repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Toyota TacomaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 246 owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-682 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Toyota Tacoma has problems
246 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
68Power train4 crash/fire/injury
36Engine3 crash/fire/injury
31Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
28Structure1 crash/fire/injury
23Fuel/propulsion system
22Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
13Air bags
11Vehicle speed control
10Seats
4512 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 68 | 4 |
| Engine | 36 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 2 |
| Structure | 28 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 2 |
| Air bags | 13 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 3 |
| Seats | 10 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 45 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 Toyota Tacoma recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
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repaired · 2018 Q3
Driveline: differential unit
Risk. If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
5kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 54 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
47under 30k miles54under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Tacoma year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tacoma median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings
2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Tacoma owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2017 Tacoma TRD Off Road (manual transmission) makes a constant chirping sound when the engine is running and increases chirping sound when accelerator is pressed. The chirping sound ceases when the clutch is pressed in. It's clear through research that this is a "throw out bearing" issue.…
I was driving on the highway when my vehicle suddenly lost power. The engine light and traction control light came on, and I lost power, and the engine started sputtering. I had to pull off to the side and put on hazards. My Tacoma would only drive about 25 MPH after this happened. Based on a quick…
The Tacoma still has only 10,000 original miles. We yearly replace the oil when we have our annual vehicle inspection. The truck has been trouble since the beginning. Early on I noticed when going downhill, the automatic transmission seems to slip when applying the gas. I have taken the truck back…
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