2017 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 239 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Power Train (68), Engine (36), Unknown Or Other (35).
Key takeaways
- 239 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% |
| Engine | 36 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 35 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 13% |
| Structure | 26 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 5% |
| Seats | 10 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3% |
| Wheels | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-02
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. Toyota dealership confi...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-23
The parking brake sticks. This is an issue because the vehicle automatically applies the parking brake briefly when switching from neutral to first gear or reverse to prevent rollback. When this happens, the parking brake sticks, and the rear wheels lock. I believe the brake cables have been infiltrated with water resu...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-06-18
Common issue reported amongst 2016-2019 Toyota Tacoma owners. Noticed brake fluid dripping from under driver's side dash directly under brake pedal onto floor mat. Upon inspection, found brake fluid dripping down from what appears to be brake booster. Leaking brake booster should be a safety recall with replacement cov...
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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.