The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
81
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Great
81/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Fair
69/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Best
97/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Average
79/100
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2021 Toyota Tacoma after 90-days of ownership.
Customers give high ratings for effectiveness of the vehicle's headlights
The vehicle's ability to conveniently store personal items is rated high
The vehicle's heating and air conditioning operate well
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma during the first 90-days of ownership.
Lower than average ratings for power of the vehicle's engine
The sound quality of the vehicle's audio system is rated lower than average
Economy / range are rated lower than average for the segment
Performance Specs
MPG City
19 - 20
MPG Hwy
23 - 24
Horsepower
159 - 278
Transmission
6 speed, Automatic w/OD
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4, Regular Unleaded V-6
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2021 Toyota Tacoma Review
Overview
Need a tough truck with off-road capability and the power to work hard and play harder? Then check out the Toyota Tacoma. It wears its dirt like a badge of honor. Choose from eight models starting with the SR and moving through the luxuriously equipped Limited. Access Cab or Double Cab; Standard Bed or Long Bed; V-6 or inline four; rear- or all-wheel drive; refined or athletic—with thirty-three available combinations of cab bed drivetrain and model there’s sure to be a Tacoma for you. Your Tacoma’s Sheet-Molded Composite inner-deck and side-wall bed surfaces are like an integrated bed liner and the deck-rail tie-down system keeps cargo in place. There’s even an available 120-volt outlet built right into the bed. And from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility to Toyota Safety Sense P active safety features every Tacoma comes with technology that keeps you connected and protected. Choose from a variety of colors options and Genuine Toyota Accessories and build a Tacoma that’s all yours. The Toyota Tacoma. Built to take on the world.
Technology
The Toyota Tacoma is designed to keep you connected. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility bring your smartphone to a touchscreen display. Available Dynamic Navigation tells you the best way to get where you’re going—and shows you points of interest along the way. Available Remote Connect lets your smartwatch find your Tacoma in a crowded parking lot. Enable the Alexa function and you can start your Tacoma from your living room by saying “Alexa start my truck.” The Toyota Tacoma. Stay in touch with the world.
Safety
Every Toyota Tacoma comes with a comprehensive set of safety features. Toyota Safety Sense P uses cameras and radar to scan the road ahead behind and to the side. Standard features include Lane Departure Alert with Sway Warning System Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Automatic High Beams. Available Blind-Spot Monitor lets you know who’s beside you and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert helps you avoid collisions when you’re backing out of parking spots and driveways. The Toyota Tacoma. It’s safety on four wheels.
Performance
The weekend never ends in your Toyota Tacoma. With available 4WDemand part-time four-wheel drive you can go pretty much anywhere and with a maximum payload of over sixteen-hundred pounds you can bring plenty of tools and toys. And whatever doesn’t fit in the bed well the Tacoma can tow up to sixty-eight-hundred pounds too. But the real fun comes when it’s just you and your Tacoma versus the planet. Available features like an Electronically Controlled Locking Rear Differential and Crawl Control keep you going when the going gets tough. The Toyota Tacoma. Built for everything.