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2023 Toyota Tacoma Consumer Reviews

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2023 Toyota Tacoma Transmission Problems

Eric, 01/31/2023
2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
95 of 109 people found this review helpful

Bought a brand new Toyota Tacoma 2023 TRD Pro and the transmission failed after two days in the middle of busy intersection. It took close to a month for Toyota to deliver me a new transmission. There was no sense of urgency on Toyota's part to fix the problem. Luckily the dealership gave me a quality rental to use. I figured this would fall under the lemon law, but I got some nasty attorney type letter from Toyota basically saying it did not. Ok, then, what is Toyota going to do for the problem that they have created. I figure they should pay for an extended warranty and up to two months payments at the very least. If they believe in their product they shouldn't have to worry about funding an extended warranty protection plan. They offered one month payment and basically said nothing to make me feel confident in the product I bought or in Toyota as a Brand. I haven't posted a review of my experience in the hope that Toyota cared about their customers. I guess not. THINK TWICE ABOUT BUYING A TOYOTA TACOMA!!!! I hope others start sharing their experience with the Toyota transmission and customer service as I have here. If my post costs them one new vehicle sale it was worth it. My guess is that it will cost them many new Tacoma vehicle sales. I will look for other sites to post on. It is amazing what a back room customer service department can do to the brand of a vehicle. It should be about the customer.

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3 out of 5 stars

Great Looking Truck...But.

Steve D, 02/08/2023
2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
40 of 45 people found this review helpful

I recieved my new 2023 Tacoma on Dec 30, 2022 after waiting 5 months as it had to be ordered. I have had the truck now for 6 weeks and have to say I'm very dissapointed overall. I love the look of this truck, but after 6 weeks here are my grievences. #1 Engine and transmission don't seem right together, it doesnt seem to know which gear it wants to be in, very clunky to say the least. #2 Not as responsive as you would think for a small truck with a 3.5 Litre Engine. The most annoying issue is the cabin noise, The muffler sounds like its has a hole in it, very loud high pitch noise and vibration when accellerating, When on the Hwy it sounds like you have the back window open, its that loud!!! There is no sound proofing at all, just carpet on the metal. It just seems like driving a new 20 year old new vehicle. And lastly, the 3.5 Litre engine has a fairly loud and clicking tapping noise when idleing. It very well might be a great off road vehicle, but for everyday driving I don't recomend. I have 1500 kms on it now and will be looking to trade this in for something a little more up todate.

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1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality

Eladmit, 01/14/2024
2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Bought a new 2023 Tacoma in July of 2023. When I got it home from the dealer, I noticed a smudge on the bottom of the rocker panel. When I rubbed it with a rag the paint came off on the rag. I checked the other side, and it did the same. The paint came off the full length of both rocker panels and the bottom of both front fenders. I took it back to the dealer and the cost to repaint the truck was $6,760.00, which Toyota agreed to pay. When I contacted Toyota about replacing the truck due to the excessive repairs, they said no, that's what your warranty is for. I wish this was the only issue but it's not. The transmission is constantly slipping. While cruising at lower rpms it will start slipping and jerking. While braking, just before coming to a stop the back of the truck starts bouncing. The truck is hard to keep going straight. I am constantly adjusting the steering wheel. No modern vehicle should feel like this. The white paint stains very easily. I have less than 2000 miles and there are already stains that will not wax out. My gas millage has dropped significantly. When new I was getting around 22 mpg, now it is 18. And last, the radio reception is very, very, bad. You have to be in the city that the radio station is in to get a good reception. I bought this truck because my last Tacoma, a 2007 that I bought new, was amazing. This one has been a huge disappointment and will be my last Toyota after buying four new Toyota's in the past..

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Used 2019 Tacoma

John Stiglbauer, 02/06/2023
2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Overall it’s what I hoped for and expected. However it seems a bit under-powered. Given that it’s a V6 I had expected more from it. Gas mileage is just what I expected, I’m averaging 22-24 in combined use.

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5 out of 5 stars

my first Tacoma / very impressed

TONY TUNA, 02/11/2023
2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful

From the moment I test drove the Tacoma I was sold .it's so quiet / smooth / and very comfortable . I drive normal so I get a consistent 24-27 mpg . I chose the basics because all I need is a quality drive train and the Tacoma delivers it less all the bells and whistles I don't care for. reminds me of my once Dodge Dakota 5.2l that I put 289k on and it's still on the road / different owner with nearly 400 k on it . at 68 I switched to Toyota and i'm loving it .

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