Used 2017 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Consumer Reviews
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2017 Tacoma traded in for new 2019 Tundra Lmtd.
Eric Schneider, 09/03/2018
updated 03/29/2022
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
9-20 -20: Since my prior reviews, I continued to experience the constant transmission shifting on any incline which causes the RPM to jump, in my case from around 1800 to 3100 RPM, which is annoying. I have also discussed the problem with a number of other owners i'd see around in similar Tacomas, and also to service staff and to a person they had the same complaint/issue or customers w/the same complaint/issue, but like me all said the otherwise "liked" the Tacoma. I should say other than that I was also very pleased w/the 2017 overall. Anyway I have now traded the 2017 Tacoma with only 5434 miles on it and purchased a 2019 Tundra Crew Max Limited in October 2019.and while it is considerably larger and gets less MPG I so far love it and it got 4700 miles on it ! End of story/ PRIOR REVIEWS: I am a long time Tacoma/Toyota owner - traded a 2012 Tacoma Sport 4 liter for a 2017 Tacoma Off-road - the mismatch between the 3.5 liter Engine and the 6 Speed Transmission in the 2017 cause this vehicle to be continually downshift with the least bit of road incline - It is difficult to maintain a constant highway speed with any kind of minor incline. When I took it back to the dealer I was told there was a Tech Bulletin to "fix" the problem - after 6 hour "re calculating" adjustment to the computer was told mine already had the "fix" - nothing changed - When warranty is over w/b trading it in for something more acceptable. Also had to have the plastic front bumper insert replaced as it kept "popping out" ! Finally the ceiling knob controlling the extended tracking levels are NOT named so when U R turning the ceiling 4 wheel knob to change the traction from say low 4 wheel to say the climb traction level, U had better have the owners manual memorized as there R NO names or #, just an until dot to indicate what U R - this ended up NOT being a problem as I don't use it Reviews by Customers B4 purchase as tranny/engine this is apparently other folks' problem too as it was profusely commented on by buyers. starting in 2016. Currently the air circulating system in the cab has an annoying fan noise like the card pinned to a bicycle wheel. Haven't returned to have it checked. Believe it or not I am LIKING the vehicle better than when I first bought it, but at highway speeds the engine/tranny continual downshifting and engine revving (1800 RPM to 3100 RPM ) still is annoying. NOT MUCH HAS CHANGED THO I AM DRIVING IT MOSTLY IN AND AROUND THE CITY SO I AM "LIVING" W/THE TRANNY AND ENGINE THO I MET 2 WEEKS AGO WITH DEALER TO TRADE THIS VEHICLE FOR A 2019 TUNDRA BUT i PASSED ON A REALLY GOOD DEAL.....MONTHLY PAYMENT A LITTLE STEEP FOR NOW. -As I advised after my previous review I traded my Tacoma in because of my dislike of the engine transmission configuration esp after I talked w/about every newer Tacoma owner I would run into in parking lots and they ALL had the same downshifting high RPM complaint otherwise both they and I liked there truck !
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Ready to sell after 12,000 miles
Doug, 12/30/2017
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Had two Tundras prior to this Tacoma, so I am used to power when I need it. The Tacoma does not have that. If you want a burst of power on the on-ramp or for passing, the engine has to down shift to find it. The is no power drivers seat at any trim level, so it is had to find a comfortable seating position when driving. I am currently looking for a new Tundra or Dodge Ram to replace this. Toyota engineers better get busy with some upgrades or be left behind by Chevy Colorado.
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Traded after 3 months POS
ROBERT plaisance, 12/03/2017
2017 Toyota Tacoma SR 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This Toyota IS TRASH. The engine is so sad and the transmission matches it. No power at all unless the engine is screaming. The seats are trash and hard to get out of. I have owned 2,3,4 gen and still have two 1991 models. The 4 cly in them pull better and get better mileage . Sad day when Toyota sells junk like this. I bought a Nissan
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Horrible acceleration
Bing shi, 06/29/2017
2017 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
My worst purchase in my life, much below my expectations . It requires very high RPM, sometimes it goes above 5. It often it in pain, labor pain without epidural . I bought 2015 Tacoma v4, weak, so I traded it on for v6, all wheel drive, limited. Not huge difference in performance from his brother v4. Will sell it
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excellent truck
k dowling, 06/20/2018
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a new 2017 6 speed manual. I use this as my daily driver in Alaska. It handles the pot hole and rough roads very well, I love the manual transmission.
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