2018 Toyota Tacoma: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyAbove average
It scores 76 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,016 to own, including $1,882 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota Tacoma.
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020.
On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include c
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master CylinderDec 13, 2018 · campaign 18V888000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 76 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024.
Is the 2018 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
It scores 76 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,882 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2018 Toyota Tacoma cost to own?
About $14,016 over 5 years: $2,420 in lost value, $1,882 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $21,405 today.
What are the best years of the Toyota Tacoma?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (100/100) and the 2024 worst (50/100).
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma have?