2002 Toyota Tacoma Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.57/5 Average
149 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

A moonroof is available now on PreRunners and S-Runners have color-keyed side badging.

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

User Reviews:

Showing 101 through 110 of 149.00
  • Great Truck - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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    Very fun truck to drive. Has a lot of pickup of the start with the 5 speed . Looks great and you feel good knowing in will last.

  • j blo - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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    this is a great truck and i would buy it again if presented with the opportunity.

  • Im hooked. - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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    Ive had my Tacoma for two years and have done nothing but rotate the tires and change the oil. Ive almost gotten it stuck twice — once on the edge of a swamp and once in three feet of snow — but the posi-track rear end and rear differential lock saved the day in both instances. I will be getting the truck inspected tomorrow morning, and my only complaint, if you want to call it that, is a squeaky belt at nearly 70,000 miles. I will most likely be purchasing Toyota trucks for the rest of my life, unless someone comes out with something better and that could take a while, and I doubt I will be buying very many. Be it a Tundra, Tacoma or Land Cruiser, I will be getting the best for my money.

  • Best Small Pick-Up on the Market - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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    I test drove Fords, Mazdas Nissans, & Dodge. I kept coming back to the Toyota. Best value for the money. Most dependable and reliable small pick on the market. You get what you pay for.

  • Axle Wrap - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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    I purchased my truck 2002 dbl cab 4x4 with a TRD suspension package although axle wrap is a real problem. Axle wrap is caused by soft leaf springs distorting while braking and or accelerating causing the drive line to bind, thump and bump. It has been to the dealer twice without long term correction. A crack service tech from Toyota is supposed to work on the axle wrap problem when he is in town. It is my hope that this problem can and will be resolved soon. I have never had a Toyota or any other car with this type of problem.

  • Fantastic! - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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    This truck was my first car i had a 2002 Tacoma TRD off-road limited and it ran with 258,000 miles on it until i rolled it into a ditch, and even after the accident the cab stayed intact, i landed upside down and all that affected the cab was the center of the windshield and the sunroof bent in a few inches. Would not own any other truck!

  • Sport Truck - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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    From the start its been a blast to drive. It handles very well, eventhough it has more body lean than I want. Still better that my previous truck. It gets 21MPG in city/highway driving, pretty much the same as my 98 Frontier. The interior is well appointed, but the clock placement is very bad. You cant see it from the drivers seat. The sport seats a very comfertable, and offer very good support for spirited driving. I wish that it had power mirrors, and a complete set of gauges.

  • You have to love this truck - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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    Great truck!! A bit weak in quick excellerations. In that event it is better to switch off the over drive button. Overall: Fun, looks good, and is comfortable on long drives.

  • Perfect Compact Pickup - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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    I am very pleased with this truck so far. I have had no problems at all with it. I bought it in Colorado and drove it home to Michigan. It was a fun trip.

  • Had a good truck - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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    This truck of mine was a great truck with a notible exception or two. 1. The gas and break pedels are to close to the seat (bucket seats). The clock could not be read and would be best if placed where the airbag key control is. The side bar in the door saveed me from serious injury when T-Boned by another car.

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