2017 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

36Engine complaints

15.2%Of all 237 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN66 · 27.8%

ENGINE36 · 15.2%

Unspecified / other35 · 14.8%

SERVICE BRAKES30 · 12.7%

STRUCTURE:BODY25 · 10.5%

Share of the 237 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11157194 — filed 12/09/2018

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11139879 — filed 10/11/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL RATTLING AND TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 11132672 — filed 10/01/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma: 36 of 237 complaints on file (15.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have in total?

237 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.