2003 Toyota Tacoma Review

Name: 2003 Toyota Tacoma Review
Brand: Toyota
Price: 1720 USD
Rating: 4.6 (186 reviews)

2001 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab PreRunner V6 2WD SB

2002 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab V6 4WD SB

2001 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab PreRunner V6 2WD SB with TRD Package

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Pros

Flexible and refined drivetrains, competent off-road, multiple body configurations.

Cons

High price, most convenience features are optional, no third or fourth door on Xtracabs.

What’s new

The 2003 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup is upgraded with standard antilock brakes on all models. Additionally, child restraint system lower anchors have been added to the front passenger seat on Regular and Xtracab models, and to the rear outboard seats on Double Cab models.

Edmunds says

A capable compact pickup with a variety of body styles to suit most buyers. Has a reputation for reliability, but value in question due to high asking prices.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$204/mo

$246/mo

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Consumer reviews

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4.6

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TACOMA 4WD 2.7L 5 SPEED

KEEP-ON-TRUCKIN', 07/01/2004

2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)

I've always wanted a Toyota 4wd pickup, and I bought one about a year ago. It took me a while to get used to the 2.7L engine and the 5sp. But I was used to high reving engines, and this one almost runs like a diesel. Keep the revs low and change gears early, and she runs great. This is definitely a truck engine. You can feel the torque on the low end. I had an …

Great Truck, 10 years till my next one!

Jeff Miles, 11/21/2007

2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)

I have to be honest that this is the best truck that I have ever owned. It does great on gas. I never have any problem with it. I use it for hauling, loading kayaks, mountain biking. And driving all over the country. In 5 years I have put 100,000 miles on it with no problem. I plan to put another 150,000 miles on it. I just keep the oil changed brakes and tires every two years and …

Good combination of features

maxwellhammer, 04/08/2009

2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

2.4L automatic, extended cab 2WD SR5. So far, I'm getting 25 mpg. The smallest engine available, but has perfectly adequate power. This is the first year for standard ABS, which was a hard to find option. I searched forever for these features in a used truck, really glad I found it. I hear the '05 and newer Tacomas don't have as good build quality, they're larger and don't offer the …

What do I fix

toyotajeff, 11/21/2010

2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab PreRunner V6 Rwd SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

I purchased this truck when I was looking for a 4x4 and ended up being happy even though it is a 2wd. Other than general maintenance I have yet to repair anything ( in fact most mechanics I've talked to have yet to make repairs on this model). I love my taco and I never had any problems with the interior but I think they had an access of clocks cause they used the same one in my 87 …

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2003 Tacoma Highlights

Type:

Double Cab

Trim:

PreRunner

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$18,410
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$248/month
Seating	5 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	3,500 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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2003 Toyota Tacoma Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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TACOMA 4WD 2.7L 5 SPEED

Great Truck, 10 years till my next one!

Good combination of features

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Edmunds says

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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TACOMA 4WD 2.7L 5 SPEED

Great Truck, 10 years till my next one!

Good combination of features

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2003 Tacoma Highlights

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}