2017 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Power Train (68), Unknown Or Other (36), Engine (36).
Key takeaways
- 242 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 | 36 | 15% |
| Engine | 36 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 13% |
| Structure | 27 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 5% |
| 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%.
| 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 2026-10-12
Description of the Problem: I am filing this safety complaint regarding severe, premature clear coat failure on my 2017 Toyota Tacoma (Magnetic Gray Metallic). The factory paint defect is actively creating two distinct safety hazards involving driver visibility and cabin air quality. First, the clear coat on the hood ...
Structure - filed 2026-10-09
Vehicle: 2017 Toyota Tacoma Issue: Persistent water intrusion, extensive mold contamination, and unresolved condition following Toyota Limited Service Campaign 21TD03. Approximately 12–18 months ago, Gray-Daniels Toyota in Brandon, Mississippi, performed Toyota's service campaign addressing water intrusion through the...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-08
While driving at highway speeds on the interstate, the driver-side sun visor suddenly experienced an internal mechanical failure, snapping at the pivot point. Instead of detaching completely, the visor dropped down into a vertical position, completely blocking my forward windshield view. Because this occurred while dri...
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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.