2017 Toyota Tacoma
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 68 of 239 complaints (28%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (9) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 323 in 2016 to 239 in 2017.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 gas-powered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–3,650 | 2,950–3,450 | 2,950–3,450 | 2,950–3,450 | 2,950–3,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–22 | 18–21 | 18–21 | 18–21 | 18–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–21 / 19–25 | 17–19 / 20–24 | 17–19 / 20–24 | 17–20 / 20–24 | 17–20 / 20–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 394–521 | 424–483 | 427–483 | 422–494 | 423–483 | |
| Complaints filed | 101 | 323 | 239 | 203 | 218 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 15 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 11 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 6 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 68 of 239 NHTSA complaints (28%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma get?
EPA rates it 18–21 MPG combined across 7 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
EPA estimates $2,950–$3,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 19 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 431 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 19 mpg (high) | 23 mpg | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 427 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | 18 mpg (low) | $3,450 (high) | 481 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 446 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $3,450 (high) | 483 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg (high) | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 448 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg (high) | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 441 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 68 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 15 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 34 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 20V682000 · Nov 5, 2020
Defect: 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, 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.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM · Campaign 18V211000 · Apr 4, 2018
Defect: 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. 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.
Consequence: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 17V831000 · Dec 26, 2017
Defect: 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. 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."
Consequence: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
ENGINE · Campaign 17V356000 · Jun 2, 2017
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
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. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT · Campaign 17V285000 · May 1, 2017
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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. 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.