Last updated: 2026-10-10

76
GoodReliability score: 76 out of 100, rated Good
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Toyota Reliability Ratings — Every Model Ranked

Above average among all brands on the site, the Toyota lineup holds up well as a used-car choice. Crown leads, with Corolla, 4RUNNER and Corolla Cross also rated excellent. Tacoma trails, yet it still rates good. The spread is narrow, since no model falls below good. Crown has only a short record, covering 2023 to 2026, with no complaints filed so far.

The same trouble spots show up across many models. Owners describe transmissions that shudder, hunt for gears or jerk when shifting, and some cars lose drive on the highway. Electrical fires, often starting near the battery, are the most serious pattern. Air bags that did not deploy in serious crashes are also reported on most models. For a shopper, the model year matters as much as the model. Check the year-specific warnings, and confirm all recall work is done before buying.

19 models tracked9 years of data474 total recalls11695 owner complaints$362–$642/yr repair costs

Toyota Best Year Score Comparison

Each bar shows the best single model year score for that Toyota model. Longer bars indicate higher peak reliability.

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Toyota Model Rankings

Scores below are averaged across all tracked model years. The “Best Year” column shows the highest-scoring model year that has been on the road for at least two years, where available.

#VehicleBest YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaints / 10kMaint. RatingEst. Repair Cost
1Toyota Crown202485/100Excellent00.04
2Toyota Corolla Cross202482/100Excellent128.24.5
3Toyota Corolla202181/100Excellent446.44.5$362/yr
4Toyota 4Runner202380/100Excellent172.94$514/yr
5Toyota Venza202480/100Excellent50.64$444/yr
6Toyota GR86202479/100Good38.54
7Toyota Grand Highlander202479/100Good109.84
8Toyota Prius202179/100Good314.94$408/yr
9Toyota Camry202278/100Good356.44$388/yr
10Toyota RAV4202476/100Good537.94$429/yr
11Toyota Avalon202275/100Good1111.94$463/yr
12Toyota bZ4X202475/100Good69.44
13Toyota C-HR202274/100Good625.74$441/yr
14Toyota Sienna202374/100Good288.63.5$554/yr
15Toyota Highlander202273/100Good6612.64$489/yr
16Toyota Sequoia202271/100Good178.53.5$642/yr
17Toyota Supra202470/100Good1715.83$526/yr
18Toyota Tundra202169/100Good9013.13.5$606/yr
19Toyota Tacoma202165/100Good2361.33.5$478/yr

Toyota Models

Toyota Crown

Toyota Crown

15th gen (2022–2023)

85
ExcellentReliability score: 85 out of 100, rated Excellent

Reliability is excellent across all four tracked model years, 2023 to 2026, and well above average for sedans. Federal recall records and owner complaints show nothing filed so far, so no weak spot can be named yet.

4 years trackedBest: 2024 (84/100)Worst: 2025 (84/100)
Toyota Corolla Cross

Toyota Corolla Cross

2nd gen (2024–2023)

82
ExcellentReliability score: 82 out of 100, rated Excellent

Reliability is a strength for this compact SUV, and the 2024 model is the safest pick among years that have had time on the road. The 2023 year is the one to watch.

5 years trackedBest: 2024 (82/100)Worst: 2023 (69/100)
Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla

8th gen (2020–2023)

81
ExcellentReliability score: 81 out of 100, rated Excellent

Low repair costs and an excellent overall standing make this compact sedan a strong used buy, with the 2021 the pick among proven years. Skip the 2020 and 2023.

9 years trackedBest: 2021 (83/100)Worst: 2023 (73/100)
Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner

6th gen (2025–2024)

80
ExcellentReliability score: 80 out of 100, rated Excellent

Used 4RUNNERs hold up well, and yearly repair costs run below the midsize SUV average. The 2023 model year is the pick, while 2018 and 2019 carry more recalls and complaints.

9 years trackedBest: 2023 (82/100)Worst: 2019 (77/100)
Toyota Venza

Toyota Venza

2nd gen (2021–2024), facelifted 2023, 2024

80
ExcellentReliability score: 80 out of 100, rated Excellent

Used Venza buyers get a dependable midsize SUV with repair costs below the class average. Every model year from 2021 to 2024 rates good or excellent, so none is one to skip.

4 years trackedBest: 2024 (80/100)Worst: 2021 (79/100)
Toyota GR86

Toyota GR86

2nd gen (2022–2023)

79
GoodReliability score: 79 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability is good overall and well above other coupes on the site. The earliest cars, especially 2022, drew the most owner complaints, led by sudden engine failure that owners often tie to sealant clogging the oil pickup.

5 years trackedBest: 2024 (77/100)Worst: 2022 (76/100)
Toyota Grand Highlander

Toyota Grand Highlander

1st gen (2024–2023)

79
GoodReliability score: 79 out of 100, rated Good

A good used midsize SUV, but the record is short, covering only 2024 through 2026. The 2024 has the most history and the most complaints, mainly power that cuts out when pulling away from a stop and a long wait for airbag repairs.

3 years trackedBest: 2024 (69/100)
Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius

1st gen (2001–2003)

79
GoodReliability score: 79 out of 100, rated Good

Used Prius buyers get a hybrid that holds up well, with a standing above most sedans and repair costs under the midsize average. The 2021 is the year to favor, with no recalls and few complaints.

9 years trackedBest: 2021 (82/100)Worst: 2023 (76/100)
Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry

8th gen (2018–2023)

78
GoodReliability score: 78 out of 100, rated Good

Good overall reliability and a low repair bill, about $388 a year, make the Camry a solid used midsize sedan. The 2022 is the pick among established years.

9 years trackedBest: 2022 (84/100)Worst: 2018 (65/100)
Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4

6th gen (2026–present)

76
GoodReliability score: 76 out of 100, rated Good

Used RAV4s rate good overall and cost less to keep up than most compact SUVs, with 2022 through 2025 standing out. The 2019 model year is the one to avoid, mainly for fuel tanks that stop filling early and an Engine Maintenance Required message that will not clear.

8 years trackedBest: 2024 (80/100)Worst: 2019 (66/100)
Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon

5th gen (2019–2023), facelifted 2022

75
GoodReliability score: 75 out of 100, rated Good

Good overall reliability puts this full-size sedan above average among sedans on the site, and independent repair-cost data shows yearly upkeep below the class norm. The 2019 model year is the one to skip, because of fuel pump stalling and harsh low-speed shifting.

5 years trackedBest: 2022 (80/100)Worst: 2019 (69/100)
Toyota bZ4X

Toyota bZ4X

1st gen (2023–present), facelifted 2025

75
GoodReliability score: 75 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability is good for a midsize electric SUV, and above average among SUVs on the site. The main worry is the 12-volt battery, which can leave the car dead and unable to start, sometimes again after a replacement.

3 years trackedBest: 2024 (75/100)Worst: 2023 (73/100)
Toyota C-HR

Toyota C-HR

2nd gen (2023–2023)

74
GoodReliability score: 74 out of 100, rated Good

Used C-HR shoppers get a compact SUV that holds up well, with an estimated repair bill of $441 a year. The main risk is the CVT: a whine or hum that grows with speed and often ends in a full transmission replacement quoted at $10,000 or more.

5 years trackedBest: 2022 (80/100)Worst: 2018 (66/100)
Toyota Sienna

Toyota Sienna

4th gen (2021–2023), facelifted 2022

74
GoodReliability score: 74 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability is good and close to the minivan average, with repair costs below what most minivans run. The 2023 model year is the pick, though owners report brakes that briefly let go near stops, so the van lurches forward.

9 years trackedBest: 2023 (76/100)Worst: 2018 (70/100)
Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander

5th gen (2027–present)

73
GoodReliability score: 73 out of 100, rated Good

Owner complaints and repair costs put this midsize SUV in good standing, with yearly repair costs below the class average. The main worry is the eight-speed transmission, which starts with a whine under acceleration and can end in outright failure.

9 years trackedBest: 2022 (74/100)Worst: 2024 (67/100)
Toyota Sequoia

Toyota Sequoia

3rd gen (2023–2023)

71
GoodReliability score: 71 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability is good for a full-size SUV, and yearly repair costs run below the class average. The 2018 and 2019 years rate lowest, and 2018 draws the most complaints, mostly false driver-assist warnings, including hard braking with nothing ahead.

5 years trackedBest: 2022 (72/100)Worst: 2018 (69/100)
Toyota Supra

Toyota Supra

5th gen (2019–2023)

70
GoodReliability score: 70 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability is good overall and close to average among sedans on the site, with an estimated repair cost of $526 a year. The 2020 and 2021 model years draw the most complaints, led by sudden power steering loss, oil pressure trouble, and electrical faults.

7 years trackedBest: 2024 (73/100)Worst: 2020 (63/100)
Toyota Tundra

Toyota Tundra

3rd gen (2022–2023)

69
GoodReliability score: 69 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability standing is good, and estimated yearly repair costs run well below the full-size truck average. The 2021 is the safer used pick, while the 2022 brings sudden engine failure and a throttle that goes dead when pulling away from a stop.

9 years trackedBest: 2021 (75/100)Worst: 2022 (57/100)
Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Tacoma

4th gen (2024–2023)

65
GoodReliability score: 65 out of 100, rated Good

Low repair costs and a good reliability standing make the Tacoma a sound used truck, though it ranks below average against other trucks on the site. Favor the 2021 and avoid 2018 and 2019.

9 years trackedBest: 2021 (70/100)Worst: 2024 (55/100)

Common Toyota Problems

Top complaint categories across all Toyota models, based on owner-reported issues to NHTSA.

POWER TRAIN1909 complaints (19%)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1350 complaints (13%)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1271 complaints (12%)
ENGINE963 complaints (9%)
AIR BAGS911 complaints (9%)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM796 complaints (8%)
SERVICE BRAKES780 complaints (8%)
STEERING532 complaints (5%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most reliable Toyota model?
Crown ranks first among Toyota models, but its record is short, covering 2023 to 2026, with no recalls or complaints filed yet. Among longer-established models, Corolla and 4RUNNER also rate excellent. The 2021 Corolla and 2023 4RUNNER are the years to favor.
Which Toyota models and years should I avoid?
Skip the 2019 RAV4, the 2020 and 2023 Corolla, the 2018 Camry, the 2022 Tundra, the 2024 Highlander and the 2019 Avalon. Tacoma buyers should avoid 2018 and 2019. Each of those years has a specific problem pattern in owner complaints, such as transmission faults or sudden engine failure.
Are Toyotas expensive to repair?
Mostly no. Independent repair-cost data puts the Corolla at about $362 a year, the Camry at about $388 and the Prius at about $408. Big vehicles cost more, such as the Tundra at about $606 and the Sequoia at about $642, though both still run below their class averages.
What problems do Toyotas have most often?
Owner complaints cluster in four areas: power train, electrical system, engine and air bags. Power train is the largest group, with 1909 complaints. Electrical fires and engine shutdowns while driving are the most serious reports. Air bag non-deployment in crashes appears on most models.
Is the Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Yes, though it is the lowest-ranked Toyota on the site. Reliability is good and repair costs are about $478 a year. Favor the 2021 and avoid 2018 and 2019. Watch for an automatic transmission that shudders at light throttle and brake fluid that leaks into the cab.

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How we score Toyota models

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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