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#BS-2017-TOY86-E7B9

2017 Toyota 86

Based on reports from 3 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

101

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:bodyHIGH

1 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body1 (33%)

Other1 (33%)

Engine1 (33%)

2017 Toyota 86: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2017 Toyota 86, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2017 Toyota 86, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

16V920000Jan 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016 through August 11, 2016 equipped with an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button or manual transmission are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the "Park" position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

17V295000Jun 2017

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2017 Toyota 86 vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minicompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Toyota 86: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Toyota 86?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Toyota 86 is related to the structure:body, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2017 Toyota 86 reliable?

The 2017 Toyota 86 has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2017 Toyota 86 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2017 Toyota 86 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2017 Toyota 86 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Toyota 86 problems start?

Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 20 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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