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Toyota of El Cajon

Buyer's Guide grade A · 7,720 public reviews · September 2026

Toyota of El Cajon earns an A. 7,720 public reviews average 4.8 stars and 4.3 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 91 percent of graded dealers around San Diego.

At a glance

  • Past buyers are close to unanimous. Few complaints across a long record.
  • Complaint share 4.3 percent, lower than the 10 percent typical near San Diego
  • Reviewers mention courteous staff most, in 336 reviews
  • Open Sundays · Toyota dealer

Why It Got an A

The star average is 4.8 from 7,720 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.79. 4.3 percent of reviews are one or two stars. That clears every bar for an A. The adjusted rating is 4.6 or better, complaints are 8 percent or less, and the record has at least 50 reviews. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star6,931 90%
4 star345 4%
3 star111 1%
2 star72 1%
1 star261 3%

What Reviewers Talk About

The subjects that come up most in public reviews of this dealer, with how many reviews mention each one.

courteous staff 336car buying experience 125oil change 90wait time 84tacoma 81honest staff 54no pressure sales 48appointment scheduling 41welcoming atmosphere 29tire rotation 24

Buying From Toyota of El Cajon

Toyota of El Cajon sells new Toyota vehicles and usually takes trade ins, so its used lot is a mix of brands. A certified car from the brand program comes with a factory backed warranty. A used car that is not certified is sold on the same terms as any other used car, so read the window sticker. How certified cars work.

Whatever the grade, the grade is about the dealer. The car is its own question. Ask the dealer if an independent inspection is allowed before you sign. A good lot says yes.

Dealer Details

Address965 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone619-270-3000
Websitetoyotaofelcajon.com
Listed featuresRentals, Oil changes, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Checks, Debit cards, Phone pay
TypeToyota dealer

Hours

Monday9 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday9 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday9 AM to 9 PM
Thursday9 AM to 9 PM
Friday9 AM to 9 PM
Saturday9 AM to 9 PM
Sunday9 AM to 8 PM

Common Questions

Is Toyota of El Cajon a good dealer?
Toyota of El Cajon earns an A in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Past buyers are close to unanimous. Few complaints across a long record. The grade reads 7,720 public reviews averaging 4.8 stars, with 4.3 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Toyota of El Cajon inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in El Cajon. You do not have to be there. The inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan with readiness monitors, a road test and photos of anything found, and the report comes the same day. Ask the dealer to hold the car while it is checked.
How is the grade worked out?
It needs 20 or more public reviews. The star average is pulled toward the national average by 25 average reviews so a short record cannot jump the line, and the share of one and two star reviews sets a ceiling. The full method is on our grading page.
Is Toyota of El Cajon open on Sunday?
Its listed Sunday hours are 9 AM to 8 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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122 points, a full scan and a road test, on the lot, same day report.

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