2015 Toyota Tacoma vs 2017 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Toyota Tacoma | 2017 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 100 | 237 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 309 | 379 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–22 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,600 mi | 17,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Tacoma | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 67 |
| Engine | 12 | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 30 |
| Structure | 14 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 6 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2015 Toyota Tacoma
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.