Toyota Tacoma vs. Mazda Mazda3 Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Toyota Tacoma or Mazda Mazda3 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Toyota Tacoma and the Mazda Mazda3 truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Toyota Tacoma and Mazda Mazda3 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Toyota Tacoma and the Mazda Mazda3 were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota Tacoma and the Mazda Mazda3 have been recently.
See Toyota Tacoma vs. Mazda Mazda3 price comparisonSee what people are saying about Toyota Tacoma reliability
More about the
Toyota Tacoma
More about the
Mazda Mazda3
Take the TrueDelta survey on your car and get free access to all of the data on this page. Click here to get started!
Toyota Tacoma Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Toyota Tacoma
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Tacoma Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Tacoma: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Good reputation for reliability - most known issues are minor and the 2011 is far enough into the 2nd Gen to have most resolved. |
| 2008 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Toyota has a great reputation for building quality vehicles with low repair rates. |
| 2007 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
I have over 31K miles and never been into the dealership |
| 2007 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
To date I have 31K miles on the taco with NO PROBLEMS! It gets excellent fuel economy for a 6,000lb pickup truck. |
| 2007 | 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
Takes a beating. Uses regular gas. Easy maintainance. 4cyl runs forever. |
| 2007 | 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD |
Hopefully very few repairs over the next 200K miles vs. a ford ranger. |
| 2007 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
They are top notch according to Consumer reports. I compared all trucks before buying, the Tacoma came in #1. |
| 2007 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It always started |
| 2007 | 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
Toyota makes some of the best I4 engines out there. I wanted an engine and drive train that would be trouble free for years. |
| 2007 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
After 10,000 miles, no problems to report so far. |
| 2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
In 3 years, I have never had to take it to the dealer. |
| 2005 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The only problem I have with the 2005 Tacoma is that the front mud guards crack and bang on the bottom of the truck while driving. The mud flap problem is common according to other owners and the dealer will not warranty them. Big $$ to replace. |
| 2003 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I abuse this car many times and it still runs great |
| 2002 | 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
I had that truck 8 years and had no repairs. Routine maintenance only. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Tacoma: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
My Tacoma front axe had to be replaced at 15k. Rear differential started to go at 29k, and eventually went out at 34k. Rear leafspring snapped in half at 38k. Toyota told me to kick rocks. transmission actec funky when shifting. and more to the list. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Mazda Mazda3 Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Mazda Mazda3.
