Toyota Tacoma

"Ride has become bumpy."

"Regardless of what or how much I load in/on the truck it still climes up our steep highways."

"The 4.0 liter engine has power a plenty. It pulls our 4000 lb. camper trailer (empty weight) with no problems and even after we add the extra weight such as 40 gallons of water in the storage tanks, all our ice chests and gear and two full propane tanks, 8500 watt generator-(245 lbs.) and of course us, the Tacoma still performs remarkably well especially in the sweltering Arizona heat."

"It is somewhat underpowered when needing to accelerate."

"The Tacoma is a great truck: perfect size and surprisingly quick."

"The vehicle handles nicely and holds the road very well. On the other hand, it is often difficult to achieve a smooth start from a dead stop. Even on the slightest incline, if the clutch is released without revving the rpms, the vehicle tends to die. It's been that way since day 1."

"It is very poor in snowy, icy conditions. The rear end is very likely to lose traction when accelerating or braking."

"very low on power. Takes some time to get to cruising speed"

"The acceleration is terrific and handling makes it a pleasure to drive in the mountains"

"4cyl engine is relatively economical and drives well in most conditions, but is challenged in steep grades. It's a manual transmission that requires a lot of downshifting in mountainous driving."

"Fantastic acceleration when merging onto highway."

"Very responsive when you press the accelerator and it handles great."

"This is a stick shift vehicle and it drives like a truck. It's what I asked for and it's what I got. It drives well and very controlled with a stick shift rather than an automatic transmission."

"Handles off road conditions very well"

"4WD transfer failed. Now I only have a 2WD vehicle which is useless in snow or ice."

"Acceleration and handling for this vehicle is excellent."

"Good acceleration and handling for a truck; also good power when hauling a trailer"

"It is a 4 cylinder, so it does not have as much power as I expected."

"Handles well, accelerates on demand. A very, very nive vehicle."

"I have the 4 cyl. I would have gotten the 6 cyl next time. But she handles great still and can handle any job I throw at it. I tow which is why I would get the 6 cyl."

"Steering to heavy, poor fuel mileage"

"Have driven 2007 Tacoma over 100,000 miles with only minor driving issues, one set of tires and one sun visor replacement. ( n/c for oil changes). Yet I see CR's exstemely low ratings for Toyota Tacomas. Makes me wonder about CR's ratings."

"More than adequate for everyday traffic"

"Hard to drive as it wants to wander, have to stay on top of its steering. Handles like a truck."

"handles well off road"

"It's does not perform like a sports car, but that's not what i look for in a pickup. The ride and cab comfort are fine. Perhaps a little on the stiff side, but it's a truck and it is required to stand up to more rough situations. 4WD is too light-duty. Gear ratio in the transfer case should be stronger."

"It is not as comfortable as the Chevy by a long way, but for a four wheel drive vehicle it handles and accelerates just fine."

"somewhat underpowered, slow acceleration. Handles OK"

"good running vehicle with no problems, strong performer"

"The engine is under powered and kicks into accelerate even on the slightest inclines when in the cruse position. This also adds to the increased use of fuel"

"Easy to handle for a truck."

"The truck steering is loose, and it will weave unless the driver makes compensating adjustments continuously. My standard of comparison is a German passenger car--I could let go of the steering wheel and it would go straight. The truck requires constant attention."

"Ground clearance and real 4-wheel drive sure help with Canadian Winters and it's small exterior dimensions help off road."

"It accelerates well and handles well for what it is."

"Being a drag racer (track, not street) in my younger years, I enjoy the acceleration of the Tacoma. It can accelerate extremely well. I always enjoy driving it, short or long trip."

"This trucks handling and reliability is outstanding. It has strong acceleration for a mid-size pickup and handles great!"

"Good acceleration, handles well. Reverse is too fast to back a trailer, sometimes have to shift to 4wd low. The transmission is manual shift can not feather like an automatic."

"My Tacoma has 4-wheel drive and towing package with V6 engine. It runs really well and the transmission shifts smoothly and unobtrusively. Handles more like a large sedan than a truck. I love this truck and strangers often make admiring comments about it!"

"Acceleration on entering the freeway is very good!"

"V6 is very responsive."

"I've loved almost everything about this truck from the day I took possession of it. Except: millage sucks, dash gauges are buried and hard to read at times. Red lights are very hard to read in the daylight. Great acceleration and great driveability. 4 wheel drive is a dream."

"GOOD- Power acceleration back-country handling Bad- Does not have hard-points on all 4 corners to use a 48 in. 3 Ton Farm Jack"

"The V-6 has plenty of torque and is not fazed by any load we have hauled. Handling is good for a truck."

"With a 6 engine it is fine on our busy highways."

"4 cylinder pickup can be sluggish. Lightweight truck so there is slippage on wet pavement."

"Drive shaft was recalled after I had it replaced. Toyota would not pay for nit because I had the work done in a private shop not their garage. I even send them copies of bills, I have quit using Toyota service because every time I took my truck in they found 6 other things they recommend needed service! What a racket."

"For a truck, the Tacoma handles pretty well with a smooth ride. The wider wheel base (compare to prior years) provides more stability and "feels" safer on corners/bends."

"Seating position less comfortable compared to our RAV4"

"Very small bench seat. Middle seat has no leg room at all."

"unstable handling in wind"

"Climate control is poor in my opinion. I owned a 1991 Toyota pick up that outperfomed the system in my 2007."

"too little clearance between driver's seat and steering wheel"

"The seats are not that comfortable. The brake are spongy. Really have to push hard to stop. Works great in 4 wheel drive."

"Excellent leg room for driver."

"very good comfort"

"It's comfortable to sit in the seats it's ok the paint is what I am worried about and all of the recalls plus it makes a noise when I put on the brakes even though I had the brakes checked out"

"The seat cushions are not as good on the ones i had on my 1997 toyota pickup. My a/c fan speed control works sporadically. It only works on high speed at times, and sometimes doesn't work at all."

"Noisy cabin from rear driveline and road noise."

"Excellent truck, hauling, pulling, comfort, height and sitting position. Best truck I have ever owned over nissan, ford and dodge."

"Not as comfortable as other vehicles."

"the seats are uncomfortsble for any trip longer than an hour. They really could have done a better job with this bench style seat, I will not buy one again, opt for the captians chairs next time"

"Always has had load road noise"

"The seats are very comfortable. I can sit in them comfortably for two hours or more. It's very quiet. Climate control works very well."

"The a/c-heater blower motor had to be replaced. This makes two blower motors in this truck. Also, the condenser went out as well. The seats are comfortable on long trips but the road noise could be addressed better in future models. Not the quietest interior."

"The heater fan is too small and my feet get cold.. Also the dust from the brushes on the fan will keep the fan from starting and you have to hit the dash (very hard) to get it started again. The worst of all had a recall on the leaf springs in the rear of the truck and they just now got it fixed. The shop said I wasn't priority sense my leaf spring wasn't broken. Took almost ten yrs. to fix. I brought this up the first month of ownership. Also had a recall on not enough undercoating after a"

"Supportive seats, no noise."

"Climate controls are excellent and the ride is comfortable for a small pickup."

"Over all comfort and ride is very good for a truck. Low noise."

"small entry"

"The truck has a bench seat. I am short so I need to pull the seat close, but sometimes my passenger is tall and their legs are squished."

"To high for Ingress & Egress, lots of road noise, no locking tailgate. Not enough features for price."

"I am sure it is because of the need for increased gas mileage,but the ride is noisy"

"Seats and interior space"

"It does not ride as smoothly as our 2007 4Runner"

"Seats are uncomfortable - especially on a long ride. I would never buy this car for its confort, ride quality or road noise. All are less than acceptable. One of the reasons I regret buying this vehicle."

"Little to muc noise"

"Comfortable ride, almost car-like. Not a lot of noise, despite 4 cylinders, seats are fine."

"Seats are too low. Visibility could be better"

"Seats are comfortable. Ride eis everything I would expect from a pickup truck. Good ride on the highway."

"It's a hard, noisy ride but I do love my reliable truck. I wouldn't want to be driving miles and miles on a vacation in this vehicle."

"It's a truck; it drives like a truck; you wouldn't want to take it if you had a long drive. Bumpety-bump. The seats aren't comfortable compared to the Camry. Outside wind noise when you have the radio on. But the driver's front door bar is the REAL problem. It impedes your vision when you try to move/merge over into the left lane and it is DANGEROUS. Lean forward to check out traffic. I wouldn't want an inexperienced driver like my grandson to drive the truck. Nag, nag, nag."

"The Tacoma is really noisy and rides rough (probably needs new shocks). On long trips the seats feel uncomfortable. But hey, it's a truck, so low expectations for comfort."

"Wind, Road, Engine noise; seats hard but not miserable, ride is hard. It's a truck, so I'm not surprised."

"Very ooth and quiet"

"Seats are too low! Always have been in the Tacoma. Rear seat on the club cab are a joke for anyone over four."

"Nice driving position, nice seats, good visibility"

"It is too noisy"

"The stiff suspension makes for a rough ride and is tiring for long trips."

"Seats in the back are too cramped now that my kids are getting bigger, time to upgrade to a full size."

"I have no problem getting the truck and driving 5 -6 hours on the highway. Noise is minimal and the ride is better after installing new shocks at 210,000 miles on the originals."

"This truck has a bench seat which means the driver and passenger are the same distance from the dash. I am short, so I have the seat close to the dash. When a tall person is a passenger, their knees hit the dash--but I can't move the seat back because then I would be able to reach the gas pedal."

"Best truck I have ever owned"

"Smooth, quiet ride."

"Great value"

"great price, best dependability of all trucks. Has never failed once."

"Truck is the base model 2007 model. The only problem I have had is the starter failed about 4 years ago. I have replaced the original battery. Aside from that, I have not had a problem with the vehicle"

"Frustrating, hard to use tie downs, no drain holes in bed, no cruise control or elec windows offered even as option on this model."

"Complete failure of 4WD due to actuator malfunction in transfer case. Repair cost very expensive due to part location. Even though part is small. Very poor vehicle design."

"The mileage was low and it had been taken care of, so the price we paid was good"

"Vericle has over 283,000 miles with minimal service required. Everything lasts forever Dealer broke my 4WD option installing replacement frame under callback. No one at Toyota cares"

"The V6 engine is capable of pulling a boat and mid-size trailer with ease. This saved us money in vehicle price and gas overall (we were in a V8 before this truck and were looking at a Tundra when we learned that this V6 had adequate towing capacity)."

"Rough highway driving"

"It has held up well in all areas."

"To many callbacks"

"The Toyota truck is easy to repair, hardly ever requires repairs and the dealers are reasonable and co-operative."

"runs great and hardly ever drive it but when I do it just goes."

"Expensive,but i only have changed the oil and oil and air filters, new battery, and new tires. Nothing else!!! Just did a 65K maintenance. Absolutely trouble free vehicle."

"CR appears to be very bias at times. My Tacoma has been great! At 107,500, still have original front and rear breaks."

"I put 240,000 miles on the truck before having to replace the engine. It performed very well for 9 years."

"After 10 years of ownership my 2007 Toyota Tacoma looks, drives and feels like new. That's what I call value."

"Great truck, I would buy it again in a heartbeat"

"This has been a great vehicle, excellent reliability, comfortable ride."

"Great value. Running strong after 185000 miles. Cheap to maintain."

"Holds value. Frequent calls from dealers wanting to buy or make a trade for this truck, 4WD, double cab."

"Over a long distance, the road noise becomes bothersome. Otherwise with regular maintenance this vehicle has remained a dependable light duty truck."

"Great value. Well made and no real issues. Expect to be driving this truck for a long, long time. Especially like the Double Cab. Great for the Grandchildren."

"Still worth about 50% what I paid ten years ago"

"10 years old, minimal service needs --- reliable. 21 mpg on a 4WD truck is pretty good. Does well on off road tasks."

"very sturdy. excellent over sand vehicle,"

"196,000 miles, no rust. Body is in excellent shape. I had it undercoated so there is no rust. I get it detaiedl every 2 years. Looks almost new."

"My Tacoma has been reliable and very useful for hauling materials, trailering my boat, and other trailers. It has been a strong truck for its size."

"I used the car buying from USAA on a price well below MSRP"

"I've had two Toyota 's never had any trouble with either after a lot of miles"

"Dependable, and economical small truck."

"The Tacoma has provided us with a great value. We bought it new and have not encountered any problems with the vehicle in the 11 years we've had it. It is the main vehicle for the family (2 of us). We do not hesitate to use it even on long trips. No major mechanical or electrical issues at all. One recall for the gas pedal, but it was not effecting us at all. We would like to get a new vehicle, especially the ones with updated accessories, but this one is still going strong. My "Red" Toyota Tacoma will stay with me until I cannot get in because I'm too old."

"Holds its value and has been very dependable"

"This truck was a good buy when new and retains its value now 11 years later. It still looks and performs like new. I had to replace the oxygen sensor a few years ago--no other repairs."

"I've had minimal repairs on my Tacoma after putting 136,000 miles on it."

"I love the truck. It starts every time and, other than tires, oil changes and windshield wipers, I've spent about $75 TOTAL on the maintenance of the vehicle in eleven years. That was the cost for new front brake pads at 153K miles. THAT'S IT."

"A bare-bones vehicle was purchased for a good price and it looks great and has performed well over time."

"The Tacoma is not intended to be a street vehicle so styling and girlie amentiies do not have much value. It is intended for back-country driving and naviagtion. The tacoma has a very short turning radius, plenty of power and can navigate very rough roads and trails. It can trverse cross-country better than any Ford, Chev or Dodge. it has the reliabilty that say that you will be able to get there and return without breaking down. It is much cheaper than a Jeep and will performas well. It is the best investment for back country travel that can ever be made."

"Relatively low initial price. This model is uncomplicated and I can perform routine maintenance myself. Good fuel mileage for a pickup. Good reliability."

"better than average resale value"

"Great truck starts every time even after I let it sit for 3 weeks."

"I have put very little into the truck except for normal wear items. Even these lasted longer than expected. Original front brakes 120,000 miles. Original tires 74,000 miles, second set of Michelins lasted 140,00 miles. Throw out bearing on the clutch at 216,000 miles. Very inexpensive in the long run."

"Very reliable vehicle; minimum maintenance problems; great performance for its age."

"Although it seemed expensive at the time, a new Tacoma costs much, much more. This truck has been an excellent investment with many weekend and shopping uses."

"Theres a reason Toyotas hold their value better than most brands and thats reliability which most of the time trumps most other catagories"

"good visablity, easy getting in and out seats are TOO low rust checked every year"