Toyota

Tacoma

Small Pickup Trucks 2WD · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes Tacoma 2WD, Tacoma 4WD, Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO and 5 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2021. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 89; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 181, about 1.5x this model's typical 118; recalls: 9, about 2.3x this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota Tacoma
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	7Gas	18	no data	$3,450	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 103 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	8Gas	18.5	159	$3,375	9	181	0	SUSPENSION 26%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 181, about 1.5x this model's typical 118 recalls: 9, about 2.3x this model's typical 4 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	8Gas	19	198	$3,300	7	294	1	ENGINE 30%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 294, about 2.5x this model's typical 118 recalls: 7, about 1.8x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 9 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	8Gas	19	198	$3,300	6	124	1	POWER TRAIN 13%, SERVICE BRAKES 10%, SUSPENSION 8%
complaints: 124, above this model's typical 118 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 50 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	8Gas	19	198	$3,300	4	92	1	STRUCTURE 15%, SERVICE BRAKES 13%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 92, below this model's typical 118 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 65 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	8Gas	19	236	$3,300	4	99	1	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, STRUCTURE 10%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 99, below this model's typical 118 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 11 Score: 62 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	7Gas	20	278	$3,100	4	322	1	POWER TRAIN 33%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, ENGINE 11%
complaints: 322, about 3.1x this model's typical 103 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 29 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	7Gas	20	219	$3,100	5	236	1	POWER TRAIN 21%, ENGINE 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 236, about 2.3x this model's typical 103 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 17 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	6Gas	20	278	$3,100	3	196	1	SERVICE BRAKES 17%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 196, about 2.2x this model's typical 89 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 36 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	8Gas	20	278	$3,100	4	209	1	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19%, SERVICE BRAKES 17%, POWER TRAIN 14%
complaints: 209, about 1.8x this model's typical 118 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 42 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	6Gas	20	219	$3,100	1	84	0	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18%, ENGINE 12%, POWER TRAIN 12%
complaints: 84, below this model's typical 89 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	6Gas	20	219	$3,100	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 89 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	6Gas	20	219	$3,100	3	55	0	POWER TRAIN 14%, AIR BAGS 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 55, below this model's typical 89 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	6Gas	20	219	$3,100	4	46	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%, ENGINE 13%
complaints: 46, below this model's typical 89 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 73 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	5Gas, Hybrid	23	270	$2,700	4	134	0	POWER TRAIN 29%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%, SERVICE BRAKES 10%
complaints: 134, about 1.8x this model's typical 74 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 32 Score: 36 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	5Gas, Hybrid	23	no data	$2,700	4	58	0	POWER TRAIN 24%, STEERING 12%, STRUCTURE 11%
complaints: 58, below this model's typical 74 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 52 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 18 to 2025: 23

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2025: 58

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota Tacoma to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.