2021 Toyota Tacoma: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell 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.
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.
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?