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TL;DR: The dealership OEM replacement blades work the best, last the longest, and are by far the cheapest.

My 2015 Tacoma still had the OEM wiper blades on it and I figured after 3 years it's probably time to replace them. Doing some research and a lot of people were recommending Bosch Icons but said they only lasted a year or so. Stopped by my local auto store, and they were $32 for one side! That's $64 for a set! No way I'm paying that much. So while I was getting my 60K service done at the dealership, I stopped by the parts dept to see what they recommended. Turns out they sell just the blade replacements for...get this...$12 a blade. Yes, 2 for $24 was still cheaper than one blade of the Bosch's. Took less than a couple minutes to swap them out, and it was like seeing a whole new world again. They seriously work amazing. Just wanted to throw this out there for anyone looking to replace their blades.

 

Son of a b#$ch!! And I just spent $34 for a pair of rain-x blades. I'm one of those people that like to have factory things but couldn't justify dealer prices. Didn't even think to ask.

 

I also own a 2015 and came to your same conclusion. I picked up a set on eBay for $15 from some Toyota dealer.

 

Agree 100% I can’t seem to find a better blade. The best part is that most of the times I’m at the dealership they replace them without question at no charge... when I look over my invoice, it has the wipers listed as “free birthday wiper blades” even though it’s never my birthday.
Great service at my dealer!

 

The OEMs are very good. The wife's RAV and my daughter's Yaris....both owned for a year....still have the OEs and work great still. Zero chatter and smooth, quiet operation.

I can't get more than 3-4 months out of the ones on my truck...no matter the brand. Admittedly I haven't tried the Icons.

 

Get’em while you can. This is pretty cheap still.

 

So what's the part number for the new OEM inserts?

 

I run the mid level rain ex wipers. Usually buy on sale for $20 a set. I hate running wipers, so I like how the rain ex ones make the water bead up nicely on the glass and roll right off.

 

Thanks TW .. just ordered for my 2015 .. needed them

 

Agreed. I replaced my OEM's with Bosch Icons about 2 years ago and they are pieces of shit. It doesn't rain a lot where I live so I haven't had to change them again, but when I do I'm going back to OEM

 

Thanks for the info OP, I have been shopping around for new ones, but way too expensive.. These are a great solution tho, I'll be ordering a pair

Link for anyone who doesn't want to search for it: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2015-TACOMA-Front-Windshield-Wiper-Inserts-NEW-Genuine-Toyota-OEM/221815266810?fits=Model:Tacoma&epid=2014609952&hash=item33a5385dfa:g:fxEAAOSw~gRVlFI3:rk:1f:1&frcectupt=true

 

Ok...so before people run with these part numbers, I must say that the passenger side blade was about 1/2" too short. I measured them outside the dealership just to make sure. I went back in and talked to the Parts guy and he gave me the right one, but didn't change the receipt. So just be aware of that. But I'd like to give the part numbers just to help people search for the replacement blades.
85214-0E140 & 85214-0E120.

 

I hope you kept your OEM wiper frames!

 

Just get the Goodyear wipers from Costco when they’re on sale for $6. I replace mine twice a year and only whichever side needs replacing

 

It's been a few years, and before I bought my Tacoma, but I tried the Costco Goodyear blades on 2 of our vehicles and had nothing but a bad experience. Within a month they were streaky and loud, and no matter how much I tried to clean them with alcohol pads, it made no difference.

 

I still like the Bosch Icons over OEM, but I’m not sure if the price difference is worth it.

 

Had mine for what's got to be like 5 years now. Still going strong.

 

Just wiping both sides of the blade with a soapy rag when you wash your truck really gets of the grime and makes any blade perform better.

 

Nope, did not unfortunately. Will have to buy those again

 

Gotta replace mine every Fall , the Desert Summer time weather / temps destroys them quickly !!!

I use Rain X Latitude blades