2017 Toyota Tacoma Power Train Problems
- 51
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 51 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear differential · 10 records
- where diagnosed · 6 records
- highway speeds · 4 records
- differential leak · 4 records
- power train · 4 records
- parts recall · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 44 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
While entering the freeway, pressing the accelerator to merge, the truck stumbled as if lost all power for a full 4 to 5 seconds causing me to miss my chance to merge and pull over to the shoulder and wait for a clearing. It has done this several times but not this bad and this time i had my kids in the truck. There is a technical bulletin for this but my dealership will not perform it if they can't duplicate it.
ODI 11230591
Power Train
I started having problems with the vehicle shifting from 4th or 5th gear when attempting to reach highway speeds which in this area is 70 mph. The truck would stick and the rpms would go above 3000 rpm. I had toyota of midland look at this on 03/07/19. In april i contacted toyota corporate and told them of the problem and they assigned case #1904152129 and sent a corporate representative here on 04/24/19. The…
ODI 11308831
Power Train
Transmission does not engage (slips) in first gear from a cold start up. I am concerned this defect may cause an unsafe situation in the future.
ODI 11145090
Power Train
Transmission fails to start off in 1st gear especially when under a load such as a/c on during a hot day. Also constantly shifting from 6th to 4th then holding 4th for a short duration then shifting to 5th and immediate back to 6th then starts the process over again. I have verified this is the case with even new 2018 models the dealer and toyota state this is normal operation. The issue is we never know when it is…
ODI 11109773
Power Train
Tacoma rear differential leak - my 2017 toyota tacoma is leaking fluid from my rear differential. Currently there is toyota recall on 2016 and some 2017 toyota tacoma models.
ODI 11091905
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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
ODI 11139879
Power Train
At 1,200 miles i am noticing a howling noise in the interior (although sounds like transmission) as transmission changes gears at highway speeds of 55-65 mph.
ODI 11080236
Body · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was making left turn crossing traffic rolling almost to a stop ,pressed on gas and truck did not move and paused about 2 seconds and took off across intersection and oncoming truck had to brake hard to avoid hitting me.i contacted dealer and test drove with tech. Could not duplicate incident and told other like problems reported to dealer ,ran tests and reported no problem found. Also reported to them turning left…
ODI 11079637
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My tacoma has 17000 miles on it. Here lately i've been hearing a chirping noise coming from the engine bay. It doesn't start right away so i know it's not a pulley or a belt. I don't drive the truck hard because let's face it, it's powertrain isn't the greatest and shifts like a kid learning to drive a stick. Im sure the chirping noise is the high pressure fuel pump in the engine bay. For awhile thought it was…
ODI 11076485
Power Train · Suspension
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…
ODI 11074197
Power Train
Transmission does this on a random basis it is too quick to upshift causing the engine to bog down. -transmission causes the tuck to lurch forward at low speeds. -shifting from r to d on a hill can sometimes cause the truck to roll back as if the truck was in neutral -in general, the transmission is inconsistent in operation. In the same situation, it may react differently -during hard acceleration after you let up…
ODI 11071537
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was in motion trying to accelerate from a slow speed to a higher speed entering a high speed road. The truck failed to accelerate and would not go over 20 miles an hour. I had to swerve off the road to avoid an accident. The truck was towed to toyota since its under warranty. It was diagnosed and was told i have one of several trucks out there that have this computer issue the causes this. I was told they do…
ODI 11064473
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
It doesn't track straight at 45+mph , under powered, cruise is lost shifts erratic an. 16-18mpg running 91oct....etc
Crash reported
ODI 11165313
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
TRANSMISSION CONSTANT HUNTING/ SHIFTING.
ODI 11194552
Power Train
The vehicle differential started to howl and whine at 800 miles and has steadily increased in severity as i put more miles on it. This is indicative of a bearing failing inside the differential. Toyota has brushed this off. They have not physically inspected the differential or even checked the fluids and provided no answer to what is going on with this vehicle. What is keeping my vehicle from not seizing up on the…
ODI 11057863
Power Train · Suspension
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…
ODI 11074953
Power Train
When driving at highway speeds and you come to an abrupt slowdown to rolling the truck will shudder, clunk into gear and then when about to stop will lunge forward at times. This has happened 3 times where the abs actuates due to the lunge from the transmission shift and almost caused me to rear end the vehicle infront. In the toyota tacoma forums there are many whom experience the same issue but toyota seems to not…
ODI 11057698
Power Train
6 speed automatic transmission is always on a higher gear. Often lugs the truck around and can be hazardous when turning left or right from rolling as the truck often stays at a higher gear and will either lug the vehicle or jerk/rough downshift. When sudden acceleration is needed, truck will lag or jerk. Has the potential to cause or be involved in accidents due to transmission mapping.
ODI 11042109
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the six speed auto transmission failed to downshift properly. In addition, the transmission was slow to change over, there was an abnormal noise, and the vehicle lunged forward, which presented the risk of a potential crash. The failures occurred intermittently. Recently, while the vehicle was at a stop with the brake pedal depressed, it lunged…
ODI 11222276
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While attempting to stop the vehicle, it began to jerk. The vehicle was taken to tustin toyota ([redacted], tustin, ca 92782, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed a software update. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed oil. The vehicle…
ODI 11230772
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Brought car in for a 15k mile check up and recall check on 08/04/2017. The service manager told me that there was in fact a leak and they would need to keep the car for a few days to repair. The parts were ordered and will be there in a couple days. 1 week later i was able to get a loaner car. Now it has been over 30 days and they have not fixed the truck. Superstition toyota located on e. Auto loop ave, mesa, az
ODI 11022439
Power Train
When vehicle cold and going coasting down hill (15 mph at most) the transmission lags before it engages. Rpm's rev up. But vehicle does not respond. Press break and then responds. Not first time this has happened...also happened coasting up hill to stop sign.
ODI 11012453
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to toyota of tampa bay located at 1101 e fletcher ave, tampa, fl 33612 [redacted], for a recall inspection seen on the news in may of 2017. The contact stated while at the dealer he was informed that the bolts on the differential were fractured and the vehicle was unsafe to be driven. The contact stated the dealer provided him with a…
ODI 11010509
Power Train
Noticed a weird rotational noise from the day i bought the truck. Took it into prestige toyota dealer for it's first oil change and asked if they could check out the noise. Diagnosed as the rear differential even though it wasnt leaking. Two weeks later they are telling me it's going to take a month or more to get the part. I am in a loaner car and can't seem to get a solid answer on whats going on with these rear…
ODI 11004646
Power Train
Rear differential leak recall #: 17v-285 my toyota dealership has had my 2017 tacoma truck since mid july. After weeks of calling the dealership they cannot give me a completed repair date. Toyota has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time and i want toyota to exchange my current truck for a new one: my current truck has less than 10,000 miles. Calls to toyota resulted in no action taken…
ODI 11021857