Problems to Look Out for When Buying a Used Toyota Tacoma

Greg Your Car Angel guides you through the problems to look out for when buying a used Toyota Tacoma. All generations are covered starting with the 1995 through till the present 2024 models. Covered topics are engines, transmissions and problem areas with rusted frames.

[hoytcurtis]

2007 v6 bought new. 275, 000 miles and still driving daily. Great video. Thank you!

[riceburner]

Nice to see you, Greg. I watch your videos on Toyotas whether it deals with me or not.
I still appreciate your video on cleaning Prius engines & use it on my gen 4 Prius. Your videos are always so informative. 👍

[savjottoor]

Thankyou for making video again. This is real information guys

[rightlanehog]

The best Tacomas were the ones made in Fremont, California, USA. In the used market, the 4.0 V6 and 2.7 4 cylinder engines are the ones to get. As a Canadian, I object to the term 'Rust Belt' when applied to vehicles. I call the northern USA and Canada the Salt Belt. My car is 19 years old and rust free because it receives quality rustproofing treatment every year. In the Salt Belt rustproofing is just mandatory preventative maintenance in the same way fluid changes are preventative maintenance . Rust = Neglect.

[RicG.]

I'm concerned about the new turbo charged engine. As a general rule they tend to wear out more quickly. I wish they would've given the option of a normal 6- cylinder.

[trippa]

It’s a good day when Greg Macke uploads a video!

[MrWilliam.Stewart]

They didn't sell this model here in Straya, but I'm going to watch this video anyway, because Gregs videos are always most informative.

[nikkoBcool]

Greg, we love you here, never stop making your car videos!

[tacoteng]

I've had a 2013 Tacoma as my daily for the past 8 years. So. Damn. Reliable. It is supercharged, tuned and fun as hell to drive! More awesome knowing you don't have a car payment on it!

[SierraEFV]

I hope to own a 3rd gen Tacoma one day with a manual with v6. Great information in this video Greg

[ANAHEIMCALIFORNIA]

Just bought a 2006 Tacoma access cab V6 2wd TRD off road so happy with it only 116k miles

[donb.]

I bought new a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, V6 TRD OFF ROAD Access Cab built in Fremont.
Never towed with it or took it off road.
It has the locking rear end and all the options.
Currently it has just a little over 20k original miles.
I don’t have any of the rust problems but the clear coat is starting to go. I was thinking about selling it but maybe I should just get it painted.

[Miles-wyzr]

All Tacomas stemming from 95.5 to 2009 are very sensitive to overheating and known for blown head gaskets. As long as you don’t overheat them they will last a very VERY long time. Also correction to the engine for the first gen. The first two are correct the 3rd was a 5vzfe. I have a 6 cylinder 1995 with 227k miles.

[tubceevxwmlee]

Thank you!I owned 2011 tacoma prerunner 2.7L. Good engine and transmission no problem.

[julioc]

Thank your very high quality videos. Amazing work. New sub.

[KathyAndrew]

I bought a used 14 Taco base model with 64000 miles a few years ago, 2.7 auto, AC has no cruise, but replaced the bench seat recently with buckets also from a 14 model. Just replaced the rear brakes at 120, 000 miles. Mine has no rust.

[Doc]

I purposefully bought my 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the premium and technology pkgs because historically a Turbo engine doesn’t last as long as a naturally aspirated engine.
I change the oil every 5K miles and the front and rear differential, transfer case and transmission fluid every 30K miles.
I’m an absolute maintenance nut, only because great maintenance is far cheaper than expensive breakdowns or buying a new vehicle.
I drove my first Toyota for 24 years and when it died in 02 it had 488K miles. I promptly replaced it with a new Camry and drove it until my needs changed in 11 so I bought a new Rav 4WD Limited with the 3.5L V6.
I then decided to buy my 23 Tacoma and sold my Rav to a friend because he knew how well I maintain my vehicles.

[guymann]

Had a 2008 Tacoma V6. Sold it with 388, 000 miles. Original engine and transmission.

[wildkatz]

I have 2015 4x4 TRD Tacoma. I am using full synthetic oil every 8000 miles. Do you recommend I only go 5k even with full synthetic oil? Also I’m about to hit 60k miles so you recommend do transmission fluid replacement?

[whatdo]

gonna be checking out a 2nd gen 2012 this weekend! wish me luck!