Overview & Reviews
Since its introduction in 1995, the Toyota Tacoma has been a mainstay of the compact and midsize pickup segments. The original Tacoma fell into the compact category, while the second-generation truck's 2005 debut marked the transition to midsize dimensions. Typical advantages to a new or used Tacoma include a variety of body styles to choose from, useful off-road abilities, strong resale value and a better than average reputation for reliability.
Downsides are few. Even when modestly appointed, this Toyota often costs more than competing trucks and prices are high on the used market as well. In addition, taller drivers might feel cramped inside the first-generation Tacoma's compact cab. Otherwise, the Toyota Tacoma is a very capable pickup that's highly recommended for nearly all truck shoppers.
User Reviews:
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No trouble - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
By KREIN - February 22 - 5:56 pmI have had this truck for about 4 years. I changed the oil, brakes, tires, wiper blades and thats it. I never had to bring it in for any service. You will not see me at the dealer. Maybe for my next truck. I would drive the truck around the world today without worries. I hate to say it but, I would never buy anything other than toyota. The last one I had was going strong with over 250,000 miles. it was ugly but ran like a clock. The gas goes a little faster than they claim. You should also give the gas a chance to get to motor before you start cranking. sometimes if you jump right in and start cranking it may be a little ruff to start.
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Great Truck! - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
By Scott - February 21 - 3:03 pmI bought this truck in January 2008 from a guy who did not drive it much due to his job. He had it for 3 1/2 years and only had 9100 miles on it. It still has powertrain warranty until June 09. I know have 13000 miles and I love this truck. It is V6, auto. trans., power mirror, locks, windows. TRD package is awesome. It is fun to drive and very capable off-road. The truck looks great and my friends are jealous that I found this truck with such low miles. I have had many offers from people to buy this truck. It is not for sale as I plan on driving it until the wheels fall off. I pull a trailer that weights 2400 lbs. all the time and this truck handles the job without a problem.
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Love it, except for two things - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
By Ryan - February 21 - 12:16 pmLet me start with the positives - I love the look and feel of this truck. its fun to drive and the off road version has some really cool features. So far, in the snow its been fantastic. The ride is comfortable and isnt overly noisy, but you still get to hear a good engine growl when you get on the gas. As for the negatives, there are a few. First, the Entune entertainment system is just awful. Its not the hardware - the hardware seems to work well (CD player, navigation system, etc.) Its the interface between your phone and the hardware. It never works as its supposed to. I get nonstop error messages about how my system cannot communicate with my phone, even though I have my phone connected with the lightning cable directly into the USB port and have their Entune app running on my phone. Controlling Pandora is an exercise in futility and recently, I tried to just listen to a few albums stored on my phone which was a total failure. I dont know who designed the app, but its awful and really an embarrassment. With the technology thats going into apps and in-car entertainment these days, this is about the worst design imaginable. I pray they come out with a software update soon, because its intolerable from a guy who loves Pandora, Apple Music and the music stored on my 128GB phone. Secondly, while I read that the transmission in this vehicle is designed to operate this way, I find it to be very jerky and slow to switch from Reverse to Drive. Coasting to a stoplight usually results in pretty abrupt downshifts and it seems like the vehicle is constantly shifting, sometimes unnecessarily. Also, for fuel economy, it seems that its always 1 gear too low. Ill be driving along at 45mph, and need to step on the gas to pass someone. Ill go to do so and without stomping it to downshift, theres very little power there. Again, Im sure this is for fuel economy, but its slightly unpleasant. Finally, when Im backing up and go to switch to drive, theres often a 3-4 second lag before the gear catches. Its not the end of the world, but its something of note. All in all, I like the truck, but for a brand new vehicle at this price point, I expected a bit more. Toyota, please fix the Entune system.
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FINALLY - A GREAT TRUCK - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By Jack Germain - February 20 - 3:36 pmIn Feb 2006 I bought the Toyota access cab 2 wheel drive 2.7 with auto tranny. After three months of owning a "want to be truck" I went back to the dealer and got a 4x4 with the V6. Finally got a truck. Plenty of power, almost the same MPG, and the suspension is a ton better. It also looks a whole lot better because of the added height. Learn from my mistake, dont go for the 2 wheel drive version. Youll end up kicking yourself.
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Double Cab TRD sport - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
By Larkin7788 - February 20 - 12:10 amI test drove the Frontier before buying the Tacoma, in comparison the Frontier felt more sluggish and had a higher pitched engine note. The interior is surprisingly roomy, and the plastic dash components are solid and the buttons have some texture to them when you push (not simply plastic clicking on plastic). Back-up cam in the rear view mirror is a great idea I probably wont use that often. Tons of storage compartments under the seat and in the bed. Ride is surprisingly smooth and quiet, too easy to hit 75 mph, yet you still feel like you are in a truck. Refined everyday pavement driver that still made me feel in control as I raced through a field (its new Im not getting too intense, YET!)
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Great Truck - 2002 Toyota Tacoma
By TitoTacoma - February 19 - 10:00 amI Have always wanted a tacoma since middle school, so i finally got one! And love it! Although, what is with the rattling passenger airbag...ive noticed alot of people have had this problem...and yes, I HAVE IT TOO!!! what I did though was just put a small thin cloth between the windshield and dash and hadnt heard it rattle since, but the cloth is VERY noticable. If you are thinking about getting one, its a wise investment...but if you buy a 2WD it doesnt do so good off- road, id go with the 4WD...
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Disappointed in New Toyota - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By Dave - February 19 - 5:30 amToyota is selling new trucks on the the reputation built on earlier very good trucks. I owned a 1993 DX extra Cab and which was a bullet proof, high quality, wonderful vehicle. It was very tough, well built and solid... used as a truck... no rattles after 13 years of hard work. My 2006 (1,500 miles) is cheaply built, value engineered to minimal truck standards and will not take truck like use. It shakes, rattles and rumbles. The frame is not stiff enough (open channel) and the dam truck wanders all over the road. It came with cheap Dunlop tires andis mostly plastic. Use like my old Toyota will quickly destroy this truck. So in short - I spent $31K on a car like truck that is really a car.
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It is a Toyota, all you need to know - 2000 Toyota Tacoma
By BobWegotababyitsaboy - February 14 - 2:23 pmIt took me over 6 months to find my truck. I think it was the manual transmission that made it hard. It is MUCH more comfortable than a Silverado, especially the new body style. It has 5 less HP than the 4.3L V6 in the Silverado and S10. I havent had any real problems. The gas mileage could be better, but I have a lead foot, so I cant complain. I didnt buy the truck for rear seat comfort, I rarely sit back there. It would have been nice to have more than 4 places to strap stuff down in the bed. I bought the Toyota name, and I will do it again.
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2004_TACO - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
By Jim_Bowman - February 14 - 10:00 amGreat Vehicle, Looked at other trucks and the tacoma was the best by far.
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Very happy with my first truck - 2010 Toyota Tacoma
By tynash - February 14 - 5:52 amI have almost 25,000 miles on my new truck, drove away from dealership with 164 miles in Jan 2010. Nothing short of impressed. Big enough to get the job done, but small enough to still fit in the garage. Did months of research before selecting this specific truck, read other reviews. Almost went with the auto, but reviews were night and day, some sort of "gear hunting" issue specific to the auto trans. The only issue I had was the blower motor which the dealership said was common to the Tacomas lately. Manufacturing tolerances in the motor were incorrect, causing a squeaking sound when you turn the fan on. They replaced the blower motor earlier this year and the squeak has not come back.
