2017 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 15%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,375miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 15% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,375 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine make noise afther 5 minutes start clack , clack , look like I have the diesel car , when push gas make noise and sometimes loos power , when driven I hear the noise inside cabin clack clack all the time everywhere my truck is 2017 Tacoma 4 doors with 36,000 miles I take yo dealer Toyota an say is normal . Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #11289547, filed 2019-12, 25 miles“My truck makes a loud thud sound when accelerating from a dead stop, slowing down to a dead stop, and slowing down fast from higher speeds from 70-25. This happens multiple times a day. I'm fearing for my life and am not in financial position to get another car. Please look into this quickly. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11139879, filed 2018-10, 3,500 miles“While driving my Tacoma at freeway speed, I accidentally hit the gearshift forward into neutral. This caused the engine to shut off, losing power assist to the steering, braking, etc. Every warning light on the dash began to flash including low oil pressure, high trans temp, etc. I also recreated this problem at a later time (after I figured out what had happened) and it was the same result--the trucks motor died when shifted into neutral causing a very dangerous situation for an inexperienced driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10971534, filed 2017-04, 2,500 miles“My 2017 truck was recalled and I am currently driving a rental. They my truck might take up to 8 weeks to fix, its been close to 4 weeks so far. I use my truck for work and am currently losing wages because I don't have the truck. Why do I need to make monthly payments for the truck I don't have? The rental is not usable of my work and the defect in truck was not my fault. I don't see why I should pay for something I don't have. I have asked the dealership about this matter and they said to continue payments because I am using a free rental. …”
NHTSA complaint #11030689, filed 2017-10, 10,000 miles“3.5l v6, limited edition, extended cab, 4x4, automatic, 1200 miles on odometer. Driving about 35mph on snow covered road in four wheel drive. Engine not completely warmed up and outside air temperature 9 degrees. Suddenly engine revved up without any pressure on accelerator and vehicle went into a sideways slide into the oncoming lane. Revving lasted about 2 seconds and then came back to normal RPM's. I got vehicle back in control but the unexpected acceleration was an eye opener and I was very fortunate there were no oncoming vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10935959, filed 2016-12, 1,200 milesRelated recalls
- 17V356000Jun 1, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2016–2017
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- 10182963Oct 5, 2020TSB: Some 2016 ? 2020 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a chirp noise from the main accessory drive belt. Follow the Repair Procedure in this…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 23% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 8 | 15% |
| 2022 | 7 | 12% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 14 | 16% |
| 2019 | 29 | 13% |
| 2018 | 26 | 12% |
| 2017 | 36 | 15% |
| 2016 | 47 | 15% |
| 2015 | 12 | 12% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 6% |
| 2012 | 122 | 41% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 18 | 2% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
68 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology