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Toyota Tacoma: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2014 (90/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
69 complaints · 4 recalls
138 complaints · 4 recalls
48 complaints · 4 recalls
55 complaints · 3 recalls
85 complaints · 1 recalls
209 complaints · 4 recalls
198 complaints · 3 recalls
237 complaints · 5 recalls
323 complaints · 4 recalls
100 complaints · 4 recalls
92 complaints · 4 recalls
124 complaints · 6 recalls
294 complaints · 7 recalls
183 complaints · 9 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2014?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2014 Toyota Tacoma’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Toyota Tacoma head-to-head →