I bought a 2019 Tacoma with 89k. So far performance is fantastic and can definitely experience the quality build. This has made me skeptical of the reviews about poor engine build and transmission problems like hunting for gears. Can't pretty much dispel the proven track record of the 2019 as one of Toyota best build of the year. As for the transmission, it is still the best performing and reliable 6 speed transmission as compared to the other brands with high failure rates. One of the reason I stick with Toyota because I once had another brand manufacturer bought new and as soon as it hit over 100k, transmission problems or some solenoid problem. As for the engine, the dealer even included a lifetime engine warranty. That just tells me, they never expect the engine to fail. the review with the engine knocking sounds like an another brand car. it just doesn't happen to a toyota.

Bought a used 2019. 40 days after purchase truck gets knock in engine. Looking at 11k engine replacement as of now or 19k rebuild. Seems to be a big issue with 2GKRS engine (code could be a little off). Have seen multiple trucks with this engine having cylinder Fail at what toyota owners call low miles. Everything from 35k mile. Mine has 111k and I'm pretty sure poor maintenance might have been a partial issue but seem that people who are taking good care of maintenance are having same issue. I would speculate issues when machining the blocks and heads were happening and Toyota doesn't wanna own up to it. So sad for people who roll off dealership lot and ad hit with these repairs. Should just bought a clunker, at least I would be 40k in debt. Thanks for nothing toyota

Well this is a review on a 2021 but all the reviews on the 2019 are the same. The never ending shifting of a over geared transition, NO torque to speak of, Overly loud in the cab, carrier bearing not stiff enough so vibration when under a load or going up hill. Toyota Engineers: Put the 5speed transmission back in, add a twin turbo, sound proof the cab better and put is a one peace driveline or stiffer carrier bearing. This truck should not need Diff gears higher than 4.10s just to be able to daily drive. You guy need to go back to collage and learn more about power to weight ratio and toque converters. The Ford EcoBost gets more power, better MPG and the dammed thing is bigger and weighs more than the Tacoma. My grammar may suck but I can design and build a better truck than the current Tacoma team. Listen to the customer, we all don't live in California and don't care about what they want, the real Tacoma owners that need this truck to be the best need you to fix this xxx. Get some Engineers that actually drive the hills, go off road and put some real drive time in. You can make this cruise 80 and get 25mpg while providing power and toque.