Toyota Tacoma

Three months and more than 20,000 miles outside his Tacoma’s warranty, one owner braced for a $3,000 steering repair bill, until his local Toyota dealership made a call that changed everything and made an unexpected U-turn.

After a week behind the wheel of the 2025-2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro in Charlotte, NC, I found one clever innovation that genuinely impressed me, and one surprising compromise that buyers won’t see coming.

A 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma Owner found a flaw that’s a trail dealbreaker. Why can’t he manually shift in 4LO? Owners are calling it a "ruined" experience. Is Toyota over-engineering the fun out of 4x4s?

A routine Toyota Tacoma oil change went wrong when the dealership broke the oil filter housing. Here’s what truck owners need to know to avoid costly mistakes.

Imagine scoring a flagship pickup for thousands under market value, only to realize it might have a ticking time bomb under the hood. Is this the ultimate savvy buy or a high-stakes gamble on a lemon? One owner reveals the truth behind the deal.

Is your Toyota dealer upselling you, or has the Tacoma changed? One 5-time owner was shocked by a 60K spark plug demand: “I’ve never changed them before 100K -this is overkill!” Here’s the truth behind the 3.5L V6 mystery.

Minivans seem to be making a comeback, amidst the SUV and truck-dominated market, and here’s what we can expect in 2026.

One $20 Toyota Tacoma part just triggered a massive repair bill, and it’s killing brand loyalty. I’ve never seen a "bulletproof" reputation vanish so fast. This TRD Pro design flaw is a total nightmare for owners. What Tacoma owners need to know.

When a major Toyota dealer stops stocking their own gear oil because it's "too expensive," you know there's a problem. Is the $80+ price tag worth it, or is Royal Purple a safe bet? See why Tacoma owners are ditching the dealership for the DIY aisle.

A terrifying 55 mph crash left one Toyota Tacoma owner walking away with little more than a scratch, and his story highlights why real world safety experiences often matter more than smaller complaints.

A dealership visit meant to stop a Tacoma’s transmission leak turned into a worst-case scenario when a small detail was missed, forcing one owner to confront what “making it right” really means when the fix becomes far bigger than the problem.

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner describes a terrifying freeway fail: pedal to the floor, 4K RPMs, but zero acceleration. Is the new gen facing a major reliability hurdle? Here is what happened, and what 4th Gen Tacoma owners need to know.

Ever build a 2026 Tacoma online only for the dealer to say it "doesn't exist"? I dug into the data and found the truth. You’re being geo-blocked. Middlemen are gatekeeping the best trims from your state. Here is the hidden map they don't want you to see.

From 123,000 miles of memories to a massive power play! Why would a loyal 2019 Toyota Tacoma owner ditch his reliable rig after six years? Meet the driver who finally outgrew his "Taco" and traded up for the beastly 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor.

Switching from a Land Rover Discovery to a 2025 Tacoma SR5 left one owner feeling "squirrelly" on snow-packed roads and cramped for space.

After his 2021 Tacoma engine shattered at 63K miles, Ali Tabarssi's journey ends with a heartbreaking choice. See why a "one-in-a-million" failure and a $14,000 bill forced this loyal owner to sell. Is Toyota's reliability at risk? Read the final update.

A 2018 Toyota Tacoma just hit one million miles without ever having its transmission fluid changed, a feat that defies every modern maintenance rule.

Is the Toyota Tacoma losing its soul? For 30 years, I’ve tracked the evolution of the Toyota midsize truck, and the jump from the 3.5L V6 to the 2.4L Turbo has sparked a massive debate. Does the new 4th-Gen really feel like a Corolla with a bed?

A 2005 Toyota Tacoma with half a million miles gets smashed in its own driveway by a noisy Cadillac. Will a trip to the salvage yard and some DIY grit save this legendary regular cab? This is why they say, "They don’t make ‘em like this anymore."

Just 3,000 miles past warranty, a 2021 Tacoma engine blows. The dealer quoted $14,000. Toyota offered to pay half ("Goodwill"), but the owner is furious. Here is why one oil pump failure is shattering trust in the "bulletproof" truck.

A 2021 Toyota Tacoma owner with just 51K miles is hit with a shocking $3,380 repair quote for a slipping clutch. The Toyota dealer claims it needs a complete rebuild, but the “Taco Nation” is crying foul. Here is why this quote might be “highway robbery.”

While cruising at 75 MPH on the freeway, a Tacoma owner's dog stepped on a mystery button, triggering an immediate and worrying system shutdown.

Owners of 2016-2022 Tacomas are hitting 60,000 miles and facing a new shock: dealer service quotes up to $3,400. From $800 spark plugs to costly "fluff," find out why the "60k Service" is the new profit center, and how to avoid paying for it.

A 2011 Toyota Tacoma owner slams his local dealer after being quoted over $400 for a single replacement key, calling it "highway robbery." Is this standard dealer pricing, or are there hidden, cheaper ways to get on the road without breaking the bank?

Some owners are surprised by how thirsty the fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma is, claiming "V-8-like" MPGs, but what truth hides behind these numbers?

A Toyota Tacoma owner slams a NJ dealer after a 4-hour oil change nightmare. The worst part? The tech lost the oil filler cap, leaving the engine exposed. Is "free" maintenance worth the risk? Here is one owner's cautionary tale.

"Buy a jump pack," the dealer told a 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner after her new truck died three times. With just 3,500 miles on it, she was stranded with "System Stopped" errors. Here is the simple fix that finally solved this frustrating mystery.

"You can get cheese but not tomatoes?" One Tacoma buyer is fuming. He tried to order a TRD Off Road with a moonroof and a swaybar disconnect, but was denied due to "regional restrictions." Why Toyota's rules might make buying your dream truck impossible.

Dan finally tracked down his dream Toyota Tacoma Off-Road, but it's missing the coveted swaybar disconnect. Is this "must-have" feature worth the hassle? He's dropping $54,500 for a truck with too many options. Why is the whole process one big hurang? 

A new Rough Country Vertex and leaf springs, but this 2023 Toyota Tacoma's driver's side is sitting almost 1.5" lower—super goofy look! Is it a leaf spring defect causing the uneven ride height? What Tacoma owners need to know.