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2017 Toyota Tacoma: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 239 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

5recalls
239complaints
12crashes reported
6fires reported
9injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train67 · 28%
  • Engine36 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other35 · 15%
  • Service Brakes31 · 13%
  • Structure26 · 11%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System23 · 10%
  • Electrical System21 · 9%
  • Vehicle Speed Control11 · 5%
  • Seats10 · 4%
  • Air Bags10 · 4%

What owners report

Power Train

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

Service Brakes

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.

Service Brakes

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.

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tacoma. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.