2017 Toyota Tacoma: recalls and problems
5 recalls and 239 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
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 confirmed the same issue and replaced the throw out bearing on 6/24/26 through 7/2/26 (as covered by exte
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 resulting in rust/corrosion.
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 covered by toyota.
Truck has 116k miles, started losing power and acceleration diminished. cel and trac off light came on. pulled over twice after experiencing same issue. took to mechanic and diagnostic code p0301 (cylinder 1 misfire). replaced 6 spark plugs to be safe, and replaced broken coil in cylinder 1. drove less than a mile and cel came back on. brought to dealership this time and they found a leak in the head gasket and notic
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ||||
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | ||||
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tacoma. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.