2017 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Power Train (68), Unknown Or Other (38), Engine (36).
Key takeaways
- 245 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 68 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 16% |
| Engine | 36 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 13% |
| Structure | 28 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4% |
| Seats | 10 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-04
The authorized factory campaign repair for the third brake light leak (21TD03) was performed in 2021 but failed due to deficient dealership workmanship. Water intrusion continues to flood the rear interior cab, resulting in severe mold growth throughout the interior. This is a severe health and safety biohazard making ...
Structure - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the passenger inside the vehicle became aware of fluid leaking inside the cabin of the vehicle from the third rear brake light. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that there was mildew nearby where the failure star...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-17
Rear pressure vents leak and can cause mold with can cause breathing problems.
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More for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.