Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Not for me - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By Jeremy - August 30 - 12:01 pm

  Ill make it short and sweet toyota made a big mistake by changing to the 3.5 liter engine. This new version is so underpowered. It made my decision for a new truck easy. Ill check by with toyota in a few years to see if they have fixed the problems. Also the GoPro camera mount built in is absolutely stupid. Technology changes over time but that mount on your windshield doesnt. Same situation for the built in phone charger. Epic failure in the part of toyota on this one.

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  Great Redesign - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By Colorado Driver - August 24 - 7:00 am

  The truck fit and finish are awesome. Nice interior and easy to read displays. Cant seem to get my iphone 6 to stay integrated with texting application (have set it up each trip). Heated seats are cozy, and generally, the ride is good. Ive also experienced the poor engine/6-speed auto-transmission power. Truck doesnt do well in mountains or in traffic. Theres a significant power dead spot at 30mph, where the transmission seems to be in 5th gear (of 6) and engine at only 1,000 rpm, so no power to maneuver in traffic. Its not a sports car, but a Toyota software update on shift points is needed, IMHO. Ive found using the manually controlling the -speed automatic transmission is a workaround. Overall, a great truck. It just needs a fix to address the lack of power.

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  Luxury Truck - Worth it? - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By Bruce Daley - August 17 - 9:52 am

  Blind spot monitor sensor issues, has failed and corrected itself 8 times. Mirror heater switch defective. Great ride and handling about 20 mpg overall.

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  Not what I was hoping for - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By Brenda - July 24 - 9:21 pm

  The truck idles high when in park, lunges when going from park into drive or reverse, and is continuously searching for gears when going down the road. It also feels as if I am constantly pulling a boat behind me. These issues can cause damage to the transmission over time. The dealership says the truck is "learning my driving habits", but at 3,500 miles, the truck should already be in sync with how I drive. The mechanic said he has had several complaints about the same issue. He said he did not experience the problem when he test drove mine, & it didnt show any problems when they hooked it up for a computer diagnostic test. I called Toyotas corporate office to file a complaint. I go this week to have the service manager test drive the truck with me in it. He is also going to check the transmission fluid levels. A different lot of 2016 Tacomas came off the assembly line with low transmission fluid. What those customers described as being their problem is exactly what Im experiencing. It appears to me Toyota is handling each complaint individually as customers speak up, instead of doing a mass recall. What a money saver for them. This is my first Toyota, and I really wanted to like it. Nothing but a disappointment so far. Did I mention it does not come standard with interrmitant wipers??? Those cost extra!!!! I should have bought a Chevy!!!

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  2016 TRD Sport experiance - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By Terry Booth - July 21 - 4:26 am

  It rides well, has a smooth engine and transmission, good sound system, the bluetooth is great, all other options are great. It is a little tall for a short person to get in.

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  Underpowered probably - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By Eli - June 19 - 9:43 am

  I have a 1998 4cyc rev cab with 33x12.5 tires and 6 inch lift and a new 2016 Tacoma off-road 4x4 long bed factory and each require the same RPMs to maintain speeed over the passes in Utah. I like the truck a lot but dang... Couldnt you of given it 300hp and 300 torque?! My fathers 2011 Camry has the same hp and torque numbers almost and it doesnt vibrate while idling and is super smooth. (The 2016 3.5 Tacoma motor while smooth is a bit rough at idle and is loud while driving) I like the truck okay but its probably on its way out in the next two years if it doesnt shock me with its towing ability. The cruise control seems to jack up the RPMs anytime is thinks a hill might be close. Without the cruise I can average 21 mpg continually with 50/50 driving city and freeway. With cruise it averages around 18-19 on freeway and actually better on surface streets. Which is pathetic. Come on toyota... People drive 70 on the freeway and cross country is 80ish.... Help us out please. Im not doing 60 on the freeway. Its pretty quiet inside and the technology is nice. I may keep it but once again Im not trying to get 15mpg while towing 3500lbs cross country.. A tundra can do that for the same price with little to no effort.

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  Terrific truck! Very happy. - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By Will - May 25 - 6:50 am

  Toyota nailed it with the 2016 Tacoma. I purchased a TRD Off-Road, Double-Cab, short bed truck with the premium and technology packages, sunroof, folding bed cover, and towing package. Overall: I could hardly be happier with the truck. The technology is terrific; it wirelessly charges my cell phone in the center console, senses cross traffic when I am backing out of a parking spot, identifies cars in my blind spot when moving one lane over, and displays my surroundings on the large lcd screen in the dash when reversing. It also has a power outlet in the bed of the truck for tailgating. I love the look of the trucks exterior and am pumped about the ride quality, quietness of the cab, and comfort of the interior. Even in the TRD Off-Road trim, this truck matches my wifes Lexus for ride quality, and as a result, it has become our main vehicle. The rear selectable locking differential is terrific. And the safety of this truck won my wife over. Best of all, the Tacoma came with a lifetime power train warranty and free service for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Technology: When you add the technology and premium packages, this truck has all of the gadgets typically found in luxury vehicles like Lexus, including blind-spot monitoring, a backup camera, wireless phone charging, Bluetooth, predictive traffic maps, weather, e-mail and text messaging, satellite radio, crawl control, and more. It automatically unlocks when I touch the drivers door handle with the key fob in my pocket. Id be hard pressed to come up with more technology I would want in the truck. Ride quality: The ride is phenomenal. The truck soaks up large and small bumps far better than I expected. Gone is the spine-shaking sensation that pickup trucks often have when the rear axle hits a short, harsh bump. Steering: While not as precise or firm as my sports car, the truck feels planted. I can confidently pick and hold a line at speed on Georgias curvy roads. Interior materials: The trucks dash looks terrific. You can change the interior accent colors with the touch of a button. I love the display for the GPS and radio. The smaller lcd screen between the speedometer and tachometer is packed with technology and displays more information than I thought I would ever need in a truck, from tire pressure, to a compass, to the name of the street I am driving on. I love the 9 cup holders for the front two seats alone, with an additional four in the rear for a total of thirteen. I am shocked by some of the reviewers that complain about the interiors quality. The materials are handsome, and are a snap to clean the mud off of. I love the all weather mats, a definite must. Exterior: One of my favorite options so far has been the folding tonneau cover. By locking the tailgate, I can store my chainsaw and other tools without worrying about them walking off. The bed cover keeps my stuff dry, and its easy to remove when loading up the dirt bikes for the weekend. The styling of the truck has prompted two neighbor buddies to come over unannounced and chat about the truck. Areas for improvement: Sure, there are a few things I would change. I agree with the reviewers who said that some options are missing for a truck in this price range, including a garage door opener (a $250 option, on top of the couple thousand dollar technology and premium packages), few interior color options, and manual seats. I also agree that the truck shifts often when set on cruise at 85 miles per hour. Set at a more reasonable speed of 70 miles per hour, however, the truck hums along just fine and gets reasonable gas mileage, though not mind-blowing. The bottom line is that I chose this truck because its exactly what I wanted after researching all of the trucks competitors. Go ahead and buy a different truck if you want, but I know that this truck will be reliable over the long haul, and it has been so enjoyable so far that Ive been coming up with reasons to drive it or run to the garage to look at it. Finally, that Toyota stands behind this truck gives me confidence in my purchase. Not so with some of the other guys, and Ive already seen a 2015 model of a competitors truck broken down on the side of the highway. I would definitely make the same decision again to buy the 2016 Tacoma. I hope this review helps.

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  New model is great - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By spetry - May 5 - 8:20 am

  Love the handling and infotainment system. Bed with bedliner and utility rails are nice.

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  HORRIBLE DRIVETRAIN - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By Don Cain - April 14 - 6:28 am

  The 2016 Tacoma with the v6 is horrible when using cruise control. When traveling 75mph or higher with cruise control on transmission does not want to shift out of 4th gear most of the time which results in poor fuel economy. It will shift into 5th sometimes but usually stays in 4th gear. I drove from Omaha, ne. to Denver Co. mostly in 4th gear because it would not shift into a higher gear, I got a whopping 14.6 miles to the gallon. I cant believe I traded my 2015 Tacoma for a 2016 Tacoma. I was told by a Toyota Service Mgr. that this truck needs a turbo charger because it lacks so much power. I have called Toyota Corp. I have had the truck in twice once in Denver and once in Omaha and was told this is how the truck is suppose to run. I called Toyota Corp. They were no help what so ever. Toyota knows this drivetrain is terrible but will not do anything about it.

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  Tacoma engine/tranny combo a joke - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By Unhappy Tacoma owner - March 25 - 1:48 am

  My 2016 shifts up and down whenever it feels like it. Sometimes 2 gears at a time on a flat road with the cruise on and no wind. The 6 cylinder engine is a piece of crap teamed with a 6 speed tranny which the 5th and 6th gears not being used at speeds over 75. Had mine back to the shop 4 times and they said this is how they run. Well after owning 9 previous Tacomas that isnt how the older ones run. I hooked it up to my boat and it couldnt get out of 3rd gear with my boat behind it. I had to turn and unhook the boat and I drove right to my dealer and demanded my 2014 Tacoma back. The 2014 pulls the same small boat perfectly. Im 5 11" and my head hits the sunroof constantly and I would be worried if I hit a big bump while driving the 2016. Beware and give it a nice long test drive if your interested in buying a new Tacoma, they have a ton of engine/tranny problems. Just google 2016 Tacoma shifting problems and you can read 1000s of post about unhappy owners like myself. Oh yeah, mileage on 8 fill ups was 12.5 to 13.4, no kidding. I probably had a big lemon, but Toyota Corp. told me this is how they run so Ill leave it up to you to decide. Ive read enough posts to know theres MANY others just like me out there.