2017 Toyota Tacoma
Common Problems
Ranked from 67 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
7 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Air Conditioning Blower Motor Failure
27complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe air conditioning blower motor has failed, causing the AC to not function properly.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Fuel System Issues Including Leaks
12complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel system issues including leaks from fuel lines and tanks affect vehicle performance and economy.
Related recall: 20V682000
- 3
Heated Seat Malfunction
10complaintsSafety riskElectricalHeated seats malfunction due to blown relays or burned wiring, creating a fire hazard.
- 4
Brake Fluid Leak from Master Cylinder
9complaintsSafety riskBrakesBrake fluid leaks into the cabin, reducing brake responsiveness and posing a safety risk.
$350–$800est. brake master cylinder replacement · 1.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V211000
- 5
Engine Misfire and Power Loss
8complaintsSafety riskEngineEngine misfires and power loss occur, indicated by Check Engine Light and Traction Control Light activation.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V356000
- 6
Third Brake Light Leak
4complaintsLow severityOtherWater leaks through the third brake light gasket, causing water to enter the cabin.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V831000
- 7
Engine stalling and poor performance
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls unexpectedly, especially at lower speeds, and the vehicle runs poorly when accelerating.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V356000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.