Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Tacoma
Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Hyundai Elantra
$452
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Toyota Tacoma
$478
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Overall Reliability Rating
Excellent
The Hyundai Elantra Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $452 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Elantra is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
Above Average
The Toyota Tacoma Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 7th out of 7 for midsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $478 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, the number of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Tacoma.
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Overall Car Ratings & Details
| 5 | (12) | |
| 4 | (37) | |
| 3 | (22) | |
| 2 | (5) | |
| 1 | (3) |
The Hyundai Elantra ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in safety.
“Own this car since 1992, still runs OK after 18 years. Auto tranny still works fine. At 30K defective cam seal ruined the engine; rebuilt under warranty. Replaced: tires (50 and 100K), battery (50...”
“Own this car since 1992, still runs OK after 18 years. Auto tranny still works fine. At 30K...”
| 5 | (12) | |
| 4 | (42) | |
| 3 | (10) | |
| 2 | (1) | |
| 1 | (1) |
“Bought this truck used in 2006 with 92,000 miles.
Has the 3.4 and is 4x4. Been the best truck I've ever owned.
Had the head gasket blow 2 weeks ago at 198,000 miles thanks to the crappy...”
“Bought this truck used in 2006 with 92,000 miles.
Has the 3.4 and is 4x4. Been the best truck...”