1995 Toyota Tacoma Base 4x4 AC
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- Photo: 2002 Toyota Tacoma in Imperial Jade Green Mica, front left, 10-12-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2002 Toyota Tacoma in Imperial Jade Green Mica, rear left, 10-12-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1995 Toyota Tacoma Base 4x4 AC is a 150-hp 2.7-liter inline-4 pickup truck with a 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $18,028 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Tacoma measures 199.0 inches long on a 121.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,340 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,028 ($38,446 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7L DOHC 16-valve EFI I4 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Injection Type | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time 4WD (front engine, part-time four-wheel drive), 2-speed transfer case |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic (ECT) |
| 1st Gear | 3.954 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.141 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.384 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.81 |
| Reverse | 4.091 |
| Final Drive | 3.42 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil-spring double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf-spring rear suspension with staggered hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Turning Diameter | 40.3 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in. |
| Tires Front | P225/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P225/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.8 in |
| Approach Angle | 36° |
| Departure Angle | 24° |
| Curb Weight | 3,340 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Toyota TACOMA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 11, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
NHTSA campaign 09E025000
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
May 24, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
NHTSA campaign 06E049000
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
Jul 10, 1996 · SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT CAN CRACK LEADING TO FAILURE OF THE SUPPORT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT.
NHTSA campaign 96V129000
Oct 11, 1995 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION, OR A BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BATTERIES.
NHTSA campaign 95V195001
177 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1995 Toyota TACOMA
Owner Complaints
177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Toyota TACOMA (21 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 12 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 90 |
| Structure | 29 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Tires | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1995 TOYOTA TACOMA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.