2003 Toyota Tacoma Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.46/5 Average
179 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The 2003 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup is upgraded with standard antilock brakes on all models. Additionally, child restraint system lower anchors have been added to the front passenger seat on Regular and Xtracab models, and to the rear outboard seats on Double Cab models.

Pros:
  • Flexible and refined drivetrains, competent off-road, multiple body configurations.
Cons:
  • High price, most convenience features are optional, no third or fourth door on Xtracabs.

User Reviews:

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  • Its a Toyota - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
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    You cant really go wrong with Toyota, and the safety that gos with it

  • love my truck - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
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    love my truck. looks great and fun to drive. smooth acceleration and lots of power to spare on merge and passing. lucky on getting truck below invoice... bit pricey.

  • underperformer - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
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    This vehicle is pretty well built, but I am about to take it back for the second power steering pump. I experienced the same clutch squeak that the other guy did, and rattles are starting to develop. The biggest annoyance is the road noise that eminates into the cab through the bare back wall of the cab. How much more could it have cost to "finish" the back wall of the cab? Toyota charges a premium price for what is supposed to be a premium product I expected that and was dissapointed. I would still buy another Toyota however.

  • Ill always buy Toyota. - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
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    I get amazing gas mileage for a truck. I adore this truck. Its cute and incredibly reliable. The only problems I have ever had have been normal car maintenance problems (battery, tires, brakes, etc.) I also threw it out of alignment jumping train tracks at 16. Other than that, Im pretty sure its powered by a 40 watt lightbulb. Absolutely zero get up and go. ZERO. Clocked it at 0 - 60 in 27 seconds. I am NOT exaggerating. The cab is very cramped. I did not know my husband when I chose the truck and didnt realize I would one day marry a 6 4" 300 pound guy. Its awful and painful to sleep in this truck. Storage space is zero. Overall, this is a wonderful truck. Particularly as a 2nd car.

  • tacoma 2wheeler - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
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    i really like my new truck but it is a little crowded and the interior design is pretty plan. those two flawed features i don mind too much but wut really bugs me the most is the fact that i cant have a manual transmition in my 2 wheeler. but its still pretty fun to drive.

  • My Little Mule - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
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    TRD Package could do without, downshifts hard when cruise is on and going up a grade, however ive had this truck less than a year and have over 33000 miles on it and its ran trouble free. It is a good riding truck. Get rid of the BF Goodrich tires. I have slid out of control with these tires. Put the Walmart Conten. tires on it and so far I havent had this problem continue.

  • Good Truck, Well Worth The Costt. - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
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    I havent had the truck long, but I find that it is very well built and handles well on and off road, more than I can say for most small trucks. The fuel economy is OK considering its a V6. I love the styling and plan to enjoy it for many years!

  • Love My Truck! - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
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    Wow! I cant believe I waited so long to buy this truck. It does everything I wanted a truck to do plus. It seats four as well as my wifes Jetta, it hauls mountain bikes everywhere we want to go and will soon be pressed into service hauling kayaks and moving us to another city.

  • great truck - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
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    Truck is awesome. I had a sonoma before this, and believe me, the reliability on toyotas and performance is much better. Took truck on a 3k miles road trip and ran perfect the whole way. Bucket seats provide much comfort. Overall great truck

  • Fun at 40+ - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
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    Plenty of power to pull my 17 foot boat in and out of the water. Big enough to haul and tow what I need and small enough to park anywhere and fit into my garage. It has the feel of a much larger truck and the quality and reputation of Toyota were big selling points for this purchase of my first Toyota.

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