The parking brake sticks. This is an issue because the vehicle automatically applies the parking brake briefly when switching from neutral to first gear or reverse to prevent rollback. When this happens, the parking brake sticks, and the rear wheels lock. I believe the brake cables have been infiltrated with water resulting in rust/corrosion.
2017 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems
32 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 18,300. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 18,300
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Drum: shoes/linings1
At what mileage
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Toyota Tacoma brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371, or Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
Recall number 18V211000 · Recall details
What 2017 Toyota Tacoma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Common issue reported amongst 2016-2019 Toyota Tacoma owners. Noticed brake fluid dripping from under driver's side dash directly under brake pedal onto floor mat. Upon inspection, found brake fluid dripping down from what appears to be brake booster. Leaking brake booster should be a safety recall with replacement covered by Toyota.
Hydraulic, power assist:vacuum
Brake oil leak from brake booster. Oil goes into the cab and oil leaks behind the break pedal onto the floor mat.
Master cylinder or some part near brake pedal inside the cab is leaking oil or a oil like substance on to floor mats and floor.
BRAKE FLUID LEAK SEEPING FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, LEAKING FROM ACTUATOR TO BRAKE PEADAL AND DRIPS OF FLUID FOUND ON FLOOR OF VEHICLE. This is an obvious safety risk as not only is oil/fluid dripping on to the brake pedal, if the master cylinder goes out the brakes could stop working completely. This component has been inspected and confirmed by a Toyota dealership and there are other examples of this same issue happening to other Tacoma owners. This issue has been recalled on 2018 Toyota Tacomas, however, the recall needs to be expanded to more years as it is obvious that other Tacomas are being effected.
Brake fluid leaking on drivers side floor mat because of master cylinder. Brakes are now less responsive even though pads have been replaced. 2018 -2019 Tacomas were recalled for the same issue. This is a pretty big safety concern.
Brake master cylinder is leaking into the lower dash area and onto the floor mats.
The brake master cylinder is leaking to the inside of the cab floor.
I have started to notice that my 2017 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road has started to leak what seems brake fluid on my carpet. After inspecting my vehicle, I have noticed that the leak is coming from the Brake Master Cylinder. This situation has me worried now that this could lead to a serious accident. There is an apparent recall for this same exact issue for the 2018-2019 Tacoma models but, not for the 2017 model year.
Questions about the 2017 Toyota Tacoma brakes
Does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2017 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 18,300 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V211000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Tacoma have bad brakes?
The Toyota Tacoma model years with the most brakes complaints are 2019 (56 complaints), 2006 (49 complaints) and 2018 (48 complaints).
Other 2017 Toyota Tacoma problems
Transmission 68Engine 36Body 28Fuel system 25Electrical 22Airbags 13Acceleration 11Seats 10Visibility 10Lights 8Wheels 8Suspension 6Seat belts 3Tires 3Steering 2Driver assistance 1
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