2017 Toyota TUNDRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
78 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
16,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 45 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 78 complaints (32.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 19.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 9 | 11.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 6.4% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 6.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
Electrical System: 25; Exterior Lighting: 17; Fuel/Propulsion System: 14; Service Brakes: 13; Unknown Or Other: 10; Power Train: 6; Engine: 5; Steering: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 29 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 29; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (29). 33 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2016: 1; 2017: 13; 2018: 9; 2019: 4; 2020: 15; 2021: 6; 2022: 6; 2023: 11; 2024: 3; 2025: 7; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10927481 · 2016-11-22 (November 22, 2016)
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THIS VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN I PLACED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. WHEN THE POLICE OFFICE COMMANDED ME TO REMOVE MY VEHICLE AND PARK IT INSIDE A PARKING SPOT, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AGAIN, LEADING TO ANOTHER AUTO ACCIDENT.
Owner-reported narrative. 510 miles reported. Look up ODI 10927481 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10959041 · 2017-03-07 (March 7, 2017)
INTEGRATED BRAKE CONTROLLER DOES NOT OPERATE TRAILER BRAKES IN RELATIONSHIP TO BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE. COMPLETELY INADEQUATE TO USE AND A SERIOUS POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT WHILE TOWING TRAILER, CAMPER, ETC.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10959041 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11308141 · 2020-02-10 (February 10, 2020)
FUEL TANK IS SUPPOSE TO BE 37 GALLON. I HAVE NEVER PUT MORE THAN 28.5 GALLONS IN THE TANK. EVEN WHEN I RUN THE TANK TO THE RED LIGHT OR MY MILEAGE INDICATOR SHOW 20 OR LESS MILES REMAINING. I HAVE ASK THE DEALERSHIP TWICE ABOUT THIS AND THEY CLAIM IS A SAFETY FEATURE SO YOU DON'T RUN OUT OF FUEL. I RUN THE TANK DOWN TO 10 MILES LEFT IN TANK AND THAT IS WHEN I PUT 28.5 GALLONS INTO IT.
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11308141 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11353279 · 2020-09-05 (September 5, 2020)
PURCHASED TRUCK NEW IN NOVEMBER 2016..ABOUT A YEAR LATER STARTING HAVING ROUGH STARTS AND HAVING TO CRANK TRUCK SEVERAL TIMES AT COLD START. MASSIVE RECALLS FOR ECM AND FUEL PUMP HOWEVER 17S NOT INCLUDED...ALSO RECENTLY HAD FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TURN SIGNAL/RUNNING LIGHT REPLACED AND STILL DIDNT WORK. HAVE READ ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ALSO. LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO FIX EITHER PROBLEM
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11353279 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11080895 · 2018-03-22 (March 22, 2018)
MICE ARE ABLE TO ENTER THE AIR VENTILATION SYSTEM FROM A LARGE GAP AT THE ENDS OF THE AIR INTAKE GRILL BELOW THE WINDSHIELD, ONCE IN, THEY ENTER THE CAB AND DASH AREA. THESE MICE WILL DAMAGE THE WIRING AND CAUSE A VEHICLE SYSTEM FAILURE (BRAKING-POWER-AIR BAG, ETC.) I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO MY DEALER ROCHESTER TOYOTA AND TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE [phone removed]). THE DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A ISSUE AND ONLY SUGGESTION WAS TO PUT A SCENT IN THE CAB TO DISCOURAGE THE MICE. THIS IS SERIOUS MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT NEEDS A RETRO FITTED…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11080895 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11162335 · 2018-12-18 (December 18, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RODENTS DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE BY EATING THE SOY-BASED WIRES. THE DEALER (MODESTO TOYOTA, 4513 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356, [phone removed]) DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING AND THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WAS AN EXTENSIVE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY OR RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11162335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11065809 · 2018-01-30 (January 30, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A VERY VIOLENT VIBRATION WAS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HYANNIS TOYOTA (1020 IYANNOUGH RD, HYANNIS, MA 02601, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VIBRATIONS WERE NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THE VIBRATIONS WERE NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 288.
Owner-reported narrative. 288 miles reported. Look up ODI 11065809 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11455591 · 2022-03-07 (March 7, 2022)
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 recall…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11455591 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11090487 · 2018-04-27 (April 27, 2018)
I BOUGHT THIS 2017 TUNDRA DLB CAB BRAND NEW AND HAVE HAD TO SHOP SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTING AND THEN UP- SHIFTING ON SLIGHT INCLINES, NOT ENGAGING WHEN PUT IN DRIVE THEN SLAMMING INTO GEAR . 1RST TIME THEY CHECKED FLUID AND SAID ALL OK ,2ND TIME CHECKED FLUID AGAIN AND WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE WARMED UP BEFORE DRIVING , 3RD TIME THEY SAID THEY DID A FACTORY RESET ON TRANSMISSION SAYING SOMEHOW OUT OF SYNC / CHECK FLUID = THIS MADE IT DO IT AT DIFFERENT SPEED . NOW IF STOPPED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHILE TRUCK STILL IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,373 miles reported. Look up ODI 11090487 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11631363 · 2024-12-18 (December 18, 2024)
Diagnostic report indicates problem with shift solenoid and it’s replaceable. Dealership instead charge me for full transmission replacement.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11631363 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11550357 · 2023-10-17 (October 17, 2023)
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 conta…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11550357 at NHTSA ↗