Used 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab.
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frustratingly sluggish on highway
Jerry, Vista, CA, 12/13/2016
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I wanted Toyota reliability and quality and the offroad capabilities. Tacoma seemed like everything I wanted. but my daily commute on the highway is very frustrating. it's severely underpowered and difficult to keep steady speed as transmission is shifting gears constantly. acceleration is poor and even other cheap low end cars pass this truck all the time. I have to floor it to … climb even the slight uphill. it's really a bad driving experience.
update 2 years later: that auto transmission is pathetic. the worst is when I drive around 60-70 mph and the transmission can't decide which gear to stay in. feels very under powered. my opinions are unchanged.
Beautiful Car, Terrible Engine
Dominic S, Burlingame, CA, 05/25/2017
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I recently sold my 2002 Ford Sport Trac and purchased a 2017 Tacoma TRD Off Road. Boy oh, boy do I regret that. First off, this truck is not very cheap with a sticker price around $38,000 you expect a top quality truck. While the appearance of the truck looks sharp the engine and transmission are an absolute disaster. I live in an area with lots of hills and this truck struggles to … conquer even the most minor of hills. I find myself having to mash down on the gas pedal to get to the top of any hill. Merging on the freeway is an ordeal as well and once you finally make it up to the highway speeds good luck maintaining that speed. The transmission is one of the worst if not thee worst transmission I've ever come across. (and I've owned Ford, Acura, Honda, Chevy, and Nissan vehicles). I cannot even begin to tell you how aggravating it is just driving around town. The transmission feels the need to downshift whenever it can and sometimes after accelerating from a stop the transmission struggles the find a gear and the RPM's shoot up to 3.5 and thats with an easy acceleration. The downshifting is by no means subtle either, you will rock forward and back and know when the truck is downshifting. I am completely disappointed and baffled. How, after all these years of making trucks has Toyota manged to ruin a perfectly good truck. If it was up to me I would've purchased a Chevy Colorado. Overall, I regret my decision to buy this truck.
Just a piece of junk
Alejandro, Marietta, GA, 02/02/2018
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I have too many problems with this truck. I have to visit the dealership at lease once a week to find out that "it is a caracteristic of the truck". Warranty Sucks, Toyota won't fix any problems you have with this vehicle.
Good truck, weak transmission
David K, West Chester, PA, 08/03/2017
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
The truck is well equipped and the ride is quiet. The steering is a bit mushy, but acceptable for the offroad suspension. The biggest issue is that the tranny blows. It seems to default to 4th gear at a stop. Hard acceleration results in a huge lag while it performs multiple downshifts, then slams into action. At driving speeds, it has a tendency to hunt for the right gear, often … unsuccessfully. The "sport" shifting mode helps, but is more of a gimmick to me. This is with the updated firmware TSB applied. Hopefully, Toyota will improve this firmware. I should have tried the manual, because otherwise the drive-train feels tight. The engine does not seem to have alot of low end torque, but it is hard to judge with the weak transmission. I also had an issue with a defective fuel injector on day one, but Toyota handled this acceptably for me (I live close enough to dealership). Also, the advertised mileage is pretty unrealistic. What I have seen is around 16/19 (as opposed to 18/23 on the sticker).
Update Feb 2019: I've had the truck for over a year >10k miles. It has been solid. It is hard to say if the transmission has "learned" my driving habits or I have learned it's, but it does not seem to hunt for the right gear as much. A few issues with dashboard squeaks were addressed by the dealer. Same mediocre mileage. Pretty nice ride though.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Rugged off-pavement capability is not limited to the specialty models
- Pro:Attractive interior is fitted with easily understood controls
- Pro:Composite truck bed has movable tie-down cleats and power outlet
- Pro:Top-level V6 can be paired with a six-speed manual transmission
- Con:Economy-oriented shift programming makes it feel sluggish
- Con:Driving position not ideally suited for taller drivers
- Con:Brakes can feel grabby and make it hard to slow smoothly
- Con:Off-road emphasis produces tall step-up height
Which Tacoma does Edmunds recommend?
We bought a TRD Off-Road V6 4x4 for our long-term test, and we'd do it again. With strong go-anywhere credentials thanks to its all-terrain tires, Bilstein shocks, locking rear differential and crawl control, it doesn't break the bank like the admittedly impressive TRD Pro. The cab comes equipped with the 7-inch Entune touchscreen navigation system, and a single comprehensive option package can add a tilt-and-slide moonroof, heated seats, automatic climate control, rear parking sonar, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Available in the full range of bed, cab and transmission choices, too.
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
Driving
3.5The Tacoma steers and handles with quiet confidence on the road, but the V6 engine and its automatic transmission don't always respond quickly to inputs. All Tacoma 4x4s benefit from Toyota's off-road design emphasis, but the TRD Off-Road is particularly capable when the pavement ends.
Comfort
3.5This new Tacoma rides smoother and quieter than the one it replaces. The climate control system is refreshingly simple and effective. The seats are accommodating, but the high floor tends to make tall drivers wish for more adjustability.
Interior
4.0Attractive interior is nicely laid out, with easily understood and effective controls. The cabin has plenty of space up front, but tall folks may disagree. Biggest shortcomings are the relatively tall step up to the cab and an odd driving posture, both side effects of the need for ground clearance.
Utility
4.0The Tacoma's composite bed has lots of smart cargo management features, and there's a decent amount of places for items in and around the cab. Its tow rating isn't quite class-leading, but it isn't far off the mark. Child seat fitment in the crew cab favors forward-facing seats and boosters.
Technology
3.5We generally like the touchscreen audio system because it has large virtual buttons and employs knobs for volume and tuning chores. Supports smartphones with a proprietary Entune app instead of the more universal Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Lags behind Honda Ridgeline in advanced driver aids.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
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