2017 Toyota Tacoma Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 5,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear differential” (18% of reports).
- 68power train complaints
- 5,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear differential: mentioned in 12 of 68 complaints (18%)
- Off road: mentioned in 6 of 68 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 54 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Toyota Tacoma power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tacoma | 4 | 40% | — |
| 2025 Tacoma | 21 | 20% | — |
| 2024 Tacoma | 55 | 36% | 2,422 |
| 2023 Tacoma | 7 | 13% | 20,370 |
| 2022 Tacoma | 10 | 17% | 41,000 |
| 2021 Tacoma | 14 | 17% | 9,000 |
| 2020 Tacoma | 15 | 17% | 5,500 |
| 2019 Tacoma | 40 | 18% | 900 |
| 2018 Tacoma | 29 | 14% | 5,825 |
| 2017 Tacoma | 68 | 28% | 5,000 |
| 2016 Tacoma | 136 | 42% | 11,000 |
| 2015 Tacoma | 9 | 9% | 16,000 |
| 2014 Tacoma | 13 | 14% | 20,000 |
| 2013 Tacoma | 22 | 18% | 6,500 |
| 2012 Tacoma | 35 | 12% | 53,000 |
| 2011 Tacoma | 8 | 4% | 2,500 |
| 2010 Tacoma | 29 | 10% | 7,607 |
| 2009 Tacoma | 75 | 14% | 1,750 |
| 2008 Tacoma | 22 | 5% | 17,915 |
| 2007 Tacoma | 68 | 13% | 38,000 |
| 2006 Tacoma | 56 | 7% | 34,700 |
| 2005 Tacoma | 57 | 8% | 26,600 |
| 2004 Tacoma | 22 | 5% | 43,500 |
| 2003 Tacoma | 18 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2002 Tacoma | 21 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 2001 Tacoma | 15 | 4% | 105,895 |
| 2000 Tacoma | 11 | 5% | 119,700 |
| 1999 Tacoma | 16 | 6% | 139,500 |
| 1998 Tacoma | 10 | 3% | 133,788 |
| 1997 Tacoma | 9 | 7% | 160,000 |
| 1996 Tacoma | 14 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Tacoma | 12 | 7% | 130,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:driveline:differential unit
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.
Risk: If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2017 Tacoma TRD Off Road (manual transmission) makes a constant chirping sound when the engine is running and increases chirping sound when accelerator is pressed. The chirping sound ceases when the clutch is pressed in. It's clear through research that this is a "throw out bearing" issue…
There is a leak the rear differential. There is a recall on this issue
I was driving on the highway when my vehicle suddenly lost power. The engine light and traction control light came on, and I lost power, and the engine started sputtering. I had to pull off to the side and put on hazards. My Tacoma would only drive about 25 MPH after this happened. Based on a quick…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Toyota Tacomas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about power train for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma (28% of the 242 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 5,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
The most frequent phrase is “rear differential”, in 12 of 68 complaints, followed by “off road” (6).
See all 2017 Toyota Tacoma problems or power train problems across all Tacoma years.