Toyota Tacoma Second generation (N220/N240/N250/N260/N270) - Second faceliftFacelift (2012 - 2015)

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Second generation (N220/N240/N250/N260/N270) - Second faceliftFacelift of Toyota Tacoma has been in production since 2012 by 2015.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. The weight of the car has increased by 75 lbs.
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Toyota Tacoma Second generation (N220/N240/N250/N260/N270) - Second faceliftFacelift dimensions and specs
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Second generation (N220/N240/N250/N260/N270) - Second faceliftFacelift | |
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Body style | Truck |
Engine options | 2TR-FE, 2.7L I-4, 158 HP, 182 lb/ft |
2GR-FE, 3.5L V-6, 300 HP, 255 lb/ft | |
1GR-FE, 4.0L V-6, 236 HP, 266 lb/ft | |
Transmission | 5-spd man w/OD, 4-spd auto w/OD, 5-spd auto w/OD |
Drive type | rear-wheel |
Length | 190.4 - 221.3 in |
Width | 72.2 - 74.6 in |
Height | 65.6 - 70.3 in |
Wheelbase | 109.6 - 140.6 in |
Curb weight | 3315 - 4285 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 - 4 |
Seating capacity | 3 - 5 |
Front hip room | 53.5 - 53.6 in |
Rear hip room | 52.7 - 55.2 in |
Front Headroom | 40 - 40.2 in |
Rear Headroom | 34.9 - 38.5 in |
Front shoulder room | 57.7 - 58.1 in |
Rear shoulder room | 55.7 - 59.3 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 21.10 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 15 - 21/19 - 25 |
Payload capacity | 1175 - 1535 lb |
Towing capacity | 3300 - 3500 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 7.2 - 11.1 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.6 - 18.4 sec |
Toyota Tacoma Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Toyota Tacoma Second generation (N220/N240/N250/N260/N270) - Second faceliftFacelift production period from 2012 to 2015 drivers have reported 458 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Model Year | Complaints |
2015 Tacoma |
58
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2014 Tacoma |
56
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2013 Tacoma |
91
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2012 Tacoma |
253
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ENGINE at cold start up oil pump makes a high pitch whine noise. dealer says its normal does not check the |
133
~ 57458 miles |
POWER TRAIN we were driving home after the purchase of the truck. there was severe vibration inside the cab and it felt... |
60
~ 31461 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my model came with a entune radio. they use software . sometimes the radio works just fine or it might... |
57
~ 42920 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM electronic stability control turns off when check engine light turns on. vehicle stability is compromised. almost rolled the truck over.... |
56
~ 59121 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES first let me start with how i ended up with this horrible vehicle. we had a 2012 chevy diesel amazing... |
52
~ 25598 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds and attempting to... |
33
~ 42915 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM first 3 weeks ago or so my radio shut itself off then on again repeated that 3 time since then.... |
33
~ 42492 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL first 3 weeks ago or so my radio shut itself off then on again repeated that 3 time since then.... |
31
~ 46158 miles |
SUSPENSION we were driving home after the purchase of the truck. there was severe vibration inside the cab and it felt... |
29
~ 31709 miles |
AIR BAGS waiting at stop light when light turned green proceeded into intersection. at that time a minivan struck the driver side... |
26
~ 40464 miles |
STEERING my 2014 toyota tacoma when driving on the fwy over 60 mph has vibration and steering wheel shake dealer has... |
25
~ 32014 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE rear leaf suspension on tacoma trg 4 door causing excessive hi-way bounce. in winter conditions the rear end would bounce... |
22
~ 33792 miles |
WHEELS my 2014 toyota tacoma when driving on the fwy over 60 mph has vibration and steering wheel shake dealer has... |
15
~ 19710 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER the side view mirrors fog over i cleaned them off with a towel before i start off to work. if... |
9
~ 18249 miles |
SEATS while driving on the freeway at approximately 60 mph with the traffic coming to a stop we were suddenly rear... |
8
~ 19887 miles |
SEAT BELTS seat belt gets caught in tensioner. sharp piece in tensioner cuts seat belt. seat belt does not retract. fake bumper |
6
~ 37501 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY while driving from east to west and crossing the gorge at george washington wind was blowing really hard. then i... |
5
~ 3842 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the instrument panel light is too dim on sunny days for the 2013 toyota tacoma. the instrument panel is very... |
5
~ 32130 miles |
STRUCTURE while driving from east to west and crossing the gorge at george washington wind was blowing really hard. then i... |
4
~ 4183 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tacoma equipped with bf goodrich rugged trail (na) tires size p265/70r16. while the... |
2
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE first let me start with how i ended up with this horrible vehicle. we had a 2012 chevy diesel amazing... |
2
~ 4025 miles |
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota tacoma equipped with bf goodrich rugged trail tires line size p265/70 r16. the... |
2
~ 12373 miles |
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR > AIR BAGS the seatbelt/airbag sensor in the front passenger seat is malfunctioning. the vehicle will not detect a person sitting in the |
1
~ 88000 miles |
FRONT PASSENGER > OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR the seatbelt/airbag sensor in the front passenger seat is malfunctioning. the vehicle will not detect a person sitting in the |
1
~ 88000 miles |
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the driver's seat overheated when the seat heater... |
1
~ 102000 miles |
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. while driving various speeds the contact noticed that the rear of the... |
1
~ 29048 miles |
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. while driving various speeds the contact noticed that the rear of the... |
1
~ 29048 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota tacoma. while driving 5 mph the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota tacoma. while driving various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed... |
1
~ 45000 miles |
CAMERA SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tacoma. while driving above 60 mph the vehicle experienced severe wind noise coming... |
1
~ 100 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving at 10 mph the brake pedal... |
1
~ 44000 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota tacoma. while driving 60 mph a whistling sound was heard from the driver... |
1
~ 10000 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i was going to visit a friend in lancaster sc when i noticed a crack in the windshield. this crack... |
1
~ 14600 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tacoma. after the vehicle was shifted from the drive to reverse the doors... |
1
~ 1320 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. the contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate when initially stepping on |
1
~ 3200 miles |
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2013 toyota tacoma. consumer writes in regards to wheel alignment issues. *smd the consumer stated there was a severe vibration... |
1
~ 1353 miles |
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the driver's window failed to close or open.... |
1
~ 4860 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the driver's window failed to close or open.... |
1
~ 4860 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the instrument panel light is too dim on sunny days for the 2013 toyota tacoma. the instrument panel is very... |
1
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 3-5-2013 tacoma 2012 trd 4x4 automatic new i noticed a vibration on acceleration in 1st gear through 2nd gear in... |
1
~ 100 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the truck started to make a rattling noise under the hood on the drivers side when reaching 15mph. took it... |
1
~ 11244 miles |
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2012 tacoma. the contact stated that he added oil to the vehicle as directed by... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Toyota Tacoma and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Toyota Tacoma to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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12 Pcs Universal Car Spoiler Canards Kit...
- Serviceable Material: made of soft PP material, our car spoiler is processed by exquisite workmanship, fine in texture, serviceable and reliable, well fit your car curves, resistant to wear, deformation, breakage and ageing; Meanwhile, it...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
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Nilight 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips wit...
- 【 HIGH QUALITY】- High quality material with heavy-duty construction for durability
- 【 SAVE TIME AND MONEY】- No need to go to a auto parts store and look for different fasteners,Great For Toyota, Honda, Acura, GM,...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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Spec-D Tuning 4PC Front + Rear Pocket St...
- ✔️ All of Our Items are 100% In Original Packaging! You Will Never Receive a Used Item From Us!
- ✔️ Items are Exactly the Same as Shown in the Images! You Will Receive the Exact...
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YITAMOTOR Fender Flares Compatible with ...
- COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma; Each fender flare is designed for a specific model, please check your vehicle's Year, Make and Model before purchasing.
- PERFORMANCE-FOCUSED - Rugged and timeless. Premium-grade ABS material has undergone...
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Compatible with 12-15 Tacoma 73.5 inches...
- ▶️ 1.5" Front Tire Coverage 2" Rear Tire Coverage
- ▶️ Built in Mudguards
- ▶️ Installs with Provided Hardware
- ▶️ Can Improve Appearance and Styling Dramatically
- ▶️ Additional Coverage for Larger Tire and Wheel Packages
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Bushwacker Pocket/Rivet Style Front & Re...
- CRUCIAL TIRE COVERAGE. Keep dirt and debris off the truck Maximum tire coverage for whatever the road throws at you and keeps you legal when running larger wheel & tire packages
- CLASSIC POCKET STYLING. Recessed...
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Fender Flares Compatible With 2012-2015 ...
- Fit For 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Base Models & Pre Runner Models, Only Fits Fleetside 73.5" Bed
- Style: Pocket Rivet Style | Material: High Quality PP (Polypropylene) | Color: Unpainted Raw Material Black
- Package Include: 1x...
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Evan-Fischer Fender Flare Compatible wit...
- A high quality, Direct Fit OE Replacement Fender Flares from Evan-Fischer
- Thermoplastic, Black
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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RockTrix RT107 17 inch Wheel Compatible ...
- Does Not Fit vehicles with manual locking hubs. Compatible with Toyota Trucks SUVs: 2001-2021 Tacoma (6-Lug only), 2002-2022 4Runner, 2007-2014 FJ Cruiser, 1999-2006 Tundra, 2001-2007 Toyota Sequoia. Compatible with Lexus: 2003-2009 GX470, 2010-2021 GX460. Also...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Vision Warrior 375 Gloss Black Machined ...
- (1) One Gloss Black Machined Face Vision Warrior (Series VI375GBMF) Gloss Black Face Finish Rim!
- Size: 16x8 | Bolt Pattern: 6x5.5 | Offset: 0mm | Center Bore: 110mm | Backspacing: 4.5''
- Find A Better Price?...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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J2 Engineering Black LN-T7-011-15-BK
- Heavy Duty T6-7075 Forged Aluminum Construction, Anodized Finish
- 25mm Outside Diameter / 50mm Height
- Open End Design, Spline Drive Style Locks
- Comes as a Set of 20 Lock Nuts / 1 Lock Key
- Fits Conical...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Rough Country 3" Vertex Adjustable Coilo...
- Collapsed Length: 18.249in
- Fits models with 3in of lift
- 8-Stage Adjustable Damping
- Remote Reservoir with Steel Braided Reservoir Line
- Backed by Rough Country's Limited Lifetime Replacement Warranty.
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Rough Country 3.5" Vertex Adjustable Coi...
- Collapsed Length: 18.01in
- Fits models with 3.5in of lift
- 8-Stage Adjustable Damping
- Remote Reservoir with Steel Braided Reservoir Line
- Backed by Rough Country's Limited Lifetime Replacement Warranty.
Decals
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Rightline Gear Mid Size Short Bed Truck ...
- UNIQUE FLOORLESS DESIGN: Cut down on set up time; the Truck Tent's floorless design allows for set up without removing gear from the bed.
- 1 YEAR MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY: Shop confidently; our service team is based...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
- High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
- Convenience: The valve cover is easy to install and disassemble....
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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iJDMTOY 10-Inch Classic Retro Style Tri-...
- Compatible with all Toyota Tacoma Tundra 4Runner FJ Cruiser RAV4 Hilux Highlander Sequoia Land Cruiser, Also compatible with Lexus GX LX, etc
- 1 piece Size: 10" x 6" (10" x 2" for each color) classic...

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