Used 2017 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab Consumer Reviews
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Get a V6 period & watch for hidden costs
LV, 08/30/2017
updated 08/31/2018
2017 Toyota Tacoma SR 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
UPDATE 9-1-18- Truck still getting 16MPG avg. Paint job holds up to nothing- through to metal all over. Speedometer & Tachometer went bad immediately- had replaced under warranty. Truck stills drives sluggish & rough even when accelerating from stop. Local dealership- Mike Erdman Toyota- has been no help. Cannot advise to buy this truck. From before: I learned a lot. Toyota doesn't tell you a lot- and neither will the dealerships. Here's what I bought & why I am unsatisfied. We bought a 2.7 liter Access cab SR w cruise control for a power wash/window wash company/occasional personal use. We tow a 1500 lbs trailer that can be up to 3000 with full water tanks (will rarely do this- but that is the scope). The PW trailer is a great designed small trailer. The 2.7 liter 4 cyl is rated for 3500 lbs max towing, we "should be" good. The 4cyl is very sluggish even without trailer. Put on trailer & you're getting 10MPG & you can barely safely get up to 70mph. Put it on cruise control- in Florida on the hwy & your tach will be stuck at 3k RPM & you can literally watch your gas gauge drop. Also- TOYOTA does NOT provide a hitch for 4cyl. If your truck isn't a V6, you'll need aftermarket. Dealership will charge more. It is super easy to self-install, but our dealership charged for Toyota tow hitch & gave us aftermarket. Told us afterwards there is not aftermarket OEM Toyota hitch. Also- the Tacoma branded rubber mats are for 4 door trucks- they literally don't fit access cabs. There are NO mats included with the truck. Dealers charge for them- $299 for cloth mats! You can get amazing Husky mats for $180 front & back. Here's another thing- the 2016/17 Tacoma bodies have more weight to them making the V6 get the same gas mileage as the 4cyl. Tow something and now the V6 gets better gas mileage. I don't know why they even offer the 4cyl any more. There is NO advantage to the 4cyl. We have yet to get over 20 mpg without towing on a mix of Highway & city- mostly hwy & cruise control around 60-70MPH. Honestly, the 4 cyl driving feels clunky, sluggish & outdated. Get the V6- you will have more power & actually get better gas mileage overall- especially if you are going to tow ANYTHING. It actually feels similar to the acceleration on my 1982 Mercedes turbo diesel, not good.
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Exactly what I wanted
fish, 08/06/2019
updated 08/10/2022
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
2.5 years later update: Excellent vehicle still. I'll be keeping this one for sure. I just traded up my 2011 Tacoma 4cyl, 5 spd manual, 4x4 to a 2017 TRD Sport 4x4. This truck is great so far. I'm currently getting over 21mpg in the city. The engine and trans are set for economy, not power, unless you use the ECT power button. I haven't experienced any issues with my Tacoma as I've read about here. This is our 6th Toyota (my third Toyota truck). I have never had any reliability issues with any of the Toyotas I've owned. I had my first Toyota truck (1982 SR5 4x4 pickup) for over 13 years before I sold it. I expect to get at least 10 years out of this newer one. Update: 8/2022. Truck is very reliable and comfortable. Currently averaging 17-120 mpg depending on conditions (I did go up one tire size which had an affect on the mileage). Still very happy with this truck.
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Great Truck for the Money
Mike Griffis, 02/21/2017
updated 02/22/2019
2017 Toyota Tacoma SR 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love the beefy look of the new Tacoma SR. They have the style and size of the much more expensive TRD models. The 4 cylinder motor doesn't provide much power for acceleration, but I like the gas mileage. The road noise is much louder than I expected in a new car. The ride is very stiff, and again not as good as I expected. But for a few sacrifices, you get a great looking truck that is about $6,000 less than the TRD models.
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Rattle trap
Scott, 12/12/2019
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th and last Tacoma it has several interior rattles that make driving it (especially off road) very unpleasant. I took it in several times and the dealerships were not willing to try to find or fix any of the noises. I was able to fix just one of the rattles. Also all of the off road modes (traction & crawl control) only work in 4 low - not very helpful in the snow or on slick roads.
2017 Toyota Tacoma - Tranmission Problem
BeLinda, 09/19/2019
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am very disappointed in my 2017 Tacoma. Because I only drive manuals, I went with the Tacoma and ordered a TRD Sport PRO with a 6 speed manual. When going up a slight incline in first gear, the truck wants to drive in reverse. So, I have to avoid driving on a incline and make sure that I drive on a flat surface only. This is a problem because my drive way is on a slight incline. I have to drive in reverse to leave my own property. I have taken it to the dealership twice for this problem and they say that they can not find anything wrong with it. Since I do not have many miles on this truck, I will sale it because I am afraid to drive it. I wish there are more trucks that come with a manual.