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
Rear differential leak. Received safety recall h0g from toyota. Made appointment and took truck to toyota of el cajon, mileage was 15,002. Was advised there was seepage and impounded truck and provided me a loaner vehicle. I have not been able to secure any firm answers on when the truck will be repaired other than the parts are not available. This is day 21 in the shop, reports of others over 60+ days. I have a…
ODI 11006770
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped moving abruptly and came to a rolling stop on the side of the road. The check engine, low oil pressure, and high transmission temperature warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to…
ODI 11004019
Power Train
Received a safety recall involving leakage from the rear differential, nhtsa recall no. 17v-285. Took to peterson toyota, boise, id, on 6/28/2017, and was told that i should turn the vehicle in. However, they offered to provide only a replacement car, not a truck, which would not be of any use to me. They also refused to tell me how long it would take to get parts, possibly months. I called the toyota corp customer…
ODI 11003733
Engine · Power Train
Noticing that as i come to a stop at the last second the drivetrain seems to snap out of gear causing a very loud clunk at this point the vehicle seems to free wheel forward unsafely. . The jolt you get can be compared to putting the vehicle into gear at too high of an idol, which will cause premature wear and tear to your drivetrain. Also, the engine seems to surge at idol while in gear and if you aren't ready for…
ODI 11157194
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was in the drive position, the vehicle drove in reverse and a tracking noise was heard underneath the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to merced toyota ([redacted], merced, ca 95340, phone number: [redacted]) where it was diagnosed, but the technician could not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11042948
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v285000 (power train). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke with toyota of escondido (231 e lincoln pkwy, escondido, ca 92026) who stated that parts were not available and provided a loaner…
ODI 11004950
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear differential was leaking. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v285000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The lynch toyota dealer was contacted and…
ODI 11003111
Power Train
H0g / 17v285 recall. Rear differential leak. 66 days waiting on remedy with no definite end in sight. Not one person in the world of toyota can or will give an answer.
ODI 11003233
Power Train
The current recall affecting 2016/2017 toyota tacoma rear end differentials does not include the off road models. My differential is leaking as well as many others as evidenced by toyota tacoma forums. Why is this? We are at the same risk of potential catastrophic failed as the non offroads models.
ODI 10993108
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v285000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to autonation toyota mall of georgia ([redacted] ne, buford, ga 30519, [redacted]) where it was confirmed that the…
ODI 11003297
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard an abnormal whining sound without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (fred anderson toyota located at [redacted] asheville, n.c 28806) where it was diagnosed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10991850
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The transmission does not engage on take off initially, it also jumps as you are slowing down ,coming to a stop at a stop light. It has been in 4 times for this same issue. Toyota knows there is a problem, and they acknowledge it, but does not have a fix for it. What happens when my warranty is expired. It is definitely getting worse. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5…
ODI 11062727
Power Train
On uphill 1 or 2% grade, the transmission shift and hold onto lower gear when climbing uphill then will not up shift when gas pedal is released. Transmission can't decide what gear to go to or stay in.. Consuming un necessary fuel and possible spun. And also automatically engage engine brake when traveling stiff down hill.
ODI 11004379
Power Train · Seats
Front seat head rest will not stay in position - keep moving up by itself.
ODI 11004325
Power Train
Rear differential noise effecting all 2016 and 2017 tacoma trucks. Toyota has already replaced differential, this made no improvement ,the noise is the same. Toyota fst sad they are aware of the issue and working on a correction. I just hope this is fixed before the rear end locks up on someone tacoma and causes an accident.
ODI 10979141
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes
I pulled up to park the truck. After put in park the 2017 toyota tacoma lunged forward. This caused the vehicle to hit a brick wall. There was almost $5950.00 in damage to the truck and the airbags did not go off. I watched myself crash into the wall and could not stop the truck.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10972102
Power Train
Transmission has jerky shifting and low at fluid. Purchased 4x2 automatic on feb 2017 with 20 miles on it. Within 2 days of driving it i felt the hard jerks of the transmission at the start of the day. Once it runs for more than 7 minutes the hard shifting of gears stops. I called service dept at the dealer they told me it is the adaptive transmission learning, not to worry it is normal and it will stop after 600…
ODI 10981418
Power Train
Driveline vibration under deceleration around 0-30 mph
ODI 10956620
Power Train
The transmission is unable able to locate the correct gear.
ODI 10956627
Power Train
Buzzy vibration in accelerator pedal is noticeable, from 25mpg to 75mph. It seems, as vibration is related to the automatic transmission. I currently, have a 2017 toyota tacoma, off road trim, 4x4 short-bed, automatic.
ODI 10957509
Power Train
Driving home from the dealership, i noticed a hesitation or jerking upon acceleration. I returned the next week and was advised there was a bulletin, t-sb-0077-16 and the software was reloaded or updated and the problem was fixed. When i left, it appeared to be fixed for the first 5 miles, then the problem returned and is getting worse. I contacted toyota, complaint 170206-000100. I received a return email the same…
ODI 10955203
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While stopped, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle surged forward. The vehicle was previously taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tcm and ecm needed to be updated. The ecm and tcm were updated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per tsb number: 0077-16. Prior to the tsb repair, the contact had not experienced a failure. The…
ODI 10937049
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10935959
Power Train
Transmission slips when cold. Delay in shifting from reverse to drive when cold. Transmission upshifts too quickly at very low speeds.
ODI 10906819
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 30-40 mph, the transmission malfunctioned and caused the gears to fluctuate between third and fourth gears. When ascending up a hill, the transmission would fail to switch to the proper gear, causing the rpms to increase and the engine to continuously rev. Also, while in first and second gears, a loud abnormal noise was heard coming from the…
ODI 11097274