P0420 on TOYOTA TACOMA
What P0420 Means on Your TOYOTA TACOMA
Real TOYOTA TACOMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Toyota tacoma limited service campaign. i dropped my truck off in november 2015 for a frame inspection, i was then told i could not drive my truck off of the lot and had to have a loaner vehicle. i was in a loaner vehicle without my truck for 4 months until the beginning of march 2016."
"Check engine light: p0420 fault code. also, there is a rattling sound and exhaust back up to the pressure release mount where the exhaust connects to the engine. dealer diagnosis catalytic converter is failing, replacement required also the heat shield is ratting."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0420 on TOYOTA TACOMA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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Compare repair quotes
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