Midsize pickups · N300 generation
Good choice Above average
It scores 68 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,285 to own, including $2,396 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota Tacoma.
Reliability
68/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,396
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
21 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$19,230
$16,923 – $21,538, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
324
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.
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Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (100/100) and the 2024 worst (50/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 50/100 |
| 2023 | 78/100 |
| 2022 | 86/100 |
| 2021 | 80/100 |
| 2020 | 82/100 |
| 2019 | 74/100 |
| 2018 | 76/100 |
| 2017 | 72/100 |
| 2016 | 68/100 |
| 2015 | 100/100 |
No. It scores 68 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024.
It scores 68 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 324 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,396 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,285 over 5 years: $2,175 in lost value, $2,396 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $19,230 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (100/100) and the 2024 worst (50/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.