2017 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 46 engine complaints for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 19% of its 239 total complaints for the year. There is one related engine recall (crank position sensor, campaign 17V356000) tied to six-cylinder models. Median reported failure mileage is 9,250.
- Engine complaints
- 46
- 19% of 239
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 9,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report engine compartment fires, in one case following block heater use in cold weather that produced explosions and total cabin damage.
- Some describe sudden unintended acceleration with brake pedal depressed to the floor and unable to stop the vehicle.
- Others report unexplained engine fires while the vehicle was parked and unattended.
- Owners describe stalling, rough idling, rattling, engine missing, and the vehicle entering limp mode during driving.
- Some report a coolant bypass joint made of plastic that leaked at the rear of the engine.
- Idle surge and RPM spikes are reported both while parked and when starting to drive from a stop.
When 2017 Toyota Tacoma engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 17, 2016, latest Jun 4, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
- NHTSA 17V356000Jun 1, 2017Engine31,824 vehicles
Engine
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.
Engine complaints by Tacoma model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have?
- NHTSA lists 46 engine complaints for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, which is 19% of the 239 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
- Yes. Campaign 17V356000 covers six-cylinder 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles with a crank position sensor that may malfunction; Toyota replaces the sensor free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2017 Tacoma engine problems occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 9,250 miles.
- Did the 2017 Tacoma engine complaints involve fires or crashes?
- NHTSA records show 3 fires and 2 crashes among the complaints logged for this model year, with some fires linked to the engine compartment.
- How does 2017 compare to other Tacoma years for engine complaints?
- The 2017 Tacoma's engine complaints made up 19% of its total complaints, similar to 2016 (16%) and 2018 (19%), but far below 2012's 46% share.