Nov 02, 2010 Toyota Tacoma owners have reported 24 problems related to manual transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the Tacoma.
Toyota Tacoma Manual Transmission
Toyota manual transmissions for rear wheel drive applications are made by Aisin and similar (but not identical) to the AX series used by Dodge & Jeep and AR5 used by GM & Isuzu. The Toyota models in particular are specialized; virtually every model is unique and many have sub-variants tailored to specific vehicles or driveline configurations. The best way to identify the transmission is by the VIN tag (assuming driveline is original):
Otherwise, we have assembled this chart for domestic (USA) Toyota trucks; particularly prior to 1996, it may contain errors. It is best to physically confirm model independently if history unknown (study case & bellhousing style, shifter base bolt pattern, shifter connection type & depth, etc). For models outside USA, this information may not be valid or may cover wider ranges. Some lines are condensed. The intent of this information is to identify the shifter model; this is NOT an interchange guide!
For these applications we offer complete aftermarket short throw shifter kits, stock shifter rebuild bushings, and classic engraved knobs for stock shifters.
Toyota Tacoma 5 Speed Transmission
| Model | Drive | Engine | Year | Trans | Core Shifter kit? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup | 2wd | 1.6L I4 carb (12R) | 1972-1983 | L42 | No |
| 1.9L I4 carb (3R or 8R) | 1969-1971 | 'early L' | No | ||
| 2.0L I4 carb (18R) | 1972-1974 | L40 | No | ||
| 2.2L I4 carb (20R) | 1975-1980 | L43 / W50 | No / Inquire | ||
| 2.2L I4 diesel (L) | 1981-1983 | L50 2wd | Stock rebuild kit | ||
| 2.4L I4 carb (22R) | 1981-1982 | L48 / W50 | Inquire | ||
| 1983-1984 | W42 / W52 | Available | |||
| 1985-1987 | W46 / W56 | Available | |||
| 1988-1990 | G40 / G57 | Available | |||
| 2.4L I4 efi (22R-E) | 1984-1995 | W55 | Available | ||
| 1985-1988 Cab / Chassis | W46 | Inquire | |||
| 1985-1988 One Ton | W56 2wd | Inquire | |||
| 2.4L I4 turbo (22R-TE) | 1985-1988 | R150 turbo | Available | ||
| 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | 1989-1995 | R150 2wd | In development | ||
| 4x4 | 2.2L I4 carb (20R) | 1979-1980 | L43 | No | |
| 2.4L I4 carb (22R) | 1981-1982 | L45 / L50 | Stock rebuild kit | ||
| 1983 | L52 | Stock rebuild kit | |||
| 1984-1985 | G52 | Available | |||
| 1986-1987 | G54 | Available | |||
| 2.4L I4 efi (22R-E) | 1985-1988 | W56-A/B | Available | ||
| 1989-1995 w/ manual hubs | W56-C/D/E | Available | |||
| 1989-1995 w/ ADD aka 4WDemand | G58 | Available | |||
| 2.4L I4 turbo (22R-TE) | 1986-1987 | R151F | Available | ||
| 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | 1988-1995 | R150F | Available | ||
| Model | Drive | Engine | Year | Trans | Core Shifter kit? |
| Tacoma | 2wd | 2.4L I4 (2RZ-FE) | 1995-2004 | W59 2wd | Available |
| 2.7L I4 (2TR-FE) | 2005-2015 | R155 2wd | Available | ||
| 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | 1995-2004 | R150 2wd | In development | ||
| 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) | 2005-2015 | RA60 2wd | Available | ||
| 4x4 | 2.7L I4 (3RZ-FE) | 1995-2004 | W59F | Available | |
| 2.7L I4 (2TR-FE) | 2005-2015 | R155F | Available | ||
| 2016+ | R156F | Available | |||
| 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | 1995-2004 | R150F | Available | ||
| 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) | 2016+ | RC62F | In development | ||
| 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) | 2005-2015 | RA60F | Available | ||
| Model | Drive | Engine | Year | Trans | Core Shifter kit? |
| 4Runner | 2wd | 2.7L I4 (3RZ-FE) | 1996-2000 | W59 2wd | Available |
| 4x4 | 2.4L I4 carb (22R) | 1984 | G52 | Available | |
| 2.4L I4 efi (22R-E) | 1985-1989 | W56-A/B | Available | ||
| 1990-1995 w/ manual hubs | W56-C/D/E | Available | |||
| 1990-1995 w/ ADD aka 4WDemand | G58 | Available | |||
| 2.4L I4 turbo (22R-TE) | 1986-1987 | R151F | Available | ||
| 2.7L I4 (3RZ-FE) | 1996-2000 | W59F | Available | ||
| 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | 1988-1995 | R150F | Available | ||
| 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | 1996-2002 | R150F | Available | ||
| Model | Drive | Engine | Year | Trans | Core Shifter kit? |
| FJ Cruiser | 4x4 | 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) | 2007-2014 | RA61F | Available |
| Model | Drive | Engine | Year | Trans | Core Shifter kit? |
| T100 | 2wd | 2.7L I4 (3RZ-FE) | 1994-1998 | W59 2wd | Available |
| 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | 1993-1994 | R150 2wd | In development | ||
| 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | 1995-1998 | R150 2wd | In development | ||
| 4x4 | 2.7L I4 (3RZ-FE) | 1994-1998 | W59F | Available | |
| 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | 1993-1994 | R150F | Available | ||
| 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | 1995-1998 | R150F | Available | ||
| Model | Drive | Engine | Year | Trans | Core Shifter kit? |
| Tundra | 2wd | 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | 2000-2004 | R150 2wd | In development |
| 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) | 2005-2006 | RA60 2wd | Available | ||
| 4x4 | 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | 2000-2004 | R150F | Available | |
| 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) | 2005-2006 | RA60F | Available |
4x4 manual transfer cases:
Toyota Tacoma 5 Speed Manual
| Model | Engine | Year | Trans | Transfer case | TC shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup | 2.2L I4 carb (20R) | 1979-1980 | L43 | RF1A | Top |
| 2.2L I4 carb (22R) | 1981-1982 | L45 / L50 | |||
| 1983 | L52 | ||||
| 1984-1985 | G52 | Forward | |||
| 1986-1987 | G54 | ||||
| 2.4L I4 efi (22R-E) | 1985-1988 | W56-A/B | Top | ||
| 1989-1995 w/ ADD | G58 | VF1A | Forward | ||
| 1989-1995 w/ manual hubs | W56-C/D/E | RF1A | Forward | ||
| 2.4L I4 turbo (22R-TE) | 1986-1987 w/ bench seat | R151F | |||
| 1986-1987 w/ bucket seats | Top | ||||
| 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | 1988-1995 | R150F | VF1A | Top | |
| Tacoma | 2.7L I4 (3RZ-FE) | 1995-2004 | W59F | ||
| 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | 1995-2004 | R150F | |||
| FJ Cruiser | 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) | 2007-2014 | Automatic | VF2A | Top |
| Manual | VF4B | Top |