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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.

Best years to target

2014 90 · 2020 89 · 2015 86 · 2022 84

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.

202573/100
Buy

69 complaints · 4 recalls

202475/100
Buy

138 complaints · 4 recalls

202382/100
Buy

48 complaints · 4 recalls

202284/100
Buy

55 complaints · 3 recalls

202089/100
Buy

85 complaints · 1 recalls

201964/100
Caution

209 complaints · 4 recalls

201864/100
Caution

198 complaints · 3 recalls

201778/100
Buy

237 complaints · 5 recalls

201682/100
Buy

323 complaints · 4 recalls

201586/100
Buy

100 complaints · 4 recalls

201490/100
Buybest year

92 complaints · 4 recalls

201384/100
Buy

124 complaints · 6 recalls

201264/100
Caution

294 complaints · 7 recalls

201164/100
Caution

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.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Toyota Tacoma head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Toyota Tacoma as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.