The Lemon Index2015 Toyota Tacoma.
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 49 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 28, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 17 to 22 mpg combined. The best Toyota Tacoma year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 101 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Tacoma year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 55K miles on the car (63 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- body structure 2017
The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
- tires 2015
The affected vehicles may have had their tires and wheels changed to TRD PRO accessory tires and wheels, causing the inflation information on the tire placard to be incorrect which may result in the tire being improperly…
- equipment 2014
The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed.
Show all 4 recalls
- equipment 2014
The affected vehicles may contain an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 309 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- REVISION NOTICE January 22, 2018 Rev1: ?
- Front Brake Vibration Key Points: * Issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.7L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Bushing between truck bed and frame wore out causing bed to bounce around
2015 Toyota Tacoma owner · NHTSA complaint 11081502
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 28; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Tacoma year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2015 Toyota Tacoma problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (14%), brakes (14%) and airbags (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have?
4 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma get?
17 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Toyota Tacoma problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,800 and 55,300 miles. The middle report was at 10,000 miles, from 63 complaints.
Does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have?
2.7L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Tacoma year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2014 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works