Toyota Tacoma Reviews

Bought a brand new 2021 SR5 Tacoma. It has had transmission problems since 900 miles. I noticed rough shifting, lurching, and grinding noises. Toyota says it's a "characteristic of the truck" and refuses to help. I have taken it to multiple dealers and even had a Toyota engineer look at it. They drive it for ten minutes, and say everything is fine. Then I get the truck back and it makes the same awful sounds and jerking motions right away. Toyota will not stand behind their vehicles. They will produces pieces of junk with Mexican labor, and then refuse to acknowledge quality defects.

Purchased 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD brand new in 2015. We serviced regularly as required. The truck had 76800 miles on it. While driving on the road the fuel pump went out, fuel pump was $1533. To replace and tow was $318. 1963 miles later the Air conditioning clutch flew apart and took out drive belt and sensing units. Needless to say withouT the sensors we were not able to acknowledge that the Engine was overheating [driving at night). The engine blew, cost to repair $8700.00 plus 1200. In tow bills. After many conversations with top mechanics, they confirmed that they have NEVER seen this happen before. I contacted Toyota hoping they would help us in some way, but they refused. I have been a loyal Toyota customer (3rd Toyota). I will never purchase another Toyota again!

In May of 2018 I purchased a certified used 2017 Toyota Tacoma SR 4x4 with 22,000 miles, from Grand Blanc Motorcars in Michigan. I received a letter from Toyota Headquarters in Plano, TX that there were reported cases of frame corrosion and/or perforation for the years 2011 - 2017 Tacoma's that were located in cold weather states. The letter also included my Tacoma's VIN number. The letter also stated that owner's within the year window would have to bring their Tacoma into a dealer for frame inspection. If the owner did this Toyota would either repair the frame using a rust prevention coating and/or plugs or replace the frame. If the owner did this they would provide an extended warranty on the frame for 12 years from the Tacoma's day of first use.

Quality is not what it used to be - like many corporations they are selling out to China CCP slave labor bad quality parts. 2019 Tacoma riddled with driveline problems. Over 8 visits and still issues including 4 attempts and failed NCDS claim to get them to admit differential was bad and replace, with resulting other issues on replacement with transfer case rear output and recurring leaks still not fixed after 3 attempts (sitting in shop with no parts). Customer care is worthless - smoke in mirrors stall tactics to make sure you are outside lemon law and never really accomplish any resolutions.

I purchased a 2002 Toyota Tacoma SR5 in Nov. 2019. Upon a mechanic checking it out I was told the frame has rusted out at the cab and bed mounts. I was told it would eventually come apart on me. I then took it to a Toyota dealership and they indeed said something needed to be done to it but they can’t. They used the vin # to research it and I was told the 1st owner never did bring it in for an offer that Toyota had out to fix this issue and it was too late for me the second owner because said offer had expired. The service person at this dealership then gave me Toyota Motor Corporation number and said for me to call them. They may be able to do something for me.

I like the truck but the cab is small, There is almost no room in the back seat behind the driver in my double cab. I not a tall man by any standard. Good thing I am driving alone most of the time. In the 3 years that I have owned it not a thing has gone wrong with the truck. I would buy another, hopefully the next generation will have more passenger room.

I love my Toyota Tacoma. It is a well built vehicle that gives me no trouble at all. I especially like all the tech features available, rear backup camera, gps navigation, iPhone integration, etc... The overall quality of the truck is outstanding. It’s also very fun to drive.

My truck has a 4 cylinder engine. The reason I purchased this model was for the gas mileage which is not as good as I had expected, it gets 24.5 mpg in town driving. I was hoping for better mileage but it is better than my Nissan Frontier. It got 19 mpg. Otherwise it is a good truck.

I really like the crew cab Toyota Tacoma 2014 because it's like having a sedan and truck all in one. The sound system is great. It keeps its value, it's fun to drive and we've haven't had any major repairs. We just maintain it. It still looks new. It's great having a truck bed because we use it a lot. It's not bad on gas. We love taking road trips in it.

I love this truck, It is a truck, Feels like a high car, Very Stable, And as fast as you seriously need to be going. It will definitely get out of its own way and even though it's bad capacity isn't huge it still has a great towing capability and is very stable with a 20 foot boat on a trailer on the hwy and at the boat ramp. Plenty of room in the back seat fits four people nicely. Gas mileage is good if you stay out of the paddle. I get 22.2 miles to the gallon in the city. It looks great and has a ton of easy upgrades to make it look bad **. I would not buy anything else and I have owned one of each already. My resale value will be the best in this truck.

I ordered my Toyota Tacoma with what I wanted on it. It has been a great vehicle. No service issues at all. It handles excellent and is pretty economical on gas. It has quite a bit of hidden storage areas. Several of which can be secured. The overall appearance is quite impressive and I have received a lot of compliments on it.

I purchased a 2019 Toyota Tacoma 4 cyl. four door cab. I have been to the dealer from where had purchased it 3 times for the same problem, Which when I am in a stopped position in drive gear and foot on the brake the engine sends a shaking to the food brake and steering wheel and now can feel in the driver seat. I have only 7, 000 miles. I was told that they cannot find the problem. I don't have any problem with my 2017 toyota rav same motor 4 cyl. And I had traded in on this truck a 2013 Tacoma 4 cyl. and did not experience any of this problem with the idle.

My dad bought a 2016 Tacoma. Service records show about a dozen times, his truck was brought in for 1 problem after another. Even though this problem was initially brought in under warranty is still having the same issues now that it's out of warranty and I'm supposed to come out of my pocket now??? Terrible experience.

The Toyota customer service branch for recalls was extremely rude and unhelpful. My husband and I own a 2005 Toyota Tacoma and there was a recall about the frame rusting. They told us we were outside of the recall time frame, even though when we called they did not have my husband as the registered owner. They admittedly did not send the recall to us, but would not extend or do anything about it. The last person I talked to was extremely rude and snide. We have three children that at any time could be in and out of this vehicle, but Toyota sure didn’t care. Just wanted to tell us the recall had expired. For what is supposed to be a consumer based corporation my experience was very unsatisfactory. We were given the runaround. Called more than five times, put on hold for over 30 min at a time. We were going even told at one point we could only talk to the one supervisor that had been assigned our case and of course she wasn’t there.

I purchased a brand new Toyota Tacoma in 2016. The brakes didn’t feel right. We just bought a new house so it took me a little bit to bring it in, but I did, and told them about the brakes and faulty radio. The lady at the service department told me the brakes were not covered - even though they were like that off the lot! She told me that pressing the brakes hard one time could cause them to be faulty. I said, “So you’re telling me Toyota makes a product where one brake press can ruin the brakes?” She said yes, I also told them about the radio, she said she updated it and that it’s fine now. It is nowhere near fine! So now I have faulty brakes still, and a bad radio, Toyota told me I can pay $60 to have the brakes tested. Some warranty! I was trying to work my way up to a Tundra but now no way! I’ve never had such horrible service with a new car!

I own a 2006 Tacoma and live in the Northeast. In March of 2016 I brought my truck in for a frame recall inspection. At this time they replaced leaf springs but maintained frame was fine. I have driven the truck 12,000 miles since then in over 3 years. I have never has front wheels off until I put brakes on it last month. What I found were perforations and holes all under wheel wells as well as driver side rail. This truck is meticulously maintained and garage kept. It sickens me that these were likely apparent back then but were written off by dealer.

I owned Toyota cars all my life. The first one was a Toyota Celica, which I owned for 25 years, without any problems. The last car I owned, a Toyota Previa 1994, excellent car, which I still have. The fist thing I noticed when I bought the car was that the light beams, at night, did not point in the same direction. I took the car back to the dealer. They told me nothing is wrong. 25 years later I can see the light beams do not point in the same direction and the dealer lied to me.

I bought my Toyota Tacoma Brand new (2017) from Toyota dealership in (Dallas TX). From last 2 weeks I notice water on my back seat from rear windows when there is rain or if I go to car wash, I have checked my rear window I was closed properly. I have extended warranty (platinum) for 100,000. I called to Toyota dealership in Grave vine, they refused to entertain. I called Toyota Customer service refused to help, no Manufacturing warranty only 36500 miles. Toyota (Tacoma) quality is not as used to be. I will never buy & recommend, very bad experience.

Hi folks, I’m a recent new member of the Toyota family and so far I only have one gripe about the vehicle! I own a 2018 Tacoma TRD Sport double cab (3rd gen.) with a lot of options that I love except for the JBL Premium sound system!!! Now for the 700.00+ option I don’t think it’s worth the extra expense. Let me explain, if you’re just an average Joe and music isn’t a high priority this may be enough sound for yourself? However if you’re an Audiophile like myself, this system ISN’T FOR YOU!!! Now I’m stuck with it so I’ve been researching ways to upgrade (spending more $$$). So with the JBL system you need either a line-out converter, digital interface, digital sound processor etc. in order to add aftermarket amp, speakers and subwoofer to get the sound desired!!!

I was so excited buying a 2018 Tacoma Off Road with all fixtures added and one of them was the added Pandora App which I use a lot when driving. A few months after an update was recommended and they removed Pandora App, I called Corporate office and they just say they were not bringing it back and that is what it is, I asked if there is a way because I really liked it, she replied again being very rude there is nothing can be done and is what it is and if I needed anything else. Aggghhh that response was the least I was expecting. I thought Toyota had good customer service. I do not think I'll ever come back again to them.

I was sold a brand new Tacoma with a bad transmission, and it has been an utter nightmare ever since. If even one person can learn from my mistakes, then taking the time to write this is worth it. Key Lessons Learned: 1. Serious issues, contact a lawyer immediately. Lemon Law covers your legal fees. 2. All new vehicles are not created equal. Once you decide on a specific vehicle, test drive 3-4 of the same model to avoid a lemon. 3. Toyota quality is not what it used to be. Best to expand your net when shopping for a new car, no need to pay a premium for “quality” you are not receiving. 4. Toyota “Customer Care” can not only be shockingly unhelpful, but very rude. 5. Toyota is now a global enterprise, no longer bound by Japanese cultural values and dedication to excellence. Profits are all that matter now.

Toyota trucks have been having frame rust corrosion for well over a decade. It is an issue they are well aware of. Toyota set up a customer support program to specifically for this. The warranty coverage for frame rust corrosion perforation is nothing but an attempt to cover up an inferior product. My truck still looks brand new but has been declared unsafe to drive due a frame that has rusted out. This is after I was contacted by Toyota about the issue. Toyota said the frame was good and put a “protective “ coating on it. 5 years later it’s junk. Toyota was very polite in telling me it’s my problem. I won’t be buying Toyota products anymore. You can verify my same issue by looking up ‘Toyota truck frame rust’. Toyota may have fixed the issue by now but I’m sure something else will pop up that they will just put a band-aid on and leave you with junk.

I purchased a new 2018 Tacoma and soon it developed a severe door wind noise at ear level. 3 returns under warranty and failure by Toyota to solve resulted in my trading the vehicle off with 7,700 miles.

My Toyota Tacoma pickup has provided me with everything I want from a truck. It has the capacity to haul what I want for my garden, lets me get wood for my hobby and by being a four door enough space to take others with me. The interior is comfortable with enough room for four adults to sit comfortable for a long period of time. I wish that my truck had running boards making it easier to get in and out of as I get older. Also the paint on this truck will need to be redone because it is starting to chip and fall off making it rust because of the lack of protection.

We owned a 2005 Tacoma SR5 and loved it, after putting 170,000 miles on it we traded it in for a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport 4-Door. After owning it for a week I noticed that the engine seemed very underpowered even though it had more horsepower than our old Tacoma and the transmission shifted all over the place. We dealt with that for the first 10,000 miles. I complained about the problem and the dealer told me that's the way it was designed. Again I complained about it after 15,000 miles and they recalibrated the ECM in the transmission. I put another 1,000 miles on the vehicle and the problem never went away, we then got rid of the vehicle by selling it private party. Anyone thinking about buying a new one we would highly recommend you do not.

Own my Toyota Tacoma for 15 years and have about 133000 mile on the odometer. Been a real reliable little vehicle and get me where I need to go. Great gas mileage and going to keep it till the wheel fall off.

Toyota Tacoma almost 300,000 still runs great, exhaust pipe free of soot, clean running, love it. Good mileage, good work truck. Auto transmission good, easy drive.

I own a 2016 Toyota Tacoma and it has all of the creature comforts except for power seats. This was not an option when I purchased it but I need it and I assume that all owners feel the same.

Both the Nissan Pathfinder and the Toyota Tacoma drive exceptionally well. They both offer decent gas mileage. Both the vehicles are sporty and can certainly be conservative as well.

My Tacoma was brought to ToyotaWorld Newark in Nov. 2011 for a rust problem and they coated the frame with corrosion preventive compound and promised that the coating would fix the problem. In Nov. 2015 it was brought in again because rust was present. Dealership would not do anything because it was out of warranty by 3 months (Toyota knew my VIN, yet did not notify). Toyota never recalled 1995-2004 Tacomas even though they bought back and conducted frame repairs on some vehicles through those years. I bought this vehicle in May 2017. There was some rust but it didn't look like it was that bad. Last week I noticed 2 cracks in the frame, one on the left frame and one on the right frame. I took it to Shore Toyota in NJ and they said it was under warranty (because work was done in 2011 and the 15 year warranty applied from the time rust was an issue) and they would call me about a rental car the next day.