2024 Toyota Tacoma: Here's a Recap and What We Think After Owning It For 6,000 Miles! 

Well it will be, well over 200k... duh

True Toyota reliability is proven at 300,000. 500,000 is a benchmark as many Tacomas are at that milepoint.

100k is not a test of reliability lol my bmw was trouble free past 115k before I got rid of it

Trouble is that it will be an older, well used truck by then, and most people's interest will have long moved on to newer trucks with new er features. Plus as pointed out in this thread, opinions differ on what constitutes 'reliable'. Also, realistically it is impossible for TFL to prove the reliability of the new Tacoma with this single truck. If they kept it for many years and put several hundred thousand miles on it, without any further issues, it would still only prove the reliability of that specific example. Meanwhile there would be a ton of data widely available about this models reliability by then. So to sum up, it would be terrible for their business, most people wouldn't be satisfied anyway, it wouldn't really prove anything, and the information you want would be widely available from other sources by the time they could do this. .

Oh it will go 100k But not 200K before a turbo goes

Doubtful. I'm not saying they don't get "special attention" but to deny a claim they'd have to have some decent evidence of abuse (i.e. siezed engine with a smashed oil pan... probably abused). For a hub to fail with no other damage, it would just get classified as a manufacturer defect imo. We'll see though.

Toyota assigned 20 engineers to the issue. Hopefully if my 4Runner breaks I will get the same customer service.

My 24 was just in for three weeks the day after I bought it for a minor part that wasn’t available. I mentioned to my “Toyota advocate” that if I was TFL they would have the part by now. In the end the dealership took the part off another truck for sale so I could get back on the road. Love the truck but come on Toyota…have parts available if you’re gonna offer a product for sale.

​@@JohnDoe-wy2py Good luck.

​@@thepdc6220Too busy stuffing the parts into new ones in Mexico assembly line to have extra for American buyers. Sales volume is king, not the customer.

They’ll learn when they can’t sell as many as they thought they’d be able to

@@TheSkinnyMechanic lots are already overflowing with tundras and tacomas.

Guess what Toyota sold more vehicles in the first quarter in the USA then any other manufacture...

@@NorthweSteelheadJunkies duh They make a lot of cars and this country is full of fools

@@NorthweSteelheadJunkies hybrids, vans, and Camrys sure.

Oh that comment again. It’s been done to death man.

Don't forget your recovery boards and spare gas cans

I mean it is a North American truck designed for 1st world use. Go take a look at Venezuela, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, etc and see Toyotas in harsh environments.

I have not seen one either. Seeing the Frontier though...saw Frontier at the dealer too. Nice but can't afford new. Left in my old Hardbody.

same only seen em on the lot . havent even seen the new colorado or maveric on the road aint nobody buying shit

@@mgw5377 Starting to see Frontiers in my area. Probably a dozen at the dealer too. Tree companies and parts stores are buying for fleets too. Probably see it as the best option for maintenance with no turbo. It looks good with a bit of lift and blocky tires. I should go look at the Frontier again, then go next door to Toyota and see how many Mexican Tacos are there and what the "value pricing" is.

i've seen about 3 thus far in the suburbs of MD... ironically all in Target parking lots lol

I still haven't seen a modern Colorado or Ranger on the road anywhere either.. Pathetic.

plus its god awful ugly.

That topper and those side bars are just ugly

You clearly don’t know the wedge camper market. Many are 14k, the GFC is a deal.

Man, I've never paid that for a whole truck!

A $20k price increase in 5yrs is insane.

The new Tacoma is being built in Mexico. Apparently Toyota decided to not pass those cost savings on to the consumer

Price is good it is worth EVERY penny and then some

Are you comparing a fully loaded 2019 with every option to this model? There is no way they are 55k+ unless they are maxed to the gills and/or tons of dealer options. I bought my mid level optioned one for 49k. I saw the other day my dealer with a base off road for 43

@@AaronPace93 I'm not comparing this exact truck in the video. I'm comparing a similar trim 2024 to my 2019.

That why reviewers like the “high mileage ram guy” at Truck Central are so good. They review what they own and use year after year.

and neither should you! 🤣😂 kidding!

Exactly lol plus they're paid shills.

It’s 2024. The majority of people don’t keep their cars for 20 years anymore.

And because they want continued access to Toyota press fleets.

You act like those engines and electrical haven’t been around in Lexus models for years….

Every electronic in this car was available on a Lexus 2012 and they are still working fine.

@@cormaro13these turbo 4 banger engines are new on their trucks. most guys use their trucks as workhorses, so it’ll be interesting to see how well these 4 bangers hold up after extreme usage

@@JokerG16 correct, they are mall crawling with a lexus.

Yes and the new Tundra having turbo issues after 3k-5k miles is a legit reason why people are concerned. Hopefully these won’t have those issues, but as OP said, time will tell.

Does pulling onto the shoulder count?

Seems pretty lame for a supposed unbreakable Tacoma. No Nissans are having these reports...but "Toyota is better." Not sure how that can be.

The second he mentioned that and then said otherwise it performed well I laughed. This channel is a joke.

Yep, me too. Never thought Id say that.

I switched from a Toyota to a Frontier a year and a half ago and have had no issues. It’s a great truck.

I have decided on buying a Frontier as opposed to the Tacoma. I think the current Frontier will be more dependable than the new Tacoma. The Frontier has all the technology I need, I don’t go off roading. I don’t tow anything. I can get a similarly equipped Frontier for around $10,000 less than a Tacoma. Plus the fact that the Frontier is built in the USA and the new Tacoma is built in Mexico. Apparently Toyota decided to not pass those cost savings on to the consumer.

@@JohnDoe-wy2py Yeah toyota is charging way too much for these new models. To top it off it seems that famous reliability has been slipping up.

Bought a 24 Pro4x and have no regrets whatsoever.

unless its a whistlin diesel cybertruck video

Definitely positioned to carry the torch

Case definitely is one of the best guys agreed. Keep it going.

I'm with you but all hope is not lost. Pay off all your other debts except for your mortgage and save up $25,000. Then you can buy what you want! That's my plan. I also need to grow my emergency fund from 3 months to 6 months then I will work on saving for a truck. This will probably take me 5 years. Saving is the key and work your way up in your career!

I don't save money. I buy dividend paying stocks from top tier companies. But we're all different.

@@FrankyRedEyes Investing is important! I'm still driving my 2010 Honda Accord that's paid off. Eventually I do want to buy a truck. The important part is saving and investing instead of signing up for a $1,000 truck payment!

Wait the dealers out. We're in a recession so your time should come...

@@KPHVAC oh you’re preaching to the converted over here! I’m usually all about saving and adjusting my monthly output but unfortunately, and I don’t mean to drag this comment section down, but I’m currently on hospice so my priorities have changed just a smidge 😂. Seriously though I’ll stick with my 2018 RDX

Glad there are still some reasonable and level headed people on YT still. Too many here go to extremes to either vilify or defend to the death anything that they love or hate.

Pricing is too high, especially with that stealership 'market adjustment'. Toyota *could* enforce markup policies, but they won't because they're making money hand over fist--why rock the cradle?

@@theglowcloud2215 Honestly, I have not seen a dealer around here add any mark-ups to the new Tacos yet. Seems to be more regional.

Bought my Tacoma with no mark up. Southern California longo Toyota!

Oil changes every 5k is a good idea. I do that on both my turbocharged engine and my NA 5.0. It’s just good practice to ensure the oil stays clean and consistent.

Kase has better stage presence and looks the part better too!

I think y'all are right, y'all

There was a few. Truck did 24 mpg and 26 mpg

No one cares. These posts are dumb. No one needs to know you are keeping your old outdated trucks. It's not just you. Literally hundreds of post like this a day 😂. Too many reasons to count. Price, design, whatever who cares.

I also plan on keeping my '17 TRD Sport, V6, ext cab, 6ft bed till the wheels fall off.

Hecho en Mexico, like the rest of the rig?

All must be forgiven and forgotten, because the big T is worshipped. Now if Nissan did that same thing, all Nissans from 1990 to Now would be proclaimed to be junk.

Interesting opinion on the seats. I have a 24' TRD Off-Road Premium with the upgraded seats and all, they're very firm.

I dont think that's purring you hear. That's lugging in the wrong gear 😂. When its not lugging around its screaming like its gonna explode just to pass the prius

I feel like that topper was put on there for a reason too. Lol. Likely cancelled when the Tesla suddenly and unexpectedly became available.

New here? They’ve tested it.

Did you see the video tfl made when it snapped like a twig?

I bought a 2016 V6 and hated it, sold it after a year. fortunately i did not lose any money as they hold their value really well. The '16 had a narrow high revving torque band which made for a terrible daily driver, the thing would kick down too many gears and really scream and still not move the truck when needed. Plus it bounced around in my subdivsion in under 30 mph zones. My bad for not catching this during the test drive. This truck is for young men who will use it offroad.

Maybe TFL will sell it to you for what they paid for it.

@JohnDoe-wy2py Free advertising right?

@@TwoFeetOutdoors How long do you plan on keeping your Tacoma? It would be interesting to see a real long term test on one. At least 2 years of ownership and / or 30,000 miles.

@@JohnDoe-wy2py Until it dies.

They're at the Nissan dealer only. 310 hp.

ya, they basically hammered and flogged this truck, not one that i would buy knowing the history

I've had an EcoBoost for over 5 years now and I'm sold on turbos. The low end torque is just what you want in a truck, and it's pretty dang efficient too, if I drive it appropriately.

My buddies Ecoboost had 3 turbo replacements and it kept burning oil and blue smoked at cold start. 120k miles on that truck when he sold it and bought a Toyota ​@@plmn93

Yes. But what about longevity? Some of us less fortunate can't trade in every 5 years before things start to go. Turbo internals under load have much more stress. They are not like a big truck diesel, designed to run at full load all day with the turbo howling.

@@jeanclaude7018 I can't speak for the Tacoma, but my 2.7 Ecoboost is indeed built like a diesel. Offset connecting rods, compacted graphite iron block, and water cooled manifolds. Yes turbos are another potential point of failure, but no more than direct injection, 8/9/10 speed transmissions, variable valve timing, cylinder deactivation, auto start stop, etc, etc. The days of simple drivetrains are long gone. Turbos can and do fail but they are not the ticking time bomb some people make them out to be. Most people never have an issue. And let's be real. If you can't afford a potential 2-3k repair down the road, you can't afford a 50-60k vehicle to begin with.

@@plmn93 The eco seems like quite the piece of engineering. I was looking at them because they seem capable of almost the same gas mileage as my old Nissan 4 cyl but triple the power. It seems unreal. There must be some wild stuff going on in there. It seems like somethings like stop/start add a lot of complexity for small gains, and these transmissions are too much. They WILL go down at some point, and it's often $5000 or more. Why can't they at least OFFER a manual option? I mean, the 5 speed in my little truck is original 1987 with 427,000 miles. I've been using that truck 30 years, and it already had 204,000 on it when I bought it in 1995 for $2500. I want to know what happened to things that last forever at a reasonable price. I can rebuild basic engines and transmissions, but this new stuff with 10 computers is another game. The vehicle can be totalled out by a big component going bad due to labor costs. You're right, I am disabled and can't afford it. Worse, it it's like some new trucks (Tundra) and you gotta pull the cab for just a turbo change, good luck doing that in your garage. It's off to the dealer to get the shaft. I was just looking for a bigger truck to occasionally tow with. I like the ecoboost because it seems to give an actual fuel mileage reward for the complexity. But I am scared of a used one with no warranty, and I feel helpless knowing I can't work on it and would have to hand it over to a shop. Maybe I'm gonna end up with a gas hog old V8 just for occasional use. I'm frustrated.

I actually agree with you.. it is what it is.. Im sure this truck will continue the reliability its known for but I do have my doubts.. the new powertrains are very very complicated. However. Toyota shot themselves in the foot with the pricing TBH...

Lol sales are down 60% 😂😂😂.

That is a great idea! They had a rate my ride series for a while, this could be like that! Sell it to a TFL subscriber and follow up!

That's what i'm saying! Start producing a single cab, long bed, manual transmission, manual windows and roll up windows, Apple car play, bench seat, and price it at $25k and watch it sell out completely.

It's all about big, useless space now. Look at the puffed up hoods on trucks that have empty space under them. Just like the giant cars of 1958 with a mile between the bumper and radiator.

I bet most of the people complaining haven’t driven one, or don’t own one. They’re only parroting things they heard on the internet.

I hope not!

Agree. They had "special" relationship with their dealer

The Toy Boys will suppress this event and trust it anyway.

4runners, tacomas, landcruisers, GXs all never had front lockers and they dont need them.

@@beexiong2995 ok…😂😂😂

@@scotw67 you can take a stock 4runner from the dealer and hit some gnarly trails. If you need a front locker you are probably out of your league

Had a 1986 Toy 4x4 that ate a diff in the first 15k miles. It did it again before 150k. Has much changed in 40 years?

ya, Andre seems to love to interrupt Roman, those two should not present together. Nathan does not let himself be thrown off track as much, some very cringe videos however.😄😄

@@JP-jq1qx Agreed! It's just sad and getting worse to watch them forget what they're talking about more than half the time. OMFG, Lol!