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Common 2017 Toyota Tundra problems
The 2017 Toyota Tundra has a few minor trouble spots, as reported by owners and consumer sites. While the Tundra is known for its reliability and towing capabilities, the 2017 model has some issues that potential buyers should be aware of.
One of the most common problems reported by owners is premature brake wear, which is often noticed around 20,000 miles. The heavy weight of the truck and frequent towing can cause the brake pads and rotors to wear out more quickly than expected. A new set of brake pads costs around $400, while a set of rotors costs $600.
Another issue reported by some owners is high RPM idling, which can be caused by problems with the air sensors, such as the mass airflow or MAP sensor. Changing out the sensors can cost around $200, depending on local labor rates.
Excessive vibrations while driving have also been reported by some Tundra owners, usually around 90,000 miles. This issue is often caused by worn-out motor and transmission mounts, which allow the vibrations to enter the cabin. Replacing the mounts costs around $500.
The 2017 Toyota Tundra has also had six recalls, which are similar to other full-size trucks. The most serious recall covers the power steering gear assembly, which can leak oil and cause a loss of power steering. Toyota will replace the entire power steering gear assembly for free on affected models.
In addition to these issues, the 2017 Toyota Tundra has received some criticism for its lack of safety technology. While the Tundra has a standard rearview camera, optional safety tech upgrades include parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alerts.
Despite these issues, the 2017 Toyota Tundra is still a capable and reliable truck. With proper maintenance and regular repairs, it can last over 350,000 miles, making it a good value for those in the market for a used full-size truck.
Is 2017 a good year for Toyota Tundra?
If you don't need a pickup ranked best-in-class in every category, then the built-in-America 2017 Toyota Tundra is a worthy choice. Its rugged good looks and strong resale and reliability ratings should be enough to impress most truck buyers.
What are the known problems with the 2017 Toyota Tundra?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Brakes. Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking. ...
- Body Hardware. ...
- Engine Major. ...
- Paint And Trim. ...
- In-car Electronics. ...
- Exhaust. ...
- Transmission Minor. ...
- Electrical Accessories.
What is the most common problem with Toyota Tundra?
The 2018. And 2019 Tundra were produced with bad fuel pumps which can cause the engine to run rough stall. Or stop running. Completely. This can be dangerous. If you're driving on the highway or in
What was the worst year for Toyota Tundra?
The worst year to date for the Tundra was 2012. This year alone saw several consumer reports with issues, including the engine, the transmission, and electrical systems. The top issue reported was the air induction pump, which has a high repair cost.
Is 2017 a good year for Toyota Tundra?
If you don't need a pickup ranked best-in-class in every category, then the built-in-America 2017 Toyota Tundra is a worthy choice. Its rugged good looks and strong resale and reliability ratings should be enough to impress most truck buyers.
What is the most common problem with Toyota Tundra?
The 2018. And 2019 Tundra were produced with bad fuel pumps which can cause the engine to run rough stall. Or stop running. Completely. This can be dangerous. If you're driving on the highway or in
What was the worst year for Toyota Tundra?
The worst year to date for the Tundra was 2012. This year alone saw several consumer reports with issues, including the engine, the transmission, and electrical systems. The top issue reported was the air induction pump, which has a high repair cost.
How many miles will a 2017 Tundra last?
Many reputable automotive sources have reported on the lifespan of a Toyota Tundra, and from the overall analysis, you can expect a Tundra to last between 150,000 to 250,000 miles on average. Reaching 300,000 miles is not out of the norm, if the truck is well-maintained.
2017 Toyota Tundra car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Tundra problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Service brakes problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2017 Toyota Tundra
The NHTSA has received 66 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Toyota Tundra. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-22
- VIN: 5TFHY5F12HX
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My 2017 Toyota Tundra Limited has 107,192 miles. I took the vehicle to Berlin City Toyota in Portland, ME for an oil change. The service technician told me that the truck has a cam tower leak. The engine is leaking oil directly onto the exhaust manifold. The service technician told me that if the leak gets worse the engine oil could combust and the engine would light on fire. I regularly have my truck serviced at Berlin City Toyota in Portland, ME, which is where I purchased the truck. I have documented with Toyota that the truck has been burning or leaking oil since it purchased the truck when it had 43,000 miles. No leak was ever found by Toyota until yesterday. The cost to repair this issue is $5600. No warning lamps or messages have ever appeared on the truck. Toyota says this is a common issues with the 5.7 liter V8 engine in the 2017 Tundra. I feel that it should be covered by warranty or a recall should be put in place for the cam tower leak on the Toyota Tundra being that the engine could light on fire with no warning due to the faulty seal on the engine.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-16
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump and the CPU had failed, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced, and the CPU needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and the result showed that an ethanol fuel type had been detected instead of regular fuel to refuel the vehicle. The contact stated that the system was confused, and that ethanol was not the fuel type that was used. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. The VIN was unavailable.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-08
- VIN: 5TFRM5F13HX
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, while the vehicle was idling in park, the driver’s and passenger’s side curtain air bags deployed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to find the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-23
- VIN: 5TFHW5F12HX
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The horn stopped working. I noticed this in an emergency situation. The horn which is a safety feature should not fail especially for a relatively newer vehicle with less than seventy thousand miles.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-12
- VIN: 5TFDW5F18HX
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Our 2017 Toyota Tundra has been having difficulty starting, takes multiple attempts before starting. We brought it to Toyota dealership and had a diagnostic done. They told us we need new fuel pump and the ECM software needs to be updated. There is a know problem with Denso fuel pump system along with class action lawsuit. We were told that our vehicle is not included in that lawsuit. We were also told by Toyota dealership that the fuel pump is on back order and they are not sure when it will arrive. They said it could take months. With this fuel pump issue our safety is at risk because our vehicle could lose power at any time. There were no warning lights to alert us to this issue.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-01
- VIN: 5TFEM5F10HX
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My airbag sensor is active. My vehicle only has 94000 miles on it. Power training warranty does not cover this failure. This happened when my car was parked and I turned on the engine and the sensor remains active.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-09
- VIN: 5TFDW5F13HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Intermittent failure of the integrated trailer brake controller system. System indicates a frequent intermittent fault indicating a wiring or connection issue that disables the signal to activate the trailer brakes resulting in no trailer braking. Vehicle and trailer are available for inspection. I was travelling down a 6% grade mountain (Arizona SR87 MP224) an exhibited a loss of trailer brakes. Taking the trailer to the dealer on flat level service experienced intermittent loss of trailer brakes. Toyota Integrated Brake Controller (IBC) intermittently and randomly indicating a fault in the trailer wiring. •Rapid clicking of the IBC’s electrical relays. •In fault mode, the IBC disables the trailer brakes. •Sometimes the IBC works perfectly for miles and then goes into fault mode for an unknown reason. •Sometimes, the IBC goes into fault mode just plugging the trailer into the electrical socket without even taking the truck out of drive or depressing the brake pedal. •All external trailer lights include turn signals are functioning normally. Examination and diagnosis to date: •Toyota IBC was removed and replaced with a Tekonsha P3 brake controller using a Tekonsha wiring harness adapter to plug directly into the Tundra’s wiring harness used by the original Toyota IBC. The P3 is giving the error as brake circuit short-circuit, overload. •The travel trailer is a 2022 Jayco 212QBW, dual axle. •I brought the trailer to the dealer I purchased it from to have the brake system checked for faults. I’ve attached a copy of receipt from the dealer service department. In short, they examined the following and concluded the issue was with the Tundra. - The trailer wiring was physically examined with no deficiencies. - Trailer connected to the dealer's Chevy Silverado and driven around town with no faults. Toyota dealership claims they can find no fault with their tester. They would not use my 7-pin tester that also exhibits the same problems.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-27
- VIN: 5TFEW5F14HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10170730-9999.pdf It is this issue. I just bought my truck at 83000 miles and toyota would not fix it since it is 3000 miles over the emission warranty.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-30
- VIN: 5TFUW5F17HX
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: We were recently advised our 2017 Tundra needs a new fuel pump because it is not getting enough compression. We were told the 2018 Toyota Tundra and many other vehicles made by Toyota have been recalled for this exact same issue we are having but there have not been enough complaints about the 2017. Well here’s a complaint. I have to pay for a fuel pump known to be bad by Toyota but since enough people haven’t complained about a problem they are aware of isn’t fair. Please put my complaint in so something might be done about this.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-18
- VIN: 5TFAW5F19HX
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Vehicle was driven 30 miles to work with no steering issues and parked in work parking lot. Upon returning to vehicle to return home when backing out of parking spot the front driver wheel would not turn almost causing me to back into parked car next to me. I looked under the front of the driver side tire, and noticed the outer tie rod was hanging down, and was causing the no steering issue. I called a tow truck, and had the vehicle taken to the Toyota dealer where vehicle was purchased new. I informed the dealer to be careful with the vehicle as the outer tie rod on driver side was broken and was not possible to drive. The Toyota dealer investigated the issue and found that the threads on bother inner and outer tie rods on both passenger and driver side was stripped. All outer and inner tie rods on the vehicle had to be replaced due to the threads being stripped on all 4 tie rods. My concern is this truck only has 86,000 miles on it, and if I had been travelling on interstate at 70MPH and the tie rod broke it would have resulted in a catastrophic collision due to a no steering condition. This vehicle has never sustained any front end damage of any type. I can provide the dealers name and the notes on the repair bill from the Toyota dealership stating exactly what I have stated in this report.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-20
- VIN: 5TFDW5F1XHX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: As I am driving down the pickup loses power/ has no power. Was driving down the interstate and trying to make it up the Harbor bridge I could only go 40. Then try to pass a semi that (BAD DRIVER) was dangerously close, I could not even pass him. Not to mention people were angry at me and getting defensive. There were no warning lights, I took it in immediately. It has been inspected by my secondary warranty I purchased. ( Tripple Diamond 1-833-909-0015 or 1-844-526-0415 our policy # is [XXX] under [XXX] -So I take it to the Toyota Dealership in Corpus Christi Texas, They then tell me it is my Secondary air pump (both Sides) and Valves including Gasket, Air Tube, Pump Assembly, air, (2 both sides)/inlet, Air pump(1) and valve set, emission (1) That was on 12-16-2022 (it has been there since) this will cost me $3,205.38 out of pocket. But the real problem is that there is a long waiting list of people waiting for this same part, so no one can get it. Many people with the same problem last I called I was 44 people in line. I only have 75,000 miles on my truck, and still have the same tires That are in great shape (I rotate them) So for this to happen seems strange, I take special care of this truck. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-26
- VIN: 5TFUW5F19HX
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel Pump failed. Vehicle is currently at dealership awaiting 2+ week repair. Currently available to inspect. Failure began while driving. Caused misfire in cylinder 1, caused electrical fault that disabled traction control. Potential to leave the vehicle inoperable on the roadside poses a safety risk. Toyota dealership in possession states "START WITH FUEL PUMP, REPORGRAM ECM PER TSB AND RELEARN FUEL DENSITY FOR ALCOHOL CONTENT FLEX FUEL VEHICLE, OUT OF WARRANTY FOR TSB" Toyota dealership is the only entity to perform any inspection. There were no warning lamps or messages related to the fuel system. Check engine light and message stating "Traction Control Off" appeared while driving the vehicle. After limping the vehicle home, the vehicle would not start.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-23
- VIN: 5TFAY5F11HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: When driving at night, the front lights of the vehicle turn off randomly. Been driving on an highway at going at 75mph and randomly the headlights shuts off. Happened 4 times in the past year.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-01
- VIN: 5TFDY5F11HX
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I believe my Tundra has an emissions problem that Toyota will not cover. The FUEL TANK ROLL OVER VALVE is stuck. I believe this is a hazards condition. Toyota say the fuel tank will have to be replaced and not under warranty. Truck was purchased new by me and has 38887 miles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-02
- VIN: 5TFBY5F19HX
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: NHTSA Recall No. 21E-103 I received a recall letter for my vehicle about a potentially defective power steering gear service and I called my local dealer about it and they said only if you put one in since August 5 2021 I said no but I think I have a steering problem sometimes while driving and they could look at my vehicle just to make sure it is ok. They said since it is no in this time frame that if you brought it in that I will have to pay for the inspection and will cost $150 dollars. I GET A LETTER ABOUT MY VEHICLE FOR A RECALL AND THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR IT EVEN IF IT WASN'T IN THIS TIMEFRAME BUT I CAN BE DRIVING AND MAYBE GET KILLED IF I HAVE BAD STEERING GEAR!!!!!!!!
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-07
- VIN: 5TFEM5F11HX
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact's son owns a 2017 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E103000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted and informed the contact's son that the remedy for repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact's son had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no Unrepaired recalls associated with the VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-09
- VIN: 5TFAY5F18HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Headlights, taillights and all dash and interior lights go out when using turn signal at night. My and others safety has been put at risk due to the loss of headlights and taillights when engaging the turn signal. Those in my truck as well as those in surrounding vehicles are at risk because of the lack of exterior illumination while driving. Toyota dealer has not been able to reproduce the problem as the technicians do not work at night to drive the truck in the dark when headlights would be in use. Vehicle has not been inspected by any third parties just the dealership. There were no waring or messages or other symptoms of the problem before the failure. Problem first appeared in January 2022 and has occurred on over 6 occasions before truck was taken to dealership in February 2022. Truck was taken to dealership after lights went out at 70 MHP when signaling to exit highway at night.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-30
- VIN: 5TFDW5F13HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Integrated Brake Controller (IBC) not sending sufficient power to electric dual-axle travel trailer brakes producing weak if any braking ability. On the approach to the first red traffic signal, there was zero braking from the trailer requiring full braking from the tow vehicle risking a crash. The IBC is providing no warning or failure indicators to the user. The vehicle and IBC are available for government inspection. The travel trailer in use is a 2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX8 212QBW. While towing a 5,000 pound dual-axle travel trailer for the first time since I purchased the truck brand new from Toyota in 2017, I attempted to setup the IBC. Instructions say to set Type, which I set to electric brakes matching the trailer, then adjust the gain up while travelling around 25 miles per hours. When lock up of the trailer brakes occur, reduce the gain slightly to prevent full lock up. At a Gain of 10 (10 is the maximum), I could not achieve brake lock up and could only obtain weak trailer braking. The trailer was tested with a different tow vehicle and there were no problems obtaining lock up at mid-range gain. I had Toyota inspect the software updates to the IBC on January 14, 2022 and Toyota advised the IBC is up to date on its software and functioning correctly. The Tundra is out of factory warranty, but since I did not own a travel trailer during the warranty period, there was no way for me to test the IBC before going out of warranty.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-01
- VIN: 5TFCW5F19HX
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I purchased a CPO 2017 Tundra SR5 Double Cab. Within a month of ownership, the EVAP system failed due to a faulty charcoal canister. Truck didn't even have 60,000 miles on it. This was covered under warranty, but the local Toyota Dealer, tried to make me pay for it anyway.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-28
- VIN: 5tfum5f11hx
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Right headlight leveling motor failed causing headlight to point at the ground. I now have limited night time visibility on a 13,000 mi. vehicle. Toyota does not offer a replacement part nor do aftermarket sellers. A Youtube video of one of these dismantled motors shows a cheapest of the cheap device. Auto manufacturers should not be allowed to use cheaply made items to point headlights! Dealer refused warranty and wants $500+ for a new headlight that will last 13,000 mi. When the left side fails, I will no longer be able to drive at night. This is beyond absurd that a manufacturer is allowed to use the cheapest parts possible on a safety device such as a headlight.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-28
- VIN: 5TFAY5F17HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TURN OFF WHEN I USE THE TURN SIGNALS. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I HAD THE TRUCK, THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE LIGHTS WERE OFF FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. THE TRUCK IS BEING LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY CAN'T RECREATE THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-07
- VIN: 5TFDW5F17HX
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY TRUCK WON'T START AND THE SYMPTOMS DIRECTLY MATCH THE RECALL ALREADY IN PLACE FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STARTED BUT SPEWED OUT ALLOT OF UNBURNED FUEL OUT OF EXHAUST PIPE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-04
- VIN: 5TFAY5F19HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THE LIGHTS ARE ON AUTO, PRESSING DOWN FOR THE LEFT SIGNAL THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND THE DASH BECOMES DIM AS IF I AM DRIVING DURING THE DAY WHICH IM NOT. THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT . PLEASE FIND A RESOLUTION BECAUSE THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE OTHERS TO COLLIDE WITH ME WHILE ON THE ROAD.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-20
- VIN: 5TFSW5F11HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER DOES NOT WORK AND IT ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. NOW IT DOES NOT EVEN SHOWS UP ON DISPLAY AS IF TRUCK IS NOT EVEN EQUIPPED WITH THIS MODULE. EXTREMELY SCARY AND DANGEROUS WHEN TOWING 6000IB BEHIND YOU AND YOUR TRAILER BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE. INTERNET IS BUSSING WITH TUNDRA OWNERS WITH SAME ISSUE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-26
- VIN: 5TFGW5F17HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 CREWMAX, DURING WINTER MONTHS IN SOUTH CAROLINA - THE HEADLIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERNAL INSTRUMENTATION WILL TURN OFF WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT WITH TURN SIGNAL ENGAGED. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WITH THE LIGHTS IN THE AUTO POSITION AND NOT IN THE MANUAL POSITION AND THE ISSUE OCCURS AT NIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION!! SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS JUST FLICKER AND SOMETIMES THEY GO OFF AND STAY OFF. I HAVE ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD TWICE WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED. IT HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY WITH COOLER TEMPERATURES. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE FOR OVER A YEAR NOW TRYING TO GET TOYOTA TO FIX IT. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT TOYOTA DOESNT WANT TO FIX UNLESS THEY CAN DUPLICATE THIS ISSUE IN THE SHOP, IN WHICH THEY USUALLY CANT. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE ONLINE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE, ON FORUMS. THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP.
2017 Toyota Tundra recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2017 Toyota Tundra.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
- Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
- Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
- Consequence: If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: 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 have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
- Consequence: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
- Consequence: If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.
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You get what you pay for. This vehicle may be expensive, but it's definitely worth the investment if you're tired of frequent repairs. Stick with a winner!
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Congratulations on your second Tundra! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your first one so much that you decided to buy another. The Tundra is a versatile truck that excels in many areas, although fuel economy may not be one of them. However, it makes up for it by being a strong performer in other areas. It's great to hear that your previous Tundra had exceptional reliability, with only a water pump needing replacement under warranty at 80k miles. It's also fantastic to hear that your 17 Tundra has been perfect so far, which is exactly what you would expect from a truck that's only 2 years old. If you're looking for a reliable truck that performs well, the Tundra is definitely worth considering. While it may not have the best mpg or massage seats, it more than makes up for it in other areas.
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I hope you're enjoying your new truck!
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These trucks have everything but good gas mileage. The ride, durability, comfort, and control are the best. My favorite thing is that the rear window goes completely down. However, the moon roof can be noisy on the highway. The trade-in value is also very good. Although it was supposed to be a work vehicle, it has become our pleasure vehicle on trips. It feels very safe when driving. I should note that my Tundra is a limited crew cab, not an SR5 as stated.
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I came across a review about towing that I strongly disagree with, so I wanted to share my own experience. I tow my boat, which weighs around 4,000 pounds with the trailer, and my truck handles it with ease. I average around 14 mpg, and the seats, carpet, and dash are all great. I have owned both a 2013 Tundra and now a 2016 Tundra, and my only complaint is that Toyota's paint is too thin and scratches easily.
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Stewart Weissnat 2024-11-09
The new models have fewer features compared to the previous ones, and some upgrades are missing. However, my 2012 base model has more options than the new ones. It is disappointing to see such a decline in features. Additionally, I have concerns about the dealership's practices.
Ulices Sauer 2024-10-05
I own the 2017 Tundra 1794 edition and while I love trucks, I must admit that I am not entirely impressed with this model. Although the truck looks beefy and brawny, and I receive many compliments on it, I have noticed that the 1794, which is supposed to be one of the top-of-the-line models, is filled with cheap plastic and poor craftsmanship. I don't mean to sound old-fashioned, but the JBL stereo sounds like a Walkman on steroids, and there are noticeable gaps in several areas of the interior. The transmission is also not up to par, and the ride quality is not what I would expect from Toyota (although I must say that I prefer their products made in Japan). The seats look good, but they don't hold up well to my daily commute of less than 10 miles round trip. Despite these issues, I still keep the truck because no other crew cab offers a full rear glass that lets down. However, if any of the other truck makers (other than Ford, which I have owned before) offer a rear window that fully goes down, then I will no longer consider this Sheep in Wolves clothing.
Dedric Greenholt 2024-09-06
I bought this truck in the spring of 2018 with 23,000 miles on it. On my first trip towing 4,000 pounds of boat/trailer, I drove on Interstate 90 in western South Dakota on moderately rolling hills, none steeper than 4%. I spent a lot of time driving in 4th gear on flat ground. Unfortunately, the cruise control would kick off every time it dropped below 65 mph, which was quite annoying. I took the cruise off at one point, and going downhill, the vehicle actually decelerated - still with the boat hooked up. Toyota has no answers for what the problem may be. We checked trailer brakes, e-brake, tow mode off and on, literally everything and anything that would explain why this beast would not pull. Through all the problems, towing mpg was around 9 mpg, with A/C running and doing 70 mph with the cruise off. Regular driving with nothing being towed, it got around 11-12 MPG. I am a huge Toyota fan, but if you need decent towing performance, leave it to the big three. Unfortunately, I had to trade my Tundra, which broke my heart, but I had no choice. It's back to the F250 for me.
Devante Toy 2024-05-28
It's late in the model year, so I had to make some sacrifices to save some cash. I gave up color and a few options for a larger fuel tank, but I still got most everything else I was looking for. After all, it is a truck, right?! In the end, I felt it was a pretty fair deal. However, I do wish I had found this truck with the blinkers in the mirrors, the blind spot warning system, and auto-dimming headlights. Other than that, I believe I will be another satisfied and happy Toyota owner!
Jerrold Zemlak 2024-05-15
I strongly advise against purchasing this vehicle. My personal experience with a 2017 limited model was plagued with issues, including the need for realignment on five separate occasions (despite no collisions), and two repairs to the front sensor. Additionally, the requirement for premium gasoline in a truck with a 38-gallon tank and a fuel economy of only 13 mpg resulted in piston knock, which is unacceptable. As a result, I ultimately traded in my vehicle for a GMC Sierra and have been extremely satisfied with my decision.