2014 Toyota Tacoma MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2014 Toyota Tacoma is rated 17 to 22 mpg combined across 8 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual.

EPA fuel economy

2014 Toyota Tacoma · 8 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

22MPG combined

21 city 25 highway

$3,050 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual

Best version costs $3,250 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,050 to $3,950 a year. Compared with 2013, the best gas version is down 1 mpg.

Fewer complaints than a typical Tacoma year

The 2014 drew 33 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 84 for a typical Tacoma year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.

Years to avoid: 2016; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Tacoma year ranked The 2014 Tacoma's recalls and problems

Every 2014 Tacoma version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual Best EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD	22 mpg	21 / 25	$3,050
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD	21 mpg	19 / 24	$3,200
2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 4-speed automatic EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD	19 mpg	18 / 21	$3,550
2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 5-speed manual EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD	19 mpg	18 / 21	$3,550
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed automatic EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD	19 mpg	17 / 21	$3,550
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 5-speed automatic EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD	18 mpg	16 / 21	$3,700
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD	18 mpg	16 / 21	$3,700
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD	17 mpg	16 / 19	$3,950

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual	$3,048	$254	$15,239
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic	$3,193	$266	$15,964
2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 4-speed automatic	$3,529	$294	$17,645
2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 5-speed manual	$3,529	$294	$17,645
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed automatic	$3,529	$294	$17,645
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 5-speed automatic	$3,725	$310	$18,625
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual	$3,725	$310	$18,625
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual	$3,944	$329	$19,721

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Toyota Tacoma MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 21 to 23 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2013. Hybrid: 23 to 24 mpg (2024 to 2026); highest in 2024.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2014: gas 22 mpg · hybrid not offered

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Toyota Tacoma best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	22	–
2011	22	–
2012	22	–
2013	23	–
2014	22	–
2015	22	–
2016	21	–
2017	21	–
2018	21	–
2019	21	–
2020	21	–
2021	21	–
2022	21	–
2023	21	–
2024	23	24
2025	23	23
2026	23	23

Every Tacoma year's ratings in one table

How the 2014 Tacoma compares

2014 midsize pickups covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2014 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Toyota Tacoma This page Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$3,050
Nissan Frontier Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$3,200
Honda Ridgeline Best: gas	17 mpg	17 mpg	$3,950

2014 Tacoma recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 93 owner complaints for the 2014 Tacoma.

Owners most often describe rust or corrosion (9 complaints, 10%), then shaking or vibration (6). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2014 Tacoma recalls and problems

Questions

Does 4WD lower the 2014 Toyota Tacoma's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 to 3 mpg: the 2.7L 4-cyl gets 22 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 19 with 4WD.

Does the 2014 Toyota Tacoma need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2014 Toyota Tacoma version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2014 Tacoma's MPG compare with the 2013?

For 2014, the best gas version is rated 22 mpg, down 1 from 23.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.