Most reliable used truck under $25k?

None of these trucks fit your $25k budget based on the price data. The Toyota Tacoma starts at $27,275 for used models, the Honda Ridgeline at $39,973, and the Ford F-150 at $44,230. You will need to look at older or smaller trucks to stay under $25k.

For the Tacoma, the 2016-2017 models have reported issues, but the data does not specify what those issues are. The price range for any Tacoma model year in the data starts well above $25k, so you cannot buy a reliable one in your budget.

The Ridgeline has no specific issues listed in the data, but its used prices are far above $25k. You would need to consider a much older model than the data covers, which means unknown reliability.

The F-150 has several frequent issues: misaligned body panels, cheap interior materials, and stock shifter failures. These problems appear across multiple model years, including the Lightning. The price data shows no F-150 under $44k, so you cannot afford a used one in your budget.

For your needs, look at trucks like the Nissan Frontier or Chevrolet Colorado from earlier years that fall under $25k. Owner data for those is not provided here, but they typically have lower used prices and decent reliability for light towing and daily driving. Avoid any truck with known transmission or engine issues in the model years you can afford. Check owner reports for specific model years before buying.