MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Toyota Tacoma Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 1,670 total NHTSA owner complaints and 42 federal recall campaigns for the Toyota Tacoma.
Best Tacoma Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Tacoma Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 5.8 / 10 | 84(3.5/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Tacoma | 5 / 10 | 143(6/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Tacoma | 5.7 / 10 | 52(2.2/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Tacoma | 5.1 / 10 | 57(2.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Tacoma | 7.3 / 10 | 78(3.3/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Tacoma | 7.7 / 10 | 87(3.6/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Tacoma | 5.8 / 10 | 213(8.9/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Tacoma | 6.9 / 10 | 202(8.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Tacoma | 5.4 / 10 | 237(9.9/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Tacoma | 5.7 / 10 | 323(13.5/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Tacoma | 5.2 / 10 | 101(4.2/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Tacoma | 5.5 / 10 | 93(3.9/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |