Is the 2017 Toyota Tacoma a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
With its off-road prowess and reliability, the Tacoma is a great choice for adventures or light-duty work. Consider the TRD models for added off-road goodies.
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Pros
- Strong off-road capability
- High resale value
- Rugged build quality
Cons
- Subpar fuel economy
- Cramped rear seating for crew cab models
- Bouncy ride on rough roads
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Common problems to watch for
- Transmission shifting issues
- Radio software glitches
- Plastic rear differential failures
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Active recalls (5)
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump (campaign 20V682000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- 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 …
- Power Train — Driveline — Differential Unit — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.…
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Vacuum — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, t…
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 T…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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