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Owner report · 1995 model year

1995 Toyota Tacoma

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Wheels & Tires leads by volume: 101 of 177 complaints (57%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
177
Recall campaigns
6
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,850–$3,900
Combined MPG
16–22

Complaints by model year

  1. 1771995
  2. 2531996
  3. 1311997

Where owners report problems

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires101 (57%)
  2. Body, Seats & Latches29 (16%)
  3. Airbags & Restraints15 (8%)
  4. Other13 (7%)
  5. Transmission & Drivetrain12 (7%)
  6. Engine7 (4%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 1995: 4 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Small Pickup Trucks
Annual fuel cost ($)2,850–3,9002,850–3,9002,850–3,900
Combined MPG16–2216–2216–22
City / Highway MPG15–19 / 17–2615–20 / 17–2615–20 / 18–26
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)404–555404–555404–555
Complaints filed177253131Not compared
Recalls issued664Not compared
Crash-involved complaints212113Not compared
Fire-involved complaints310Not compared
Injuries reported19149Not compared
Deaths reported120Not compared
Configurations compared444

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Toyota Tacoma have?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Toyota Tacoma?

Suspension, Wheels & Tires: 101 of 177 NHTSA complaints (57%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Toyota Tacoma get?

EPA rates it 16–22 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Toyota Tacoma?

EPA estimates $2,850–$3,900 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd42.4LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks19 mpg (high)23 mpg21 mpg$2,950423 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd42.4LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks19 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)22 mpg (high)$2,850 (low)404 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd63.4LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks17 mpg20 mpg18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi
Configuration 4Manual 5-spd63.4LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks17 mpg21 mpg19 mpg$3,300468 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic 4-spd42.7L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks16 mpg19 mpg18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi
Configuration 6Manual 5-spd42.7L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks16 mpg20 mpg18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic 4-spd63.4L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks15 mpg (low)17 mpg (low)16 mpg (low)$3,900 (high)555 g/mi (high)
Configuration 8Manual 5-spd63.4L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks15 mpg (low)18 mpg16 mpg (low)$3,900 (high)555 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine71010
Transmission & Drivetrain122000
Fuel System31000
Electrical20200
Brakes41000
Steering52000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires1016011
Airbags & Restraints1580100
Driver Assistance & Speed Control52060
Body, Seats & Latches295010
Visibility & Lighting30000
Other130200

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (6)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Campaign 09E025000 · May 11, 2009

    Defect
    DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
    Consequence
    DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 09E012000 · Apr 7, 2009

    Defect
    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
    Consequence
    DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 06E049000 · May 24, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
    Consequence
    WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
    Remedy
    CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 06E026000 · Mar 23, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
    Consequence
    WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
    Remedy
    PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT

    Campaign 96V129000 · Jul 10, 1996

    Defect
    UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT CAN CRACK LEADING TO FAILURE OF THE SUPPORT.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    Campaign 95V195001 · Oct 11, 1995

    Defect
    THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION, OR A BATTERY EXPLOSION.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BATTERIES.