Toyota Tacoma
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma is a solid used truck choice, with its primary ownership concern revolving around potential early-life software or calibration issues, as indicated by 16 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 |
| 2025 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 |
| 2024 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 |
| 2023 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 |
| 2022 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 |
| 2021 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 |
| 2020 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 |
| 2019 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 |
| 2018 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 |
| 2017 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 |
| 2016 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.76 | 13.07 |
| 2015 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 13.84 |
| 2014 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14.7 | 12.38 | 13.84 |
| 2013 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14.7 | 12.38 | 13.84 |
| 2012 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 13.84 |
| 2011 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16.8 | 13.07 | 14.7 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | pickup | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | pickup | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4x2 |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | pickup | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | pickup | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | pickup | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | pickup | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | pickup | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $28,190, Trim: Limited, Note: Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | Limited | $28,190 | Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $38,790, Series: GRN325L, Trim: Limited | Limited | $38,790 | — | GRN325L |
| 2019 | Base price: $27,625, Trim: SR | SR | $27,625 | — | — |
| 2018 | Trim: SR5/TRD Off Road/TRD Sport | SR5/TRD Off Road/TRD Sport | — | — | — |
| 2017 | Base price: $39,250, Series: TRN245L, Trim: SR5/TRD Off Road/TRD Sport, Note: Entune Multimedia Bundle (7-in. high-resolution touch-screen with split-screen display, AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, 6 speakers (7 speakers on Double Cab), auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology), Siri Eyes Free, Entune App Suite, HD Radio Technology, HD Radio Predictive Traffic | SR5/TRD Off Road/TRD Sport | $39,250 | Entune Multimedia Bundle (7-in. high-resolution touch-screen with split-screen display, AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, 6 speakers (7 speakers on Double Cab), auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology), Siri Eyes Free, Entune App Suite, HD Radio Technology, HD Radio Predictive Traffic | TRN245L |
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Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Valvetrain | Entertainment system | Bed type | Brakes | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 1 | — | Standard | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 127.4, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 127.4 | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 127.4, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 127.4 | 16 | 16 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 127.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 127.4 | 18 | 18 | — | CD + Stereo | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 4 | — | Bed type: Standard, Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Brakes: Calipers / Front Vented Discs & Rear Drums, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 127.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 127.4 | 18 | 18 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | — | Standard | Calipers / Front Vented Discs & Rear Drums | — |
| 2017 | 4 | — | Bed type: Long, Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Brakes: Calipers / Front Vented Discs | Rear Drums, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 140.6, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 140.6 | 16 | 16 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | CD + Stereo | Long | Calipers / Front Vented Discs | Rear Drums | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2014 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2013 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2012 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2011 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2026 TOYOTA TACOMA PU/EC N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2026 TOYOTA TACOMA PU/EC N/A AWD |
| 2025 | 4 | 2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD |
| 2024 | — | 2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD |
| 2023 | 4 | 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD |
| 2022 | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | optional | standard | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD |
| 2020 | 4 | 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | optional | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD |
| 2019 | 4 | 2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD |
| 2018 | 4 | 2018 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD |
| 2017 | 4 | 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | optional | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD |
| 2016 | 4 | 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD |
| 2015 | 4 | 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD |
| 2014 | 4 | 2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD |
| 2013 | 4 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD |
| 2012 | 4 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD |
| 2011 | 4 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC AWD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Toyota Tacoma is a solid used truck choice, with its primary ownership concern revolving around potential early-life software or calibration issues, as indicated by 16 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2025
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection of its steering and suspension systems non-negotiable.
2024
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is a capable truck with significant powertrain concerns that warrant careful consideration for used buyers.
2023
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma presents an average reliability profile, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the **driver airbag system** due to documented concerns.
2022
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma presents an average reliability profile, making pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2021
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma presents a mixed reliability picture for used buyers, with significant safety concerns around unintended acceleration and loss of control that warrant careful inspection.
2020
The 2020 Toyota Tacoma is about average for reliability, with significant concerns regarding the fuel system and brakes.
2019
Approach with caution: **fuel pump failures** are a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase, often leading to stalling.
2018
Approach with caution: The 2018 Toyota Tacoma's 'Below Average' reliability verdict is driven by significant safety concerns in its **fuel system** and **brakes**, necessitating thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2017
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma is a capable truck with a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant powertrain and engine concerns.
2016
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma presents a mixed bag for used-car shoppers, with a 'Below Average' reliability verdict driven primarily by significant powertrain and engine complaints, particularly concerning transmission engagement and stalling at low mileage.
2015
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma is a capable truck with a strong reputation for durability, but potential buyers should be aware of documented issues with its engine, brakes, and susceptibility to rust, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection essential.
2014
The 2014 Toyota Tacoma is a capable truck with strong resale value, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant concerns with the braking and steering systems, necessitates a cautious approach.
2013
The 2013 Toyota Tacoma is a capable truck with a below-average reliability verdict, primarily due to significant concerns with its **powertrain** and **steering systems**.
2012
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma is a capable truck with a below-average reliability verdict, primarily due to widespread and costly secondary air injection system failures.
2011
The 2011 Toyota Tacoma is a capable truck with a strong reputation, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict and significant issues with frame rust and leaf springs demand careful inspection and budgeting for potential repairs.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Toyota Tacoma?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Tacoma reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Toyota Tacoma is a solid used truck choice, with its primary ownership concern revolving around potential early-life software or calibration issues, as indicated by 16 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Toyota Tacoma reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Toyota Tacoma. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 toyota tacoma is a solid used truck choice, with its primary ownership concern revolving around potential early-life software or calibration issues, as indicated by 16 technical service bulletins (tsbs). and the 2026 toyota tacoma is poised to hold its value well, given toyota's strong track record. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Toyota Tacoma?
Across Carfocal's published Tacoma guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads, Battery, and Radiator Hose. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads, Battery, and Radiator Hose.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints