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2012 Toyota Tacoma consumer reviews

$17,125–$22,105 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Tacoma Toyota
(89 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.7
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Love, love, love my truck.

Handles great, is very comfortable and easy to drive, holds almost anything (we have moved several times), pulls a trailer with ease, just slightly too small for our ever growing family.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great mid-sized truck

The truck is a great size - not too big or small, and very dependable. The 4cyl was my only complaint.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice truck.

Nice truck but still don't know if it's worth the money. Comfortable ride and seems to go were I need it to. Fit and finish are excellent. Radio is pretty bad for a 2012.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value, reliability, and performance!

Very satisfied with my Tacoma SR5. Owned for 1.5 years and never had a problem. Reliable and strong engine/transmission. Crew cab large enough for 4 adults and 6ft bed comes in handy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome truck

This is the best vehicle I've ever owned! It has never had a issue in any regard. Toyota products are the most reliable by far

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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It's a Toyota, enough said

Starts and warms up every time every day no matter the weather! I have confidence in that it's a Toyota and basically takes care of it's self.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst car I have owned

This car is infuriating with its bumpy ryde and cheap interior under powered engine Poor handling the brakes are not getting the job done needs to go back to engineering

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Can perform as daily driver and off road.

I really like the fact that I can drive my Tacoma everyday to work, it can handle any off road conditions, and will not get stuck in even up to 1 foot of snow. I expect some road noise and a rougher ride that is why I got a truck. If you want a soft ride and plush interior than go buy a car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Favorite car out of 4 I've owned

This car is fantastic, I can't wait to upgrade the stereo system, but I have no complaints. I have always wanted a Toyota Tacoma and was a little hesitant getting one that was 5 years old but other than the body style I don't see a difference from the new ones. It runs just like any other and I bought it with 60,000 miles on it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love My Toyota Tacoma

Great truck, I really enjoyed driving it, but now it's time to move on to something different. I bought this truck brand new in 2012 with only 6 miles. I am in the military so there were periods of time where the truck was not driven. The breaks have less than 700 miles on them, and the tires I would say are about 50% worn. The truck has some exterior parking lot damage, like chipped paint and door dings. Overall this truck is a good truck, gets about 60MPG in the town and 19MPG on the highway.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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