Issues to Look for on Used Tacoma's

mike202 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 08:36 AM

I was in the market for a used 4x4 Tacoma V6 (2001-2004), but in the market here I am finding 4x4 Tundra’s priced cheaper than Tacoma’s . After looking at the posts about the brake TSB and exhaust manifold problems, I might stick with the Tacoma.

The question I have is there any issues I need to be aware of on 2001-2004 4x4 Tacoma’s, such as TSB’s and such?

Thanks in advance.

Mike

hondapreludeg · #2 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 09:32 AM

Here is a link regarding reliability of an 2001 Tacoma. I have a 2001 and have experienced the problems listed. Besides that its an awesome truck and I know it will have no problem hitting 200k.

2001 Toyota Tacoma - Reliability Ratings - MSN Autos

The Phoenix · #3 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 02:28 PM

Go with an 02-03 if you can. I had ZERO problems with my 03 Tacoma until 60K when I sold it. Very awesome truck.

Arb1977 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 02:54 PM

The only issue i had on my 2002 was a leaking ps pump, covered under warrenty and the lower ball joint recall...so far awesome truck to say the least.

hondapreludeg · #5 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 11:06 PM

I agree with phoinex 02 and 03 are rated the best for reliability for the 01-04 tacomas

Stormin · #6 (**permalink**) 11-25-2007, 02:33 AM

Purchased my 04 with 36,000 on it, 4/06 and had no problems at all, regarding reliability... Turn the key and it goes... Then again, I used Carfax www.carfax.com extensively on all the trucks I was looking at... Anyone that doesn't used Carfax, is just asking for trouble...

The Phoenix · #7 (**permalink**) 11-27-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormin

Purchased my 04 with 36,000 on it, 4/06 and had no problems at all, regarding reliability... Turn the key and it goes... Then again, I used Carfax www.carfax.com extensively on all the trucks I was looking at... Anyone that doesn't used Carfax, is just asking for trouble...

Maybe on a domestic car? I've never used carfax purchasing my used Toyota's and they were solid.

hondapreludeg · #8 (**permalink**) 11-27-2007, 11:20 AM

Carfax is helpful at times. But I have bought vehicles I have run a car fax on and come to find out the vehicle still was in an accident. Not all accidents are reported to carfax. Also carfax is just a history report it has nothing to do with reliability. But I still do carfaxs since it is good to know where the vehicle has been and how many owners etc.,

headleyj · #9 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 11:10 AM

why are the 02-03's better than the 04's?

The Phoenix · #10 (**permalink**) 12-12-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by headleyj

why are the 02-03's better than the 04's?

on the V6, the 03 and previous still used a real throttle cable instead of the drive by wire. Basically less electronics. Some people have reported problems with the throttle body failing on the 04.