Based on the safety rating data provided, the 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, which indicates above-average safety features. The car excels in side crash ratings with both the driver and passenger sides receiving a top score of 5. Additionally, it has a solid overall side barrier pole rating of 5 and a noteworthy side barrier rating overall of 5.
The Toyota TACOMA comes equipped with several key safety features, including electronic stability control, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning, all of which are rated as standard. These features contribute to enhancing the overall safety of the vehicle by helping drivers maintain control in various driving scenarios and providing warnings of potential collisions and lane departure.
In terms of complaints and recalls, the car has had 43 complaints reported but has not been subject to any recalls. While the number of complaints is something to consider, the absence of recalls is a positive indicator of the vehicle's reliability and safety.
Overall, the 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD offers above-average safety features and ratings, making it a solid choice for those looking for a safe and reliable vehicle in its class.
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Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD
ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.
Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.
Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.
| Test | 2005 Score | 2021 Score | 2024 Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Front Crash Rating | Not Rated | 4 | Not Rated |
| Front Crash Driver Side Rating | 5 | 4 | Not Rated |
| Front Crash Passenger Side Rating | 5 | 4 | Not Rated |
Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.
| Test | 2005 Score | 2021 Score | 2024 Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Side Crash Rating | Not Rated | 5 | Not Rated |
| Side Crash Drivers Side Rating | 5 | 5 | Not Rated |
| Side Crash Passenger Side Rating | Not Rated | 5 | Not Rated |
| Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front | Not Rated | 5 | Not Rated |
| Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear | Not Rated | 5 | Not Rated |
| Overall Side Barrier Rating | Not Rated | 5 | Not Rated |
The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.
| Test | 2005 Score | 2021 Score | 2024 Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollover Rating | Not Rated | 4 | Not Rated |
| Rollover Possibility % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Dynamic Tip Result | No Tip | ||
| Side Pole Crash Rating | Not Rated | 4 | Not Rated |
This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.
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This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.
TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.
| Manufacturer | Complaint Count | Recall Count | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | 208,358 | 3,259 | 1 |
| CHEVROLET | 111,306 | 2,082 | 2 |
| TOYOTA | 81,019 | 1,852 | 3 |
| HONDA | 61,937 | 1,268 | 4 |
| NISSAN | 56,226 | 930 | 5 |
| DODGE | 45,756 | 827 | 6 |
| HYUNDAI | 44,150 | 649 | 7 |
| GMC | 34,441 | 1,410 | 8 |
| KIA | 29,832 | 501 | 9 |
| CHRYSLER | 27,698 | 254 | 10 |
| TESLA | 26,230 | 730 | 11 |
| BMW | 24,890 | 1,877 | 12 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | 23,125 | 829 | 13 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | 19,066 | 2,925 | 14 |
| SUBARU | 18,513 | 703 | 15 |
| MAZDA | 10,599 | 364 | 16 |
| PONTIAC | 10,430 | 138 | 17 |
| CADILLAC | 9,434 | 444 | 18 |
| AUDI | 7,865 | 1,093 | 19 |
| BUICK | 7,851 | 279 | 20 |
| SATURN | 7,672 | 84 | 21 |
| MERCURY | 7,374 | 135 | 22 |
| LEXUS | 6,373 | 408 | 23 |
| LINCOLN | 5,897 | 423 | 24 |
| ACURA | 5,722 | 382 | 25 |
| MINI | 5,585 | 366 | 26 |
| INFINITI | 4,000 | 187 | 27 |
| MITSUBISHI | 3,912 | 397 | 28 |
| VOLVO | 3,875 | 727 | 29 |
| PORSCHE | 2,646 | 1,231 | 30 |
| SUZUKI | 2,272 | 123 | 31 |
| FIAT | 2,205 | 80 | 32 |
| SAAB | 1,536 | 76 | 33 |
| JAGUAR | 1,195 | 198 | 34 |
| SMART | 528 | 17 | 35 |
| GENESIS | 436 | 42 | 36 |
| ISUZU | 249 | 37 | 37 |
| ALFA ROMEO | 161 | 37 | 38 |
| MASERATI | 76 | 46 | 39 |
| BENTLEY | 46 | 159 | 40 |
| POLESTAR | 42 | 2 | 41 |
| LUCID | 14 | 6 | 42 |
| CODA | 4 | 2 | 43 |
| MAYBACH | 0 | 0 | 44 |