2016 Toyota Tacoma
2016 model shown · Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Midsize pickups · N300 generation

2021 Toyota Tacoma: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well above average

It scores 80 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,297 to own, including $1,741 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota Tacoma.

Reliability

80/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$1,741

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,714

21 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$25,137

$22,120 – $28,153, estimate

Recalls

0

on record

Owner complaints

81

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Transmission & drivetrain$554
Engine & cooling$462
Steering$179
Electrical system$159
Driver-assist & stability$138
Brakes$85

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

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Other years of the Toyota Tacoma

Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (100/100) and the 2024 worst (50/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202450/100
202378/100
202286/100
202180/100
202082/100
201974/100
201876/100
201772/100
201668/100
2015100/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma a year to avoid?

No. It scores 80 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024.

Is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

It scores 80 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,741 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2021 Toyota Tacoma cost to own?

About $14,297 over 5 years: $2,842 in lost value, $1,741 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,137 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 2021 Toyota Tacoma have?

None on record with NHTSA.