Used 2012 Toyota Tacoma Consumer Reviews
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Happy Man
Happy Man, 04/19/2019
updated 04/23/2024
2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought mine new in 2012. I bought the Crew Cab, TRD. Other than scheduled maintenance I have done nothing to this truck. I like the way it handles in city and on the highway. I would like a little better gas mileage but I’m satisfied overall. I would recommend this truck to anyone.
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Oldie but Goodey.. Built for it's year
PHJTEXAN, 07/25/2016
2012 Toyota Tacoma V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this beauty (been searching for a Tacoma for 3 1/2 weeks) and have read up alot on reviews, Pros/Cons. This truck was built for it's year '12, of course fuel economy wasn't great back in the year but fuel at that time was cheap as well. This style reminds me of my time, when I was younger, so it brings back alot of memories. It's not the High tech/push the button on warm seats/easy smooth turns, etc etc plz people it's a truck that will do the job when needed. To save gas on long distance hwy (put the gear in 4-D drive, it will save you gas (around 22-24 mph). In the city well that's different (can put you at 16-18, all depends on how you drive, right). As for metal to the pedal, me personally it picked up quick and felt the power/jerk on this baby. Long bed vs Short bed: long bed you get a better smoother ride when accelerating compare to the short bed. Long Bed you have a better balance and you can put more items in the back. I'm an old school kind of guy and this truck fits the year it was built.. people these days want old school trucks to be like luxury and well, they should either sell it and get a more of there style truck. I had the option to get a '17 or '16, but body style was different, remember (for those who knows) '12 was the beginning of a new body style change for Tacoma and it was also a change of technology as well. So... it comes down to this: great truck, it has the power (long bed) I have the TDR sport and so far at 80k now.. i havent had any issues...
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Major Driveline Problems, won't buy another, Toyota offering arbitration
12tacoowner, 05/20/2012
2012 Toyota Tacoma V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
46 of 77 people found this review helpful
I have a 2012 double cab v6 TRD Off-Road, 100% stock. Lemon?? My first Toyota. Bought new from dealer out of state, arrived by transporter and immediately had major drive line vibration. Been to local dealer 3x; in contact with Toyota USA because the dealers can't fix. Read up on this at TacomaWorld, there are many 2012's with this prob, sad. If you must buy, test drive from a dead stop through 30mph, up hill if possible. Putting a load on it makes the prob especially noticeable if it's there at all. Toyota modern day quality is sub-par, unfortunately they're the only mid-size truck with a v6, 4x4, double cab w/ manual trans option. btw, manual trans is made by Aisin = not goo
Horrible Ride
Russell, 12/24/2019
2012 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Ride was terribly uncomfortable. I've had 2 Tacomas in my life. Had this one and a 1997. The 1997 had non adjustable head rests and a rough and uncomfortable ride. Once I totaled it in an accident I got another Tacoma due to how reliable they are. Turned out that was a big mistake when I got the 2012 regular cab 4WD with bucket seats. I'm 6'3" and the head room was tight. I could sit up fully straight without my head grazing the ceiling. Seat was set so that it couldn't be lowered so this truck is not friendly to talk people. The truck did have enough leg room but only if I scooted the seat as far back as it could go. Since I couldn't lower the seat everytime I was stopped at traffic lights I had to lean down with my neck to be able to see the light which was uncomfortable. The ride was really rough and bumpy and everytime I went over a speed bump my head would hit the ceiling. Reliability was amazing but since Tacomas are so unpleasant to drive I got rid of it once it was paid off and got a new Colorado which has a far smoother ride and I can adjust the seat to fit a guy my size. If you're not a tall guy and don't mind rough and bumpy rides the Tacoma is a good truck if reliability is what you're after. However, if you're after having a comfy ride and driving experience I would stay clear of Tacomas.
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Extremely POOR Gas Mileage & Extremely UNSAFE Trk
johnd38, 04/03/2013
updated 04/20/2022
2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 4A)
27 of 48 people found this review helpful
Truck has unpredictable hesitation / stall. This is not a good thing with oncoming traffic & is Extremely Unsafe. Toyota has been notified, but their response is to drive more aggressively (Unsafe). When you pull out into traffic & their is no response to the gas pedal, it is a very unsafe feeling. I've had Tacomas in the past with marginal gas mileage of 25 mpg, but this is terrible - less than 20 mpg. Toyota has gotten worse & does not live up to the high standards that it once had. Very tinny when closing doors & Poor Dealer Maintenance. Probably will not buy again unless they improve much more. They are relying on past reputation instead of making a better vehicle. Finally found a good Tacoma - 2007 Base model: Good gas mileage, reliable, better than the newer ones. Toyota lost a new car sale, but don't produce the vehicles customers want. Too bad, so sad. Guess they don't listen to customers. Seems like there is No Engineering; only Sales & Marketing today. Put some Engineering effort into this: Improve Gas Mileage -30 mpg+ can be done & quit all the electronic giz wiz "features". Get back to basics & make a good, fuel efficient vehicle again.
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