Toyota Tacoma (1999–2026)
Pick a year for its recalls, owner complaints and safety ratings, or start with what each generation is known for.
Generations
- 1999–2004 common problems →3.4L V6, 2.7L and 2.4L fourFrame rust is nearly half of all complaints; Toyota bought back or reframed many trucks. Lower ball joints and spare tire carriers in salt states were also recalled.
- 2005–2015 common problems →4.0L V6, 2.7L fourFrame rust on 2005–2010 trucks led to a huge settlement with frame replacements and buybacks. Rear leaf springs that can break and puncture the fuel tank were recalled on certain trucks, and 2012 trucks are known for air injection pump failures.
- 2016–2023 common problems →3.5L V6, 2.7L fourOwners complain most about the automatic transmission hunting for gears, rear differential leaks on 2016–2017 trucks, fuel pump recalls that can cause stalling, and the third brake light leaking water into the cab.
- 2024–2026 common problems →2.4L turbo four (i-FORCE), 2.4L turbo hybrid (i-FORCE MAX)Interior door handles that break and trap you inside are the top complaint on 2025 trucks; transmission jerks and early recalls for brake lines, CV joints and shocks round it out.
Every year
Complaint counts compare each year with the typical midsize truck from the same model year. They show what owners reported, not how reliable a truck is. ⚠ marks a well-known costly problem.
- 2026Recalls and complaints
- 2025Recalls and complaints
- 2024More complaints than typical
- 2023About typical
- 2022About typical
- 2021About typical
- 2020About typical
- 2019About typical
- 2018More complaints than typical
- 2017About typical
- 2016About typical
- 2015Fewer complaints than typical
- 2014Recalls and complaints
- 2013Recalls and complaints
- 2012Recalls and complaints
- 2011More complaints than typical
- 2010⚠ Known problemMore complaints than typical
- 2009⚠ Known problemMore complaints than typical
- 2008⚠ Known problemMore complaints than typical
- 2007⚠ Known problemMore complaints than typical
- 2006⚠ Known problemMore complaints than typical
- 2005⚠ Known problemMore complaints than typical
- 2004⚠ Known problemAbout typical
- 2003⚠ Known problemMore complaints than typical
- 2002⚠ Known problemAbout typical
- 2001⚠ Known problemAbout typical
- 2000⚠ Known problemAbout typical
- 1999⚠ Known problemAbout typical
Best and worst years
- Fewest complaints for their age:
- 2015
- Most complaints for their age:
- 2009, 2010, 2011