Is the Toyota Tacoma Reliable?
1995–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Toyota Tacoma Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 83 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 4 | 28 | 8 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2024 | 4 | 81 | 1 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2023 | 4 | 38 | 5 | — | 71 | Good |
| 2022 | 3 | 32 | 5 | — | 77 | Good |
| 2021 | 0 | 55 | 15 | 2 | 63 | Fair |
| 2020 | 1 | 61 | 4 | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 4 | 157 | 3 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2018 | 3 | 141 | 1 | — | 73 | Good |
| 2017 | 4 | 149 | 11 | — | 68 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Tacoma Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Tacoma scores 7 points above the average truck — a strong result.
Known Toyota Tacoma Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 743 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toyota Tacoma reliable?+
The Toyota Tacoma scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 27 recall campaigns and 743 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Tacoma is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Tacoma achieved the highest reliability score of 83/100 with 0 recalls and 1 complaints.
How many miles does a Tacoma last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Toyota Tacoma owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Tacoma will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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