Faults:

Replaced thermostat around 60,000 miles. It gave me plenty of warning (about a month) because my temp gauge would dance around and I asked several people who all told me that it was fine. Finally it locked up, and my temp went way up, so I pulled over and had it replaced. No biggie.

I had the starter rebuilt around 80,000. It never left me stranded, but I noticed a time or two that it would click, and I had to turn the key off and back on, then it would start. I had it rebuilt as a precautionary measure.

Replaced the belts after 100,000. Normal maintenance I think.

General Comments:

Probably one of the most reliable vehicles ever made. I'm spoiled now, because I want a new 4-runner because I know it would be great quality, but I can't afford one. This truck has never let me down.

It drives, handles, and performs well. I mean, it's a 4-cyl 4x4, so don't try to drag race anybody. The power is ample. Off road is excellent. I had it stuck once, but, hey, water was flowing through the cab, so I guess it's my fault. I think if I would have switched to 4W-H it would have came out though.

Interior isn't very luxurious, but, I didn't expect that. It's a truck, not a Benz. Radio speakers are a little weak. No problem, I replaced the factory speakers with Alpines and added more behind the seat.

I highly recommend this vehicle. I don't plan to see this one any time soon.

Faults:

Starter at 100K.

Replaced valve cover gaskets twice and that's it!

General Comments:

Wish I had gotten the 6 cylinder, the 4 is poor on the highway, but off road it's fine.

Faults:

Parking brake keeps sticking in the winter. That's it!

General Comments:

This is one great pickup truck. It can haul a lot of stuff you wouldn't think a 4-cylinder could haul, like close to 1000 pounds of pavers for a walkway.

The Xtracab gives me extra interior storage capacity for miscellaneous items, such as groceries, as well as room for my dog.

The 4x4 traction helps me get around winters here in Utah when the snow piles up. Can't do that in our other car, my fiance's 1999.5 Volkswagen "New" Jetta, which practically scrapes the ground stock!

The 4-cylinder has some pep for being in a heavy 4x4 pickup, but for hill climbing often has to be down shifted into 3rd gear to reach the top. For this reason, I am considering a V6 Tacoma Xtra or Double Cab, or a Tundra Access Cab with the I-Force V8 (both with TRD Off-Road Package) for my next rig.