5. Toyota Tacoma (First Generation)
The late ’90s Toyota Tacoma (first generation) has earned its reputation as a workhorse among midsize pickups.
Praised for a reliable powertrain and rugged construction, these trucks frequently rack up hundreds of thousands of miles without complaint.
J.D. Power’s reliability ratings reinforce the Tacoma’s legacy, as many early models are still on the job—long after their selling dealerships have become a distant memory.