456 cc | 210.9 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 278 HP (204.608 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic, 6 speed Automatic ECT.