Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Toyota Tacoma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 244 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V682000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V211000 Brake Assist Vacuum Pump may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V831000 Incorrect Load Information on Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V356000 Crank Position Sensor Malfunction may cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V285000 Rear Differential may Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 68 complaints
- Unknown or Other 37 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Service Brakes 31 complaints
- Structure 28 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 23 complaints
Of the 244 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 244 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma exhibits some reliability concerns primarily around the powertrain and engine components. Recalls related to the fuel system and service brakes underline the necessity for proactive maintenance. Despite these issues, the Tacoma's performance is generally robust, earning it an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 80,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| engine crank sensor | 70,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| differential unit | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$1,800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check annually
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Powertrain noises or vibrations
- Check engine light warnings
- Brake feels soft or unresponsive
- Unusual fuel consumption increase
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.