2010 Toyota Tacoma: Excessive wind noise
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Tacoma report: excessive wind noise. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 3,650 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2010 Tacoma in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11327467 (filed 06/05/2020): “While driving, it started to rain. naturally i flipped the wipers on. the wipers stalled and started then quit, mid-wipe. wiper motor quit. it acted frozen, it squeaked and stalled half-way through a wipe action. had to pull off because visibility was poor. g…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11301330 (filed 01/23/2020): “Sideview mirrors vibrate causing loud noise at freeway speeds…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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