Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor May Stop Working at Higher Mileages: Toyota Tacoma Engine & Powertrain

Problem overview

At higher mileages (125,00+) the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor may intermittently stop working, especially when the vehicle is fully warmed up. This can result in illumination of the Check Engine Light and/or an engine stalling problem.

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Toyota Tacoma vehicles with this problem

4 model years affected

Average mileage: 235,833 miles

(134,000 - 309,000)

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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor May Stop Working at Higher Mileages on Toyota Tacoma

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