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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  TRD Off road review - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By Alex - December 25 - 5:53 am

  First off love the truck. It looks great in my opinion with toyota reliability. I really like the interior which feels simple but advance and stylish. I like the seat and steering wheel position. It does like to shift around but its trying to save fuel. If your driving a hilly around it has an overdrive type of switch to stay in gear longer but use more fuel of course. I have used crawl mode once to test it on a dirt hill. It did amazing and crawled right up. Friends 2010 wrangler got stuck in a pot hole on the hill right after and had to back out and get more speed. Overall very impressed with the truck.

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  Great Truck, But... - 2007 Toyota Tacoma
  By kpri101 - December 24 - 10:20 am

  It looks great. Its fun to drive. Its not very comfortable. It gets awful gas mileage. It has junky breaks. It has cheap paint. It doesnt offer an Mp3 adapter...even 5 years after its introduction...come on Toyota, whats the problem? No sunrooof option, thats a no brainer. Ok, thats enough. I still like my truck but next time around Ill be a little more picky.

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  fun to beat on - 1999 Toyota Tacoma
  By artie - December 23 - 10:00 am

  very good truck. fun to beat on. looks good and easy to pimp out.

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  Love that TRUCK ! - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
  By William Dollison - December 19 - 10:00 am

  I have been very Happy with my new Toyota Tacoma. I would purchase another in a New York Minute !

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  Great Truck! - 2007 Toyota Tacoma
  By Erik - December 18 - 9:10 am

  Love this truck! The truck only has 320 miles on it, but its been a joy to own so far. Lots of power, handles great, and comfortable. Rides better than my 02 Tacoma 4WD did.

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  One of the toughest trucks in the world. - 1998 Toyota Tacoma
  By Eugene - December 17 - 6:20 pm

  I wanted an old Toyota truck ever since I went on a missions trip to Haiti a few years ago. The roads were so bad and the people were so poor there, that the only vehicles that survived were the old Toyota trucks. I bought one with 118k miles, and it has about 150k so far. The truck has been reliable, except it ran poorly for a while due to the timing belt slipping a few teeth. I blame the Toyota dealer, because they replaced the timing belt and water pump right after I got the truck. Now, I do all my own maintenance, and I hope to drive it 300k miles before any major overhaul is needed. There is no rust on the body yet. I get about 21 mpg on the highway, and it has a lot of torque.

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  Two nagging issues - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
  By Bamboo - December 17 - 11:40 am

  This truck looks awesome, the fit and finish is perfect, and for a 2.7L 4 cylinder it has plenty of get up and go. Gas mileage has been on average about 19 MPG combined. My only two complaints; between 55 - 65 MPH theres a noticable steering wheel flutter which occurs intermittantly. When using the A/C the power loss on the engine is agonizing. Enough that you have to gear down to go up any hills you would normally not have to down shift for.

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  Excellent Truck!!!! - 1999 Toyota Tacoma
  By J Diddy - December 16 - 10:00 am

  This is my second tacoma, and I have to say it is the absolute best truck on hte road. It is by far the best looking truck, but it also accelerates like no other.(later) Have had one problem. the power window died one day. It was fixed the next. Forever Tacoma owner!

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  4th Toyota truck! - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By Hobopoet - December 16 - 8:10 am

  I wanted a truck that would tow my trailer, get me into the back country, get good mileage, be reliable and dependable: what else but another Toyota! This is my 4th, and Ive never had a complaint or serious problem. Toyota is offering incentives now and that swung the deal for me. But I would have purchased one without that.

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  Very happy with my 3rd new 4WD Taco - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By gw7 - December 15 - 8:40 pm

  Very happy with my 3rd 4WD SR5 Access cab. Previously I owned a 1988 and 1999 both were 4-cyls-std. My latest is a 6-auto with TRD Sport Package. Like others my 3rd radio solved the problem, but otherwise this truck is great. I use it as a daily driver but often trailer full sized cars, which it handles easily. I test drove several different Tacos, and a Frontier before picking the TRD Sport. I found the Off-Road too stiff, and the regular SR5 seats lacking. I have no issues with the seating position some reviews mention. The engine is noisy at idle with the hood open, but I dont consider the engine noisy at high speed on the highway. Great truck!