2002 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab review from North America
"It's a shame I have to sue Toyota to take it back or replace it due to the axle wrap problems."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had the truck back to the service department for axle wrap five times. The dealer has worked very hard to correct this problem. I believe it is an engineering problem. It looks like I may have to hire a lemon law lawyer to get my money back as the Toyota Customer Support folks now say all Tacoma's do this and it is not a problem. It does seen odd that they have spent several thousand dollars attempting to repair it if it is normal.
General comments?
The truck is slightly under powered. This becomes evident when towing, even a light weight trailer, 1700 lbs up any kind of grade.
Gas mileage is twenty plus while driving seventy five miles per hour on the freeway.
The rear seats are as big or bigger than most cars back seats. Perfect for my family.
The double cab portion of the truck at certain angles looks odd and ill designed. I think that the rear set of windows sweep upward too aggressively making the side of the truck (profile) appear large, flat and plain looking.
From the rear, the cab has a slight bubble like look. Although the overall looks are pretty good.
Radio and CD player are just below average in sound quality although the controls are very simple, well thought out and easy to use.
The fit and finish of exterior and interior are superior to other mini crew cab trucks that I test drove prior to buying the Toyota.
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| Would buy another Tacoma; worked for the co. for a while and parents bought one because of my truck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 77 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7500 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2002 |