Toyota Tacoma Complaints (2017)

244 consumer complaints on file.

#11535041July 28, 2023
TIRES
Purchased 4 new Firestone Destination LE3 P245/75/R16 tires. I immediately noticed my truck vibrating a lot. The higher rhe speed , the bigger vibration. I took it back twice. The service tech. Indicated that he balanced them, so i took them to another service station. Two front tires wrre determined to be egg-shaped and could not be balanced. They were also noticably a different color than the back two tires as well. I am taking them back to the original seller and having them replaced under the warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530826July 7, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transmission line was described by two auto mechanics (one from a Toyota dealership) as “rusted out” and “porous”, “low pressure/fluid” and “needs to be fixed”. I was totally unaware of the issue until I had to get my AC recharged. Note: this is a 2017 truck with 82,000 miles driven in Massachusetts. No warning lights went off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526981June 14, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint is chipping off around rear passenger door On my White 2017 Tacoma, and Toyota wont do anything about it. Paid for paint protection coating for no reason i guess. I am not the only owner going through this there are petitions and forums all over internet too. Toyota should have to fix this problem. We noticed it about 6 months ago and it is steadily getting worse, I am afraid to wash it fear it would get even worse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516219April 9, 2023
ENGINE
It has been well established among 2016 and up Toyota Tacoma owners and clubs that the Rear Coolant Bypass Joint leaks at different mileages, If the loss of coolant happens rapidly enough the engine could overheat and siez up and cause the pistions to weld to the cylinders along with causing extensive engine damage not to mention how the driver would handel the truck, Toyota dealerships and Manufacture also know of This Coolant Bypass joint leak and how common it is. Also the corrosive build up from the antifreeze will cause other parts and wires to not work, Attached is my part and the build up of antifreez before the leak,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515564April 5, 2023
TIRES, TIRES:TREAD/BELT
We purchased a set of these tires at the end of June and have only about 15,000mi on them now. The embossed tire wear indicators show more than the 80% tread life left. About two weeks or so ago, I noticed a blister on the tire. Looking at it, there were a few tread blocks separating from the carcass. Yes, separation like what caused issues with Firestone and Ford Explorers a while ago! Pictures attached. I tried reaching out directly to Nokian and received no reply. I then tried to contact the seller (Budget Center) and Amazon. Initially, Amazon was helpful and the seller told me to go check at a local store. Now, Amazon says there is nothing that they will do and I have to go through Nokian on my own. Note that I was not asking for a refund, only help contacting Nokian. We have purchased several sets of tires from Amazon and will never again if this is how they handle warrantable defects. Shameful! The consumer was able to get in contact with the manufacture and the new tire is now installed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510541March 7, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
BODY PAINT COMING OFF AROUND BOTH REAR DOOR WINDOWS AND BOTH FRONT FENDERS BY THE HOOD.NOTICED PROBLEM AROUND ONE OF THE WINDOWS 6/22
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497944December 18, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Excessive peeling/flaking paint on all 4 doors, hood, gas cap, all over.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490333October 21, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SEAT HEATER:WIRING HARNESS
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving or idled, the front driver’s side seat heater failed to operate. The contact then stated that he smelled a burning odor and upon inspecting the seat, he noticed burned and charred marks on the amp and wiring harness. No warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an electrical diagnostic was performed. The contact was informed by the dealer that the front driver’s side heated seat amp assembly and the wiring harness had melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle is out of warranty, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481172August 25, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated he noticed an oil leak on the garage floor. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was being diagnosed while filing the complaint. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V356000 (Engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470428June 22, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that they had smelt an electrical burning odor coming from their heated seat. The vehicle's heated seats had caught fire. The contact had not received any injuries. The contact spoke with the dealer who stated they would have someone call them back to discuss the failure, however, they received no callback. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457397March 19, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Water leaked through the third brake light gasket at the rear, top of the cabin. There is a service campaign, I believe, for 2016-2018 Double Cab Tacomas. However, this issue is present in my Access Cab Tacoma. I have water leaking through onto the rear windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457240March 18, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The paint is chipping/flaking around the windows and along the edges on both rear doors. I have taken my Tacoma into two dealerships, Santa Maria Toyota, Santa Maria, CA and Arlington Toyota, Jacksonville, FL. I first reported this to The Service Manager Stacy at Santa Maria Toyota in July 2021 for the rear driver side door paint damage. Then on 16 March 2022 I reported the rear passenger side door damage to Body Shop Arlington Toyota. Both inspected my vehicle and stated this is a common problem with the Super white paint. I contacted Toyota Corporate both times and today they advised me to file this with you guys. I bought this 2017 Tacoma new and it has been garaged.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456610March 14, 2022
SUSPENSION
Mileage 64000: Vehicle went in for oil change and the mechanic noticed an issue with the differential mounts. The right bolt was corroded and broken leaving that side unsecured. The other bolt was heavily corroded also but still "intact". I had the support bolts, nuts and washers replaced on both sides for safety. These bolts were in a bad condition in relationship to a everything else under the vehicle. I want to make sure there isn't an issue with the bolts failing this early.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444466December 20, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact noticed the seat warmer had malfunctioned. The contact noticed that the amp for the wire relating to the seat warmer for the driver and passenger side had burnt out. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been officially diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 5,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443025December 8, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I went to the gas station to fill up my tank and once I was done. I had trouble closing my fuel filler door. Fuel filler door is now broken and won’t close at all.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442636December 4, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Roof top shark fin antenna leaking water. First suspected the leak from high mount stop light, changed gasket for it. Water intrusion continued and ceiling higher than high mount brake light wet. Upon inspection of roof top antenna, white axidation found around the base of roof top antenna cabin/inside side.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442483December 2, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
My Tacoma has the super white color paint. It has been peeling for several months from the 2 passenger doors and both front fenders. Toyota acknowledges paint issues with the super white on several models but not the Tacoma. I’ve seen a lot of the same exact issue on the internet. I went to my local Toyota dealer and they said to go to their collision center for them to make a report and send to Toyota. Toyota then told me they are not covering that yet. The paint is getting much worse. I would like to file a complaint in hopes other Toyota owners are doing the same and they will finally acknowledge and correct the issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433834September 21, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
When fully stopped, in drive, and applying constant pressure on the brake pedal, the brake pedal loses firmness and starts to move further forward. If the operator doesn't apply more pressure to the now moving pedal, the vehicle will start to roll forward. I was able to recreate this issue on several occasions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432425September 10, 2021
SEATS
•The heated seat amp connections melted under the front seats during use, it is available and a I have taken pictures. •The melting amp could have caused a fire, it did cause some smoke with a strong smell of burning plastic. •They are aware of this issue at the dealership but did not look at vehicle. •No they did not inspect it, stating this is a common issue. •No warnings or messages. First appeared 02/21
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432280September 9, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after shutting off the vehicle with the push-button keyless ignition, the vehicle was parked inside of the garage with the garage door remaining opened and the contact exited the vehicle. When the contact came back to the garage, he noticed that the vehicle was missing as it had reversed down the driveway inadvertently while the engine was off. However, the transmission gear shifter was on the drive position. The vehicle had crashed into two trees in the woods. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a body shop and remained at the body shop, waiting for repairs to the front and rear passenger side doors, rear windshield, rear fender, and passenger side mirror. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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