2017 Toyota Tacoma: raw data

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vehicle2017 / toyota / tacoma
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-14)
complaints239 on file (2016-09-15 → 2026-09-02)
recalls5
investigations1
fars82 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission delayed engagement and harsh shiftingPOWER TRAIN21 complaints2017-12 → 2021-06tacoma-2017-transmission-shift-delay
  • 11062727 THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE ON TAKE OFF INITIALLY, IT ALSO JUMPS AS YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN ,COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP LIGHT. IT HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. TOYOTA KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM, AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGE IT, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A FIX FOR IT…
  • 11419449 I have been having several intermittent issue with the automatic transmission on my 2017 Tacoma TRD off Road with 43000 miles. Among them are as follows: It fails to shift correctly (hunting for gears) on the highway and hesitates to accelerate when needed…
Water leak into rear cab with mold growthEXTERIOR LIGHTING, STRUCTURE16 complaints2019-12 → 2026-05tacoma-2017-rear-cab-water-leak
  • 11650577 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro Water has been leaking through the rear air-pressure vents for quite some time. I have had a moldy/musty smell in the truck after a good rain for at least 6 months. Then I started noticing mold coming up on the driver's side kick plate…
  • 11348578 THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHTING LEAKS WATER WHEN RAINING/CARWASH THIS CAN GENERATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Paint and clear coat peelingSTRUCTURE15 complaints2018-11 → 2026-06tacoma-2017-paint-clear-coat-peeling
  • 11741321 Clear coat and paint began to oxidize and fade after 4 years of ownership even when maintaining with wax
  • 11497944 Excessive peeling/flaking paint on all 4 doors, hood, gas cap, all over.
HVAC blower motor fan breakageUNKNOWN OR OTHER13 complaints2018-07 → 2018-09tacoma-2017-hvac-blower-failure
  • 11114001 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA AC BLOWER MOTOR BROKEN AT 17,000 MILES. I CAN NOT RUN AC/HEAT/DEFOGGERS IN 110 DEGREE WEATHER. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME PART WAS ON BACKORDER WITH ALMOST 1100 MORE WITH AN ETA OF 75 + DAYS.
  • 11112867 TRUCK CAB FAN PLASTIC SQUIRREL CAGE (THE AIR MOVER) HAS SEPARATED FROM FAN MOTOR SHAFT. CANNOT RUN FAN, THEREFORE CANNOT DEFROST WINDSHIELD OR RUN HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER, ALL ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ISSUES…
Brake master cylinder fluid leak into cabSERVICE BRAKES12 complaints2023-11 → 2026-06tacoma-2017-master-cylinder-leak
  • 11573751 The brake master cylinder is leaking to the inside of the cab floor.
  • 11566904 Brake system is leaking fluid into the cab, and collects on the floor mat. Brake fluid level has dropped below minimum cold level. Mileage 42,164 Leaking brake fluid can cause decreased brake performance, or complete failure of the braking system…
Rear differential fluid leakPOWER TRAIN4 complaints2018-05 → 2025-12tacoma-2017-rear-differential-leak
  • 11091905 TACOMA REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAK - MY 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA IS LEAKING FLUID FROM MY REAR DIFFERENTIAL. CURRENTLY THERE IS TOYOTA RECALL ON 2016 AND SOME 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA MODELS.
  • 11245629 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEEPING AND LEAKING AFTER SECOND REPAIR AND STILL NOT FIXED. ALSO SEEPING FROM FILL BOLT REAR DIFFERENTIAL, CARRIER GASKET, AND BOTTOM STUD AND CARRIER BOLT. IT ALSO POPS WHEN STARTING SOMETIMES.
Engine stall and power loss while drivingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14 complaints2018-05 → 2026-05tacoma-2017-engine-stall-power-loss
  • 11735232 Vehicle stalled on highway bridge. Took to mechanic shop. They put the diagnostic code machine on and the code indicated fuel pump failure. Toyota does have a recall notice for the year, make, and model of my vehicle. But not showing on my VIN.
  • 11700837 I was driving on the highway when my vehicle suddenly lost power. The engine light and traction control light came on, and I lost power, and the engine started sputtering. I had to pull off to the side and put on hazards…
Heated seat wiring harness meltingSEATS10 complaints2019-06 → 2025-10tacoma-2017-heated-seat-wiring-melt
  • 11228421 THE SEAT HEATER AMP AND HARNESS THAT WENT TO IT TRIED TO CATCH ON FIRE AND SHORTED OUT WHICH ENDED UP MELTING BOTH PARTS
  • 11246501 THE DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT CONNECTOR AND HEATER AMP BURNED UP AND SHORTED OUT. THIS CONNECTOR IS LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT. I FEEL THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD TO SAY THE LEAST…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
2392016-09-152026-09-02126POWER TRAIN:68; ENGINE:36; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:35; SERVICE BRAKES:32; STRUCTURE:26

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
17V83100020/12/2017EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSToyota 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."An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
17V35600001/06/2017ENGINEToyota 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.An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.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. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.
17V28500027/04/2017POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNITToyota 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.If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.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. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.
18V21100003/04/2018SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMToyota 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.A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
20V68200004/11/2020FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPToyota 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.If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.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. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
EA19001closedElectrical overstressAIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE2019-04-192024-09-1920V024The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW.  The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mount

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202482legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Toyota Tacoma vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/toyota/tacoma
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Toyota Tacoma},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/toyota/tacoma}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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