Toyota Tacoma years to avoid
More than twice the Tacoma's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Tacoma years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Tacoma complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Tacoma problems
All model years combined.
- Body2,212
- Suspension1,535
- Transmission944
- Acceleration779
- Brakes657
- Engine605
- Airbags556
- Steering477
- Fuel system439
- Electrical435
- Tires259
- Lights254
Most reported problems on the Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 14 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 118 | Body | 6,000 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2024 | - | 155 | Transmission | 18,000 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2023 | - | 54 | Electrical | 19,436 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 84 | 59 | Transmission | 24,000 | 3 | 11 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 84 | 81 | Engine | 10,000 | 0 | 9 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 90 | 90 | Fuel system | 5,000 | 1 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 79 | 219 | Fuel system | 5,500 | 4 | 11 | |
| 2018 | 80 | 210 | Fuel system | 14,000 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2017 | 76 | 245 | Transmission | 16,000 | 5 | 12 | |
| 2016 | 69 | 324 | Transmission | 15,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 82 | 102 | Body | 10,000 | 4 | 15 | |
| 2014 | 86 | 93 | Body | 28,000 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2013 | 81 | 125 | Transmission | 40,320 | 6 | 11 | |
| 2012 | 70 | 295 | Engine | 57,000 | 7 | 16 | |
| 2011 | 77 | 186 | Suspension | 65,282 | 9 | 8 | |
| 2010 | 69 | 294 | Suspension | 40,000 | 13 | 10 | |
| 2009 | 48 | 520 | Suspension | 36,000 | 13 | 25 | |
| 2008 | 51 | 450 | Suspension | 57,000 | 11 | 48 | |
| 2007 | 45 | 541 | Suspension | 62,000 | 10 | 65 | |
| 2006 | 34 | 782 | Body | 71,857 | 11 | 66 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 37 | 707 | Body | 83,000 | 10 | 47 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 62 | 415 | Body | 108,000 | 3 | 27 | |
| 2003 | 66 | 360 | Body | 110,000 | 3 | 30 | |
| 2002 | 69 | 333 | Body | 120,000 | 3 | 26 | |
| 2001 | 59 | 396 | Body | 144,000 | 4 | 40 | |
| 2000 | - | 211 | Body | 130,300 | 0 | 24 | |
| 1999 | - | 249 | Body | 120,633 | 0 | 40 | |
| 1998 | - | 300 | Body | 136,000 | 1 | 49 | |
| 1997 | - | 131 | Body | 149,000 | 0 | 13 | |
| 1996 | - | 253 | Suspension | 140,000 | 1 | 20 | |
| 1995 | - | 177 | Suspension | 160,000 | 2 | 21 |
Recalls 56
Toyota Tacoma warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Toyota Tacoma
What years of the Toyota Tacoma should you avoid?
2005 and 2006. Each has more than twice the Toyota Tacoma's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 782, mostly about body and suspension.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Tacoma?
2022, 2021 and 2020 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (59, 81 and 90).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Tacoma?
Body, with 2,212 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (1,535) and transmission (944).
How many recalls does the Toyota Tacoma have?
56 recalls between 1995 and 2026. The 2010 model year has the most, with 13.
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