2021 Toyota Tacoma: common problems and reliability
One of the better Tacoma years.
80 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Tacoma?The 2021 Toyota Tacoma has 80 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Toyota Tacoma vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tacoma years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Tacoma?
Across the 29 Tacoma model years we track, complaint volume runs from 54 (2023) to 882 (2010). With 80 complaints, the 2021 Tacoma sits below the model's median of 239.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific model year and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tacoma. See the full Tacoma owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Tacoma listings typically run $23,146–$35,275.
Other Tacoma model years
Compare every Tacoma year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.
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