Tacoma quality

Joe D · Nov 27, 2011

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I have to put toyota with the rest of the automakers now.

I drive alot of different vehicles due to work and family and hear about problems for this that and whatever. I obviously know all vehicles will break at some point or wear out but this truck has just as many sore points as all other vehicles I have previously owned.

After having my tacoma for a bit now it is them same plastic snap together vehicle as all other with its share of problems due to skimping on materials or poor engineering.

I feel that a good bit of the board members knock the american trucks but they are just the same in most points. Also the tacoma generally is not put through the same paces as most 1/2 ton trucks which most are commonly referring to.

If you are wondering why I am writing this, I am mainly just ranting on the cost of the truck and the numerous concerns that keep popping up. A few of my problems fall under the TSB and some do not but I am sure toyota is aware.

Maybe I am just getting older, I would rather have a vehicle with just the plain essentials and take out some of the extras and put the money it costs me to quality parts.
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Can you be more specific regarding the problems?

I've owned serveral Tacomas in my life and Toyota trucks when there was no Tacoma. This is my first 2nd generation truck. I've always been very happy with them and have not once had a problem with any of them. HOWEVER, shortly after getting this truck on 11/7/11, I picked up a Consumer Report and read that the most recent data inticate that the Tacoma is below average in reliability. Unlike some people, I have zero brand loyaty so while I really like my truck, if it becomes a problem then I will be getting rid of it for something else. I bought the truck without research based on my past experience and what I thought was a great reputation for Toyota. I hope CU is wrong....

JustATaco · Nov 28, 2011

My 06 DC has high 80's mileage and needs new tires but, she rides like a dream. My B4000 extended cab I had was dead by 90,000 and it drove like shit. My buddy has a 10 F150 and wants to set it on fire and buy a Tacoma. I only have a couple of complaints about my truck. First is I found this forum and its going to end of costing me a ton of money lol . Second is I wish I bought it with 4wheel drive. Oh well that will be my next one.

saugus · Nov 28, 2011

Bought mine for the long term reliability and nothing else. Had a 22re and now a 2trfe. If I wanted power I would own a dodge.

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