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2017 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 244 total for the year
Median mileage
2,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 2% of the 244 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Two major issues on my truck: 1) the front driver side suspension has been squeaking whether the vehicle is in motion or not. 2) the radio unit reboots itself randomly and multiple times during a short drive rendering the backup camera useless.”

NHTSA complaint #11296907, filed 2020-01, 42,000 miles

“The truck shifts into too high of a gear when attempting to accelerate between 20-30 MPH., causing engine to rev up to and beyond redline (5500rpm to 6000rpm), which is extremely damaging to a new engine. This results in a 3 or more second delay or stall while the transmission finds an appropriate gear for the current speed. Most of the time, when it finally does find a gear, it is often too low, resulting in extreme engine revving followed by complete loss of power. …”

NHTSA complaint #11074953, filed 2018-02, 2,000 miles

“Vehicle has a vibration on decelaration between 20 to 0 MPH without foot on the brake and vehicle out of gear on manual transmission. Vehicle is always on a street going straight and happens at every decelaration.”

NHTSA complaint #11074875, filed 2018-02, 1,880 miles

“The transmission in this truck shifts erratically. The first second shift alternates between extremely slow and harsh enough to make the truck buck and shake. Because of this shift issue power applied at low speeds is inconsistent. The transmission searches for gear at highway speeds and downshifts excessively. The transmission issues started at approximately 2000 miles on the vehicle and are ongoing. The issues occur at speeds from 2mph through 75mph these issues make the vehicle unpredictable and more difficult to control. …”

NHTSA complaint #11074197, filed 2018-02, 2,000 miles

“Mileage 64000: Vehicle went in for oil change and the mechanic noticed an issue with the differential mounts. The right bolt was corroded and broken leaving that side unsecured. The other bolt was heavily corroded also but still intact . I had the support bolts, nuts and washers replaced on both sides for safety. These bolts were in a bad condition in relationship to a everything else under the vehicle. I want to make sure there isn't an issue with the bolts failing this early.”

NHTSA complaint #11456610, filed 2022-03

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202598%
202453%
202324%
202134%
202011%
201942%
201863%
201762%
2016144%
201544%
201489%
20131411%
2012217%
20116032%
20109532%
200911923%
200812528%
200711822%
200615420%
200513719%
20048520%
20036618%
20028225%
20018120%
20005225%
19993514%
1998289%
19972418%
19968734%
19959051%

Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma

Transmission and drivetrain
68 complaints
Other or unknown
37 complaints
Engine
36 complaints
Brakes
32 complaints
Body and structure
28 complaints
Fuel system
25 complaints
Electrical system
22 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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