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2017 Toyota TacomaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 325 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
325
Crashes
20
Fires
10
Recalls
5
TSBs
379
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 325 complaints, 20 crashes, 10 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

not shifting properly

25 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
2

paint came off

7 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
3

howling whining sound from rear differential

5 complaints • Severity 6.4/10

$X,XXX
4

wandering

5 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
5

infotainment system issues

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

67 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

142
0–30K
42
30–60K
16
60–90K
4
90–120K
2
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (142 reports) • Median: 15K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (67 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain67 (21%)
Other37 (11%)
Engine36 (11%)
Brakes31 (10%)
Structure:body26 (8%)
Fuel System24 (7%)
Electrical20 (6%)
Airbags13 (4%)

2017 Toyota Tacoma: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, with 67 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,002 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-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.

Complaint trend by year

5
16
52
17
69
18
40
19
37
20
32
21
7
22
12
23
28
24
18
25
25
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

17V285000Jun 2017

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.

17V356000Jul 2017

ENGINE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

17V831000Jan 2018

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

18V211000May 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

20V682000Jan 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Toyota Tacoma NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA19001ClosedOpened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

Electrical overstress

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

The worst model year for the Toyota Tacoma is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2017 Toyota Tacoma vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

325

Class avg

240

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2017.

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. 325 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Toyota Tacoma: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Toyota Tacoma is related to the drivetrain, with 67 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma has 325 complaints, 20 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Toyota Tacoma 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Toyota Tacoma has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Tacoma problems start?
Based on 208 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 15,002 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.
When was the 2017 Toyota Tacoma data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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.
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