Reliability Guide
Toyota Tacoma: Best and Worst Years
Year-by-year reliability breakdown for the Toyota Tacoma.
Common Problems
Gen 3 6AT transmission shudder (2016–2017)
Severity: Med · Mileage: Any (Gen 3 launch years) · Cost risk: High
Frame rust (2005–2010 VINs)
Severity: High · Mileage: Age/climate dependent · Cost risk: High
Rear differential howl (4WD)
Severity: Low · Mileage: 60,000+ mi · Cost risk: Low
Differential output shaft seal leaks
Severity: Low · Mileage: 80,000+ mi · Cost risk: Low