Midsize pickups · N300 generation
Smart buy Well above average
It scores 86 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,287 to own, including $1,574 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota Tacoma.
Reliability
86/100
Well above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,574
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
21 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$26,519
$23,337 – $29,701, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
59
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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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 86 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024.
It scores 86 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,574 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,287 over 5 years: $2,999 in lost value, $1,574 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $26,519 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (100/100) and the 2024 worst (50/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.