2017 Toyota Tacoma engine problems
36 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 9,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 9,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed the odor of burning oil. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had an oil leak. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v285000 (power train). Later, while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and three unspecified warning indicators illuminated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was idling, the contact heard an abnormal rattling and ticking noise coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1810010762. The failure mileage was 37,202.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
- Drivetrain & axles 68 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Body & structure 27 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints