2017 Toyota Mirai Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 20, 2021 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Mirai years
Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Mirai. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Mirai model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Toyota Mirai
Toyota Mirai JPD20 Z with optional 20-inch wheels.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Toyota Mirai problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~19,700 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~100 mi
Service Brakes1
Visibility/wiper1 · ~1,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance125%———
Fuel/propulsion System125%19,700——
Seat Belts125%100——
Service Brakes125%———
Visibility/wiper125%1,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 2 complaints
2017: 2201722018: 1201812021: 120211

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Toyota Mirai recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Toyota Mirai.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The automatic braking system will lock up when there is nothing in front of the car. It will not give a warning like it supposed to. I have gotten whiplash and I’ve hurt my back several times due to this incident. It has also caused major anxiety when driving the car. It’s almost caused an…

Service Brakes · received Oct 20, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11437548

Until two (2) days ago, i was the happy owner of a 2017 toyota mirai (vin [xxx]). At the time of my incident, the car had approximately 19,700 miles on the odometer. On friday 24 august 2018 at approximately 1615 (4:15 pm), i was driving my wife to the cleaners. I was on almaden expressway just…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 27, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11122867

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA MURAI. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE DASHBOARD REFLECTED ON THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. THE DEALER (SAN FRANCISCO TOYOTA IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA, [redacted]) WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BE REPORTED…

Visibility/wiper · received Oct 17, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11034052

The child seat latches for car seats are not visible and practically impossible to use. Because of the design and material of the seat, it takes a lot of strength and effort to properly find the latches and connect them to car seats. My wife has tried several times to connect our car seats to the…

Seat Belts · received May 14, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10985565

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Mirai?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system, seat belts problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Toyota Mirai?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 Toyota Mirai a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mirai model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.