How common are structure and body complaints on the 2017 Tacoma?

NHTSA shows 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Tacoma, which is 14% of all 239 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Tacoma's body or paint issues?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body category on the 2017 Tacoma.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 29,450 miles.

What kind of body problems do 2017 Tacoma owners report?

Owners describe paint and clear coat peeling, melted heated-seat wiring, water leaking through the rear stop lamp gasket, and one report of a sunroof shattering while driving.

Were there any injuries or fires linked to these complaints?

Within this Structure & Body complaint group, NHTSA data records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

2017 Toyota Tacoma Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 14% of its 239 total complaints for the year. Reported mileage at failure is a median of 29,450 miles. No related recall is listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints: 34; 14% of 239
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 29,450 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report paint and clear coat peeling around doors, fenders, and window trim on 'super white' and other factory colors.
Heated seat amplifiers and wiring harnesses under the front seats have melted, in at least one case causing smoke and a burning plastic smell.
Some owners describe the high-mount rear stop lamp gasket leaking water into the cab, damaging cushions and plastic with moisture and mildew.
A sunroof reportedly shattered outward while driving at highway speed with no external impact.
One owner described an unintended pause in acceleration during a turn, though the dealer could not duplicate the issue.

When 2017 Toyota Tacoma body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2017, latest Jun 1, 2026.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2019 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Tacoma model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201029 (10%)
201123 (12%)
201211 (4%)
201316 (13%)
201424 (26%)
201518 (18%)
201645 (14%)
201734 (14%)
201817 (8%)
201913 (6%)
20205 (6%)
20219 (11%)
20229 (15%)
20232 (4%)
202412 (8%)
202541 (42%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2017 Tacoma?: NHTSA shows 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Tacoma, which is 14% of all 239 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Tacoma's body or paint issues?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body category on the 2017 Tacoma.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 29,450 miles.
What kind of body problems do 2017 Tacoma owners report?: Owners describe paint and clear coat peeling, melted heated-seat wiring, water leaking through the rear stop lamp gasket, and one report of a sunroof shattering while driving.
Were there any injuries or fires linked to these complaints?: Within this Structure & Body complaint group, NHTSA data records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.