1999 Toyota

Tacoma 2WD

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L

Toyota Tacoma: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Pickup Trucks 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 150NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.045 hp/lb
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 202 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 122 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,360 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 249
Reported injuries: 28

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

STRUCTURE34%
AIR BAGS13%
SUSPENSION12%
TIRES8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
POWER TRAIN5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 297 total.

Toyota Tacoma: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 2 yr
Maintenance: 2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 150k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.