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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  Poor Quality - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By Kevin - January 19 - 9:33 am

  I picked up my Toyota Tacoma in November 2007 because of its quality and dependability. In almost 3 years my rear bumper is rusting, there is rust on the roof of the cab, the plastic in the wheel well is falling out. I could go on with problems.

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  build mistakes - 2010 Toyota Tacoma
  By rmulder - January 18 - 6:09 am

  the tacoma is an awsome truck with a few small but, painfull errors 1: the ABS and traction contol is too overwhelming(its the reason i lost my first truck.)2: the heater motors have issues and why cant the trucks heater and A/C work better, i can drive for 2 hours on full A/C and im still sweating.3: the rear shocks piled up on me on the last cold snap and now my truck is like an old suburban and never stops bouncing and the rear springs squeak everytime my truck moves.4: there is also a nice leak coming out from inbetween the tranny and motor. its all nagging me and getting old!!!! kind of sucky for 22000 KM.

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  TRD Off-Road - 2010 Toyota Tacoma
  By Richard - January 17 - 8:26 am

  Best bang for your buck in the truck world. The 6-speed transmission is pretty much flawless. TRD Suspension is very compliant for a daily driver. Tires arent the best but that is personal preference. There is a reason the taco is the best selling truck.

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  2016 broke tacoma - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By broke tacoma - January 14 - 2:23 pm

  I picked up a new limited 12/31/15 drove it 62 miles and the check engine light came on took it to the dealer on 1/2/2016 and its still there 1/17/2016 .they are working with toyota to figure out the problem they cant seem to get the parts for repair. wish I had never bought the truck and would never buy one again

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  This truck is fun! - 2010 Toyota Tacoma
  By CHESTER_TRD - January 11 - 4:53 pm

  As my first foreign truck, my 2010 Toyota Tacoma DBL cab, 4x4, TRD Sport, short bed is fun to drive on and off road. It is small enough where it is simple to park anywhere and just big enough for 5 small or medium sized people plus cargo. For tall people and the front seats pushed back, there is just enough room in the back for children. It has a solid feel, enough power, but fair on MPG. It looks good on the outside and inside. I love this truck and will probably buy another foreign truck in the future.

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  Headding for 300,000 miles - 1995 Toyota Tacoma
  By egret100 - January 11 - 2:00 am

  I bought this truck new. Currently has 282,000 miles. Each year I say I am going to buy something new, but everything, EVERYTHING, still works on this truck. It still has the original clutch, alt, starter, etc. Only has oil and filter changes. Ive grown attatched to this vehilce.

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  I Love My Tacoma - 1999 Toyota Tacoma
  By RotiEatter - January 11 - 2:00 am

  I love my truck. I drive a 92 Civic with a motor swap and such...its a nice truck though...wish I had gotten the V6 though...:(

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  TOYOTA KICKS ASS AGAIN - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
  By mustang921 - January 9 - 10:00 am

  Bought my truck in May of 2004....researched and test drove it for about 2 weeks. could not be happier with it. toyota is the king of building a reliable vechicle. the prerunner looks great, has great handling and all the mumbo jumbo of a crappy ride is CRAP. it has an awesome ride for a truck and u cannot top the offroad capability....espsecially with the TRD package which includes the blistein shocks for a more stiffer ride.the interior looks excellent as well..i have the radient red color so the tan cloth looks good. the transmission shifts sooo smoothly and the V6 pumps out almost 200 horses so it does have great power for its size. you cant beat the quality of a toyota truck

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  cracked windshield - 2016 Toyota Tacoma
  By SB - January 8 - 6:03 am

  We have owned our 2016 Toyota Tacoma for 2 months today, I parked truck in parking lot at work come out 3 hours later to go to lunch and my window was cracked shape of L, there was no sign of anything hitting it called the dealership Thomasville Toyota and they told me nothing they can do, to call our insurance company. Now I see I am not the first with this issue they need to recall and replace all windshields.

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  Love it - 2001 Toyota Tacoma
  By Gregg - January 6 - 8:33 pm

  Bought it used but with transferable warranty, great right? Never had to use the warranty. Bought a fully loaded Tacoma, off road package, tow package. I put duel exhaust on, cold air intake, throttle body spacer. This truck has more power and better fuel mileage now. Dont do much off roading but the times I have I was very impressed. One time I was looking at a piece of remote property in the winter on a small single car dirt road with nowhere to turn around, I literlly slid down a hill hoping there was another way out, nope. The 4x4 shot me back up the hill with ease. I really love this truck. I have never had a single problem with it in 5 years.