Model overview

The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck produced in the U.S. by the Japanese car maker Toyota as 1995. The initial generation Tacoma, model years 1995​ - 2004, was listed as a compact pickup. The second generation, model years 2005 - 2015, and third-generation, in making as 2015, are rated as midsized pickups and are built in the U.S. and Mexico.

The Tacoma was launched in the US in 1995 as a follower for the Hilux, which before was sold under the name of Toyota Pickup. Confronted with the Hilux, the Tacoma is designed with a higher priority on ride quality, handling, safety, and comfort over payload capability. 

The Tacoma is available in six trim levels: SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, and TRD Pro. While the SR is the cheapest Tacoma, it isn't solely bare-bones. It can be provided with an extended cab (Access Cab) with a 6.1-foot bed or a crew cab (Double Cab) with a 5-foot bed. It is powered by a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine producing 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque and is matched to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Toyota Tacoma known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Toyota Tacoma are:

• Tacoma recall for lower ball joint issues
• Automatic transmission
• Broken amber front parking light lens
• Late engagement Park to Drive or Reverse to Drive
• Slowed upshift when using cruise control

Toyota Tacoma PDF owner manual

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