1997 Toyota Tacoma Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
16 - 22 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(38 Total Reviews)
Many, many miles... many more to go!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr V6 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
I bought this truck in 9/07 with 204000 miles on it from a neighbor who purchased it new in 1997. Exterior has lots of bumps and bruises, paint is pretty shabby. However the interior is very nice and the mechanicals are in excellent shape. I think it will last another 10 years, no problem!
Favorite Features
Xtra cab, sweet V6, interior room, 6 foot bed and, best of all, Toyota reliability
Suggested Improvements
Steel wheels are pretty ugly but very functional, truck is a work truck, it's spent all it's life on the farm!
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Tacomas really are indestructible
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr V6 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
I love my Tacoma. I don't think there is any other truck that can do what this has. I have 185000 miles on mine and haven't replaced anything except for the brakes and timing belt.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Buy Toyota
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr V6 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
I put 145,000 on the truck and I bought it used. I've done nothing to it but general maintenance. You can't go wrong with a Tacoma, it's my second Toyota and I will be buying a third after I put 200k on this one.
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Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Unbelievable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr V6 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
260000 miles It still runs as good as the day I bought it. No oil leaks. 5000 miles between oil changes, oil is on the stick mark. No squeaks. Original clutch still very strong. Manual trans, all boxes very tight. No whines or noises. Steering box is perfect, The paint is still an (8+) This truck has taken me through more crap than any vehicle I can ever remember. I've gone through 4 sets of front brakes, rear are originals, 1 starter, 2 batteries. I still have the second set of spark plugs in it and the second timing belt which I think I better change real soon. Don't let your wife use it or you'll never get it back.
Favorite Features
Visibility, power, comfort, handeling. Climbs like a mule.
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Ol' Reliable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr V6 Extended Cab SB
Review
Awesome vehicle! After 128k miles, no problems. Engine and cruise control work perfectly. Interior components have started to rattle a bit, but that is to be expected on a truck with so many miles. Good gas mileage, good power in V6 model. Speakers aren't great. Back seats don't have enough room for passengers (but space is good for cargo). Front seats also a little uncomfortable, especially if you're tall.
Favorite Features
Reliability, power, performance.
Suggested Improvements
More comfortable seats, better stereo, but its all moot, this is a '97!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
One word - RELIABLE
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr SR5 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
My tacoma has 190k on it and it has started and gotten me where I needed to be every day. Motor still runs like new, the only thing I have ever had to do to the truck was put brakes on, replace shocks and CV boot covers, and replace a rack and pinion mounting bushing, I've probably only spent around 500 dollars on maintenance on this truck and have owned it for 6 years, with 190+ K miles on it. I honestly think it would run forever.
Favorite Features
Reliable, good looking
Suggested Improvements
Better fuel economy.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
I am so Proud of our Tacoma!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD Extended Cab SB
Review
My husband has used our Tacoma for his handyman business for the past 3 years. He carries a FULL load of tools in the back daily under the shell AND tows a trailer filled with you name it (heavy weight) stuff on a daily basis. It just turned 178k miles and has never had ANY problems. He just put it through smog to get it registered and it went through with flying colors. It is just an awesome truck!!!!
Favorite Features
The extended cab is big enough to sit in!
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Disappointment for a Toyota
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD Extended Cab SB
Review
Within a year of purchase my Tacoma overheated twice on a flat interstate at normal speeds and once in West Virginia. Auto trans prevents effective use of already limited power and gas mileage has never been above 22. Under load, it sinks to around 12. It now has 106k miles and I've repaired the transmission linkages 4 times and had numerous electrical problems. Very disappointing for the reputation of a Toyota.
Favorite Features
Decent stock stereo with tape deck. Good sound quality.
Suggested Improvements
More efficient 4 cyl and better steering. Turning radius is similar to a school bus.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Tacoma
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
Great truck, very reliable and good on gas. Also has off road features, 5.5" lift, Rhino lining bed spray.
Favorite Features
Chrome brush guard and siderails. Fiberglass hard topper. Reese hitch. Manual trans.
Suggested Improvements
Tint windows
0 out 2 people found this review helpful
no worries
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB
Review
By far and away, the most reliable vehicle i have ever owned... at 100,000 miles it's just getting broken in... the a/c and heater work almost too well... with toyota quality there are no worries
Favorite Features
my favorite feature is the 16 valve , small but powerful 4 cyl engine that runs on reg 87 octane gas
Suggested Improvements
make the glove box lockable and thr radio buttons easier to see
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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