MYRModel Year Report

2017 Toyota Tacoma

● Typical for this model
2017 Toyota Tacoma
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Tacoma Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 253 complaints 1997: 131 complaints 1998: 300 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 210 complaints 2001: 396 complaints 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 359 complaints 2003 2004: 414 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 540 complaints 2007 2008: 445 complaints 2009: 518 complaints 2010: 290 complaints 2011: 183 complaints 2011 2012: 294 complaints 2013: 124 complaints 2014: 92 complaints 2015: 100 complaints 2015 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 237 complaints 2017 2018: 199 complaints 2019: 209 complaints 2019 2020: 85 complaints 2021: 76 complaints 2022: 55 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2023 2024: 138 complaints 2025: 69 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2017: 237 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995177
1996253
1997131
1998300
1999249
2000210
2001396
2002333
2003359
2004414
2005707
2006782
2007540
2008445
2009518
2010290
2011183
2012294
2013124
201492
2015100
2016323
2017237
2018199
2019209
202085
202176
202255
202348
2024138
202569
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 66 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 36 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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2017 TOYOTA TACOMA, ODOM AT 9250.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180222

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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12/9/17 THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF SNOW ON MY DRIVEWAY. MY DRIVEWAY IS SLIGHTLY ON AN INCLINE AND THEN LEVELS OFF AT THE TOP I PUT MY VEHICLE INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND PROCEEDED UP THE DRIVEWAY WITH NO PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171228

I PULLED UP TO PARK THE TRUCK. AFTER PUT IN PARK THE 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA LUNGED FORWARD. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A BRICK WALL. THERE WAS ALMOST $5950.00 IN DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170412

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 23 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170619 — power train

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.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket.

Campaign 17V285000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170726 — 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.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 17V356000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180123 — equipment

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.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 17V831000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180509 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

Campaign 18V211000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20210121 — fuel system, gasoline

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,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

Campaign 20V682000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V285000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V356000 (engine) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V831000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V211000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V682000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Toyota Tacoma is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.