Toyota Tacoma

"Acceleration is phenomenal with the 6 cylinder engine. When you hit the passing gear, it will flat-out accelerate. Road noise is a little annoying."

"Handles very well off road."

"adequate power; adequate handling; adequate breaking"

"Seems to wander on road."

"Responds quickly and smoothly. Handles very well in the snow/ice conditions. Excellent traction."

"very solid ride and comfortable. enging and transmission performance better than anything by gm or ford or nissan by a long shot"

"It does not have the miles per gallon expected. I expected around 30 miles per gallon."

"slow acceleration; gas mileage poor"

"4 cylinder engine is slow accelerating up hills or pulling small trailers."

"The 4 cylinder engine is somewhat under-powered, especially when towing or on steep hills."

"this truck rides like a car"

"this car has a good acceleration and does not feel like you are driving a truck"

"My Toyota Tacoma has a 4 cyl engine. It is a bit lacking in acceleration."

"It's a beast when premium fuel is used. I usually keep regular in the tank because the 4.0L engine has plenty of power without the premium gasoline."

"It meets my needs"

"Acceptable"

"Four cylinder has okay performance at sea level, but since moving to Denver, it's out of breath. I'd love to be able to bolt a supercharger to this thing! No aftermarket stuff other than a cold air induction available."

"Acceleration is okay for its "class." However, like most truck buyers I do not tow anything. Transmission does not allow for adequate gas mileage. Toyota saved money by underserving its customers."

"Good MPG,acceleration, and handling."

"This is my winter car. I use it to get around safely in the winter and on bad days in the summer. Or when I have to haul something. I like the handling...you might say it is my winter sports car."

"Great acceleration and handling. Since this is not an AWD vehicle and I live where it occasionally snows, it can be tricky driving on icy or snow covered roads. i can switch among the various lower gears to navigate the icy roads."

"Good things; Reliable: Handles well even in snow: Seems ok when accidentally overloaded. Best AC I have even experienced. Bad things: . From bumper is really a joke. Just a then piece of plastic which can be torn by very minor contact with anything"

"Strong acceleration, but there is an annoying drive train problem that feels like the vehicle has been bumped from behind when stopped with the brake applied. Despite numerous web based comments about this issue, Toyota has yet to address a solution or cause."

"Tight"

"It drives and stops like a truck."

"It is a V6 and it does accelerate well, but not quite as well as I had hoped for. Being a truck I was hoping for better winter handling but with rear wheel drive 4 wheel drive is essential. (Too light in the rear)"

"For a crew cab with a full 6' bed the truck has remarkable turn radius and handling continues to be impressive in this older model."

"I got the 4 cylinder and would get the 6 if I had it to do over. Handling is somewhat sloppy."

"Very dependable truck. Handles great and acceleration is surprisingly good for a 6 cylinder pick up truck."

"The acceleration is good. The turning radius is great for moving trailers. Have never had a problem driving through a couple feet of snow."

"4 cylinder engine. Poor acceleration at highway speeds. Handling is a bit sloppy, especially at high speeds."

"It is nice to have a manual transmission with the 4WD. Winters are no problem."

"Ride is ok, and the truck holds up well, no major problems."

"The tacoma is largely fine, but it had a problem with the leaf springs for which there was a recall. For years. And they never had been able to find a solution. Springs! This is not rocket science! Then when they did I brought it in for that and other recalls and they did not have the spring in stock. I ended up driving with a busted spring."

"turning radius seems larger than I like."

"Handles like a car. Nimble,corners better then one would think,and total control."

"Acceleration good since it has a manual transmission."

"Moves fine"

"Nice acceleration Hard to maneuver in parking lots Sucks gas"

"Easy to control, quick responsive acceleration, tight steering"

"Brisk acceleration, handles very well for a compact truck."

"4 cylinder"

"Fuel economy."

"It handles well and has the power to get up the hills."

"Excellent quality and performance."

"I am completely satisfied with the acceleration and handling of the Tacoma on the highway. I could not be more pleased with the Toyota Tacoma pickup."

"The Tacoma is an extremely responsive Pick Up. It handles very well and will get you out of a bad situation very quickly. Traffic in our local area is very heavy and requires a lot of attention. The Tacoma makes driving a lot safer than some other trucks."

"It does a good job of acceleration and handling even with a heavy load, but it's not particularly fun to drive. It doesn't handle a trailer well at expressway speeds."

"Very noisy on the highway. Lots of wind noise. Virtually impossible to talk on phone while driving due to noise."

"Ride not very comfortable. No climate control exist for back seats of double cab model."

"The only thing I'm not satisfied with is the noise. It can be hard to listen to the radio due to the amount of outside/drive noise"

"It's a truck, the cab is a little noisy, especially with the windows down, Noisier than a sedan, quieter when the bed is full of stuff. But it's a truck and your suppose to play the stereo loud ;-)"

"too much cabin noise. seats not overly comfortable"

"Seats not comfortable during long drives."

"Thee A/C fan control is poor. There is too much difference between the fan settings: can't feel the fan on the first setting & the second setting is only slightly higher while the third and fourth setting will blow you out of the truck. Truck is very noisy at most speeds. Motor noise is very loud under moderate acceleration & wind noise is excessive at highway speeds."

"Seats too low to floor and not comfortable."

"Hard to enter. Roof line too low. Needs power and heated seats. Heavy hood. Totally bullet proof in terms of reliability and cost to operate."

"Climate control is good, road noise is acceptable for a truck. Ride is a bit choppy, but again, it's a truck. The seats should have been better. Odd thing is, Toyota promoted improved seats for this model year. Previous ones must really have been ... something. I know part of problem is lack of floor-to-ceiling distance. Wish they'd have re-thought cabin dimensions."

"2.4L engine , has slow acceleration. still a great value"

"Seats are still comfortable despite years of use."

"Seats are too low and somewhat uncomfortable in Tacoma. Could certainly stand some improvement in area of comfort."

"All is fine except I should have bought a six cylinder instead of four cylinder ."

"Road noise is annoying"

"Drives very stiff. Seats a little small. A bit noisy. Feels like a truck so I am OK with that."

"The seats needs to be padded more and higher."

"Seating position is too low."

"Horribly noisy. Can hardly hear radio or talk on phone when on highway. Rough riding"

"I have shortlegs. Seat is too close to steering wheel wnen I drive,"

"Upright and firm."

"Seats lack some support and ride tends to be a bit harsh and choppy. High body roll when cornering which is typical for this type of vehicle."

"Seats need more thigh support"

"It has a rattle in the back somewhere."

"Comfortable seats,noise is average,good ride"

"Excellent comfort and position for all types of driving. I enjoy riding in the truck and use it often for long and short trips."

"Uncomfortable driving position and to much road noise."

"The seats are comfortable for me. It is a truck so I like it to feel like a truck. I want to hear road noise etc. That is a safety feature in my opinion. The ride is comfortable again I want some feedback from the road."

"Seating position, ride, and noise are, at best, only mediocre."

"I would like the seats to lean back a little. I would also like the seats to be a little higher off the floor. Road noise is ridiculously high."

"it has been a good pickup"

"A/C in seats"

"I realize it's a four wheel drive so the suspension is tight but they could make the seating more comfortable."

"Always has been an issue with Tacoma's, they lack head space when entering the truck. Way too easy to bump one's head on the frame. The ride is okay, after all it is a truck, but it is not the quietest vehicle to be in. Needs some help in that area. Comfort is okay as well, but not outstanding."

"seats are uncomfortable, few adjustments, the adjustments are limited. noise is ok. ride is ok for off roading"

"Seats are very comfortable for long-distance travel. TRD package responds very well in all driving conditions."

"There is road noise even with the windows up."

"The seats are comfortable relative to other similar vehicles from 2009. It is noisy at highway speeds. When i get a new vehicle the noise level will be important. Ride is fine for the roads that i typically drive on. Basically, all of the ratings depend on just what i am comparing. Given the price i paid for the vehicle, everything is great."

"Seats are not comfortable."

"I'm short, needed an extra seat cushion."

"back seat vry uncomfortable; do not use for 3 people unless have to"

"Sits high above traffic, seats reasonably comfortable, suspension reasonably compliant for a compact truck."

"Very noisy engine and wind. The seats are way too low to the floor, making for a very uncomfortable ride!"

"For my feet to reach the pedals, I am too close to yhe airbag."

"Window noise Comfortable seats Ride is good"

"Very noisy ride. Difficult to listen to music on highway and virtually impossible to make calls. Lots of wind noise."

"seats are ok and cab is noisy but it is a great truck"

"It's a quiet and very smooth ride for a truck, but the seats are not comfortable. They tilt too far forward, and are too low to the floor."

"seats are too low"

"There is not enough space between the bottom of the steering wheel and the top of the seat for easy entry and exit. The steering wheel should have a smaller diameter."

"seats are too low to the floor of the cabin. Makes it very uncomfortable and difficult to turn backwards to back up, etc."

"Not roomy enough"

"Uncomfortable driving position and road noise."

"Easy to sit in for long drives."

"the road noise level is too high to comfortably have a conversation, listen to phone calls."

"The driver's seat came apart internally and a metal post tried to come through the upholstery. Some clips had been left off at the factory. Toyota didn't want to fix under warranty, but after I protested, they refunded my money."

"Far too many problems that should not happen. Both front and rear Wheel bearing failures, clutch mechanism siezing, radio fails with sunlight heat on the dash. None of it covered under warranty. Toyota did not respond to a MA Attorney General inquiry on my behalf."

"allows me to haul items"

"I bought it as a workhorse for hauling lumber etc., it has been totally reliable and functional. Also used it for camping and climbing trips, it worked just fine and has good long haul MPG."

"good value"

"Truck never let me down"

"Trade in values are excellent and reliability is above par"

"The most solid and dependable truck I owned."

"Performance is top notch. Gas mileage is excellent for a V6 4X4. The 4 door is roomy and allows smooth entry and exit. No issues experienced."

"Over priced, Could have purchased a Tundra with way more add on features for more than $4,500 less (The Tundra wouldn't fit in my garage)"

"Vehicle has performed well and have no replaced any major components."

"Good gas mileage, no mechical problems. Very happy with vehicle."

"Excessive cabin noise"

"Very nice vehicle, but intermittent wipers were only available in a $1000 plus package."

"No major issues after 257,000 miles of driving"

"gas mileage and reliability, but noisy"

"Don't have to worry about garage bills."

"It's very reliable. It does everything it's supposed to."

"Outstanding resale value."

"I bought this truck during the Buy-back opportunity--I previously had a 1995 Toyota truck. With the buy-back and incentives, I paid $8,000 cash for this 2009 Tacoma. Good for you, Toyota!"

"poor decision by toyota not to install intermittent wipers on base model and deceptive of salesperson not to mention."

"This was a great truck for the money. Paid about $ 15,500 back in 2009 and truck has been a pleasure to own and drive."

"Got a great price and 8 years later it's still worth almost as much as I originally paid for it! Love it. Never any problems or breakdowns. Toyota is the best!"

"I got what I paid for. An underpowered 4 cylinder, Never again."

"We paid about $15K for a solid, dependable and very useful pickup truck. Very happy with it."

"Great little pickup, for the price."

"This is a family vehicle for both utility and passenger car. The double cab makes meets my family occasional transportation needs. The long bed also meets my families occasional utility needs."

"Tacoma has served me well and has maintained its value better than most autos."

"Good solid truck. Low maintenance, great gas mileage for a truck, and reasonably priced."

"In 8 years the only problem I have had with this truck is the passenger side window mechanism broke."

"Excellent value this is the BEST truck I have ever owned, had three, Value in comparison is fantastic"

"Trouble-free workhorse, good size - not a massive truck; comfortable second seat"

"It is a great truck for the money. It does not have many incentives when you putchase, but it keeps it value and is reliable for many years."

"for the price I paid it is a good value"

"Wanted just a basic truck with manual transmission, but hate the bench seat and the 4 cylinder feels underpowered."

"Very reliable, no issues"

"Terrible gas mileage"

"I got a very basic truck for carrying hay bales and such, completely reliable."

"Low cost of ownership. High reliability."

"Reliable vehicle, no unexpected mechanical problems"

"Truck performs as wanted. Reasonable price compared to alternatives. Good gas mileage. A few more problems than expected"

"value of the new car - $20000. I am very satisfied with the car for the price that I paid, because I haven't have any major repairs at the present time."

"What we needed and expectation"

"It serves our purpose perfectly, and better than any other we shopped at the time of purchase. We haul a ton of pumpkins once or twice a day in the month of October, and it is the perfect size for us to hand load and unload. Extended bed and bed height worked better than any other truck on the market at the time."

"I experienced some expensive repairs that I didn’t expect with a Toyota."

"Absolutely problem free. No expenses other than gas and usual maintenance."

"Dependable, handles well in summer and winter, reasonable mileage city and country."

"The 09 Tacoma is relatively reliable and requires a modest amount of maintenance. One major repair in 10 years and that occurred in 2018 and that was the AC compressor was replaced at a cost of $2000.00"

"Don't like having to use the dealer to perform map updates."

"Satisfactory for the needs of a pickup truck. People offer to buy it!!"

"I've owned Toyota trucks since 1985. Reliability has great and repairs have been mainly maintenance items. The truck has over 160K miles on it and still going strong,"

"Quality and reliability, style"

"Has been very reliable and appears to retain a high re sale value"

"I chose a Toyota truck because I plan to keep it for several decades, and it is on it's way to fulfilling that promise."

"Excellent Quality and performance."

"Good economy along with V6 power when passing in our mountainous area, maintenance cost are very low and,other than scheduled service, vehicle has not required repairs."

"Toyota Tacomas are excellent trucks; although, a bit on the pricey side. Parts, when they do wear out, are expensive to replace. Having said this, Tacomas appear to hold value much better than competing brands. I am happy with the purchase; although, next time I might opt for a larger truck with more in cab room. I may have gotten a crew cab full bed if it had been available in 200 as I think the only crew cab option was short bed.."

"Good price for truck in 09 and has retained incredible resale value"

"Sound vehicle"

"The 2009 Toyota Tacoma wasn't very expensive and has held it value as a trade-in very well"

"Dependability"

"I think that the vehicle was a great deal relative to similar vehicles. In that regard, I would say it has been excellent with no major problems since I bought it."

"It has been a very reliable vehicle and holds its value well. In the past, when we have wanted to sell our Tacoma's, we have had multiple calls and just had to offer it to the first call."

"Super reliable, easy to fix yourself, manufacturer is great about safety recalls and warranty."