4 Star Reviews for 2004 Toyota Tacoma

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.50/5 Average
210 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

All 2004 Toyota Tacoma models get standard Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, and V6 models can now be equipped with Vehicle Stability Control. Four-wheel-drive V6 models come with Active TRAC, a traction control system intended for off-road use, while 4x2 PreRunner models have traction control, plus a limited-slip rear differential.

Pros:
  • Flexible and refined drivetrains, competent off-road, multiple body configurations, available stability control, solid build quality and reliability record.
Cons:
  • Most convenience features are optional, no third or fourth door on Xtracabs.

User Reviews:

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  • wyo_taco - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    Good quality,only 20mpg,cruise control is a joke,no foot room for big boots, underpowered,hard to wear coat in truck.

  • I cant believe how bad the gas mileage is on this truck. - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    I bought this truck with 78,000 miles used in 2008. I have to say it is very reliable and it starts every time I try and fire it up. Of course it bounces all over the road like a typical small size truck does on bumpy roads. I just bought new Monroe shocks and struts that have to be installed. Ill see if that changes the ride. Regardless, when I first got it I was getting 16mpg. Dont ask what happened but I am at 142,000 miles and for some strange reason, I am now getting like 13. I have changed the spark plus, got a new air filter, new tires, I keep the air in the tires at the right poundage and I still cant understand it. And its a 4 cylinder.

  • Week one - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    Bought mine over the weekend and was off on a road trip that put on just more that 500 miles. I can only hope that as the motor breaks in, the mielage will increase as I wasnt impressed by what I did get in that dept.. Im sure its due to breakin time needed. Comfort was pretty good overall. I wish it had a lumbar adjustment though. What can I say about the styling that hasnt been said already. This thing is a nasty looking truck. I know Im going to love owning this this. No more full size p/us for me.

  • Best Value Ever - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    This truck is the best of the 3 Toyota pickups Ive owned since 1987. Checking the Kelly Blue Book and Nada a year after purchase I found it has INCREASED in value. I paid $19,888 for it and with $15,500 miles on it retail book is $22,000 Wholesale is just a few hundred dollars less than the purchase price.

  • Slightly too small - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    I have owned my V6 Double Cab Tacoma for almost exactly one year now and for the most part...I love it. However, the head room and leg room are a bit too small for someone who is much over 6 tall. Also, the front seats are not very wide. I looked at the Ford F150 but was too scared at the time to buy a Ford. The Double Cab Tundra had just come out and so I figured would settle on the Tacoma. I hate to sell or trade it in but the interior size and truck bed may force me into a Tundra or F150. P.S. Do not even consider the 4 cylinder in the Double Cab....way too underpowered!

  • Review of my 04 Taco - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    Ive received plenty of compliments on the looks of my Tacoma. I love driving it. Lots of power when you need it the most. Solid build.

  • My Baby - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    A little rattle has turned into a squeaking annoyance. Other than that she rides well. A little bumpy here and there but overall a good truck. And for not being 4x4 she can sure tearup the trails!

  • Toyotas Rule! - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    Tootas are by far the best over all pickup Ive every driven!

  • 2nd Toyota Pickup - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    I sold my first Toy pickup after driving it for 22 years! The 2004 truck is very nice too. Rides good, handles well, nice fuel economy, and no mechanical problems yet after two years and about 26000 miles. Manual tranny is a bit "whiny" in 1-3 gears. Other than chugging up steep hills with the small four, Im pretty happy. About 23 mpg in town, 28 on the freeway.

  • Very Poor Fuel Milage! - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    I have been looking at the Tacoma for a while now. I loved the look and I test drove several Pre-Runners. I got it about a week ago. I didnt know that it would get such poor gas milage! I am NOT hard on the thing, never driving it over 70mph on the HWY. I even put the cruise control to try to stabilize the fuel econo, we shall see how it works. Over all I love the look and the feel of the truck! Hate the gas milage! Im only averaging 16mpg, HELP!

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