2017 Toyota TUNDRA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2017 Toyota Tundra has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, indicating above-average safety features. The car excels in side crash tests with a perfect 5-star rating. It also comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, which further enhances its safety performance. However, it lacks forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems.

In terms of complaints and recalls, the vehicle has received 65 complaints and has been subject to 6 recalls. While the number of complaints is relatively high, the number of recalls is within a manageable range. Overall, the Toyota Tundra offers good safety features, particularly in side crash scenarios, and with the inclusion of stability control, it provides a secure driving experience for its occupants.

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Complaint Count

65

Recall Count

6

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2017 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2017 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2017 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2017 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 4 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 3 Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Complaints for the 2017 Toyota TUNDRA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"when driving at night, the front lights of the vehicle turn off randomly. been driving on an highway at going at 75mph and randomly the headlights shuts off. happened 4 times in the past year."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of incident: 2023-11-06
Complaint:
"headlights, taillights and all dash and interior lights go out when using turn signal at night. my and others safety has been put at risk due to the loss of headlights and taillights when engaging the turn signal. those in my truck as well as those in surrounding vehicles are at risk because of the lack of exterior illumination while driving. toyota dealer has not been able to reproduce the problem as the technicians do not work at night to drive the truck in the dark when headlights would be in use. vehicle has not been inspected by any third parties just the dealership. there were no waring or messages or other symptoms of the problem before the failure. problem first appeared in january 2022 and has occurred on over 6 occasions before truck was taken to dealership in february 2022. truck was taken to dealership after lights went out at 70 mhp when signaling to exit highway at night."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of incident: 2022-09-01
Complaint:
"right headlight leveling motor failed causing headlight to point at the ground. i now have limited night time visibility on a 13,000 mi. vehicle. toyota does not offer a replacement part nor do aftermarket sellers. a youtube video of one of these dismantled motors shows a cheapest of the cheap device. auto manufacturers should not be allowed to use cheaply made items to point headlights! dealer refused warranty and wants $500+ for a new headlight that will last 13,000 mi. when the left side fails, i will no longer be able to drive at night. this is beyond absurd that a manufacturer is allowed to use the cheapest parts possible on a safety device such as a headlight."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of incident: 2023-04-08
Complaint:
"while driving at night and the lights are on auto, pressing down for the left signal the headlights go out and the dash becomes dim as if i am driving during the day which im not. the vehicle is moving when the lights go out . please find a resolution because this is dangerous and could cause others to collide with me while on the road."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of incident: 2020-04-12
Complaint:
"automatic headlights shut off when turn signal is used. it happens intermittently, but frequently. i have had this happen multiple time at speeds ranging from 10 mph to 80 mph but it only seems to happen when the automatic headlights are on and the turn signal is activated."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of incident: 2021-05-11
Complaint:
"when operating the vehicle with the headlight stalk/selector on "auto", the dash lights and headlights suddenly go totally black or out. i'm able to turn the lights back on by moving the selector to "on". the problem is it happens and sometimes you don't know all of your lights are off when driving, especially in the city with other bright lights. this can be very dangerous. this has happened several times, so i no longer use the auto function on my stalk...too dangerous. *tr"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of incident: 2020-07-05
Complaint:
"i have a 2017 tundra and when i use my turn signal it makes my headlights and my dash lights go off. i have researched this on the internet and found a stream that this is a problem with a lot of these tundra's are having this issue. my lights have gone out when driving at night and this is a safety hazard. i have include a link to a blog of a ton of other owners that are having the same issue. this needs to be look into before someone is killed. https://www.tundras.com/threads/auto-headlights-shut-off-with-turn-signal.22968/"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of incident: 2021-11-02
Complaint:
"driving at night with headlights on in auto position all lights shut off as if the switch was turned to off. this happens usually when turning. a tap on the turn signal stalk / headlight switch brings them back. impossible to recreate. this is very dangerous. this happens monthly."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of incident: 2021-07-01
Complaint:
"headlights flash or turn off when using the turn signals. dash lights also dim. seems to happen when i use the left turn signal. has happened several times. if i turn the switch to the off position then back they have turned back on."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of incident: 2020-03-01
Complaint:
"when the signal stalk is placed on auto and it is clearly dark outside the headlights will intermittently turn off when putting the left turn signal into place. the lights will come back on when the signal stalk is back in the neutral position. this has happened while in motion, stationary, and at different outside temperatures. however, i have noticed this occurs more when the temperature is in the 40's."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of incident: 2019-12-12

Recalls for the 2017 Toyota TUNDRA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 sequoia and 2007-2021 tundra vehicles. the power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak."
Consequence:
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

Component(s) Involved: STEERING > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-11-23
Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain jtekt power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 tundra and 2008-2022 sequoia, part numbers 44250-0c160, 44250-0c131, 44250-0c170, and 11250-0c121. the power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak."
Consequence:
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

Component(s) Involved: STEERING > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-12-23

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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