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2017 Toyota Tacoma

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Tacoma.

Body TRUCK

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck whose engine takes 5.9 to 6.0 quarts of 0W-20 oil, and it carries a moderate reliability profile within the Tacoma's complaint history spanning 1995 through 2026. With 237 total owner complaints—well below the 2006 peak of 782—this model year sits in the healthier half of the spectrum, though its five recalls and power train as the top complaint area indicate it isn't without its faults. Relative to the model's full record, the 2017 lands far from the trouble-prone 2006 but well above the five-complaint low set by 2026, making it a reasonable but not standout year in the Tacoma's reliability story.

Model year202620252024202320222021201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.9-6.0OEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnDRIVEROEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/75R16, P265/70R16, P265/65R17, P265/60R18,OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0/7.0JJ, 7.0/7.0JJ, 7.5/7.5JJ, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010P100 alt 178010C040
Spark plug9091901263 alt 9091901287
Front wiper blades8522204040 alt 852120E050
Serpentine belt90916A2037 alt 9091602708
Thermostat9091603157 alt 1632631050
Cabin air filter8850804010 alt 8850801010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length212.2 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase127.6 in
Curb weight4129 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tacoma of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.70 sec — 2017 TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4
2016SR5 V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec278 hpRWD
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.10 sec15.40 sec278 hp4x4
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.30 sec15.80 sec278 hp4x4
2016Limited V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.90 sec16.10 sec278 hp4x4
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V68.10 sec16.20 sec278 hp4x4
2018TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec278 hp4x4
2019TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.9-6.0 of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.6-3.2
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity9.2
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Main Bearings16
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission65.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts41.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Service checks

RPM44-50 @ IDLE OR FUEL PUMP RUNNING. rpm
Residual Pressure21 MIN.: AFTER 5 MINUTES, ENGINE OFF. psi
RPM28-85 @ IDLE OR FUEL PUMP RUNNING. rpm
Residual Pressure21 MIN.: AFTER 5 MINUTES, ENGINE OFF. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque91
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 83; Rear: 83
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement1.023
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002
Maximum Drum Diameter10.079

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
At 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma logged 237 federal complaints, 5 recalls, and 1 investigation, with Power Train (46), Service Brakes (21), Engine (17), and Structure (16) as the top problem areas, though the data does not specify their root causes. Sitting just after the third-generation's inaugural 2016 model year—which saw a spike of 323 complaints and 410 technical service bulletins—the 2017 marks a distinct downward step in the generation's early bug arc. Complaint volumes continued to decline into 2018 (200 complaints) and 2019 (210 complaints), indicating that the 2017 model benefits from initial manufacturing refinements following the redesign year. While recalls ticked up slightly from 4 in 2016 to 5 in 2017 before dropping to 3 in 2018, the overall downward trajectory in complaints and TSBs (379 in 2017) is a positive sign. Consequently, the 2017 Tacoma represents a pragmatic used-truck purchase, offering a more stabilized entry into the third generation than the inaugural 2016 model.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
379
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
237
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 6 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 237 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train46
Service Brakes21
Engine17
Structure16
Fuel/Propulsion System16
Unknown Or Other16
Electrical System14
Air Bags7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V831000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 20/12/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…

17V356000EngineReported 01/06/2017

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 379 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
23TE082025-11-11StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…
T-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
23TE082025-07-31StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…
23TE082025-07-31StructureTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 23TE08 COVERAGE FOR PAINT PEELING ON…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Tacoma take?

5.9-6.0 of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Tacoma have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.