2017 Toyota Tacoma: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 1, 2026 · Fuel system · LA

Vehicle stalled on highway bridge. Took to mechanic shop. They put the diagnostic code machine on and the code indicated fuel pump failure. Toyota does have a recall notice for the year, make, and model of my vehicle. But not showing on my VIN.

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · Engine · KY

Have had engine issues such as stalling, rattling, limp mode, rough idling and engine missing. Have had repairs done but continues to have major issues where it is not functioning properly.

Filed Sep 17, 2025 · Fuel system · OH

Truck does not accelerate fully when I hit gas pedal. The truck stalls and my gas consumption is off.

Filed Jul 31, 2023 · Engine · CA

Crankshaft position sensor-truck stalled while driving almost causeing an accident.other trucks have been recalled since 2017 but not mine.no inspection has been made I went to dealer and called toyota headquarters and they said they could do nothing.my check engine light has been coming on and off for about 6 months and won't start sometimes ran computer diagnostics and this sensor came up.

Filed Sep 1, 2021 · Engine · 18,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but was unable to exceed 20 MPH while driving. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V356000 (Engine) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Fuel system · 16,000 miles · NJ

The vehicle stalls at times, at other times the vehicle launches in both reverse and forward, at times while driving parkway vehicle hesitates. At times vehicle stationary and with foot on brake and vehicle put in drive the truck launches forward, same with reverse. This has been ongoing for months. Now the malfunction light is on. I understand there is a recall and I have contacted toyota and they are not willing to do anything and told me that I would be charged a diagnostic fee. I bought the truck in march 2020 with a little over 14,000 miles on the truck the problem began in september 2020

Filed Oct 1, 2020 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine with gray smoke coming from the exhaust tips. The contact attempted to accelerate however, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled off the roadway and the vehicle started shaking. The contact immediately turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to his residence. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle at the residence and informed him that a section of the transmission transfer case was missing. The contact had the vehicle towed to rochester toyota (48 farmington rd, rochester, nh 03867) where he was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2020 · Transmission · 37,300 miles · WA

My truck stalled while driving. I looked up what could of caused this and find out I may have a crank position sensor that's malfunctioning causing my truck to stall.

Filed May 11, 2018 · Engine · 6,500 miles · TX

Engine stalls when attempting rapid acceleration when engine RPM is less than 3000. This is a safety issue. I recently attempted rapid acceleration when making a left turn to avoid a collision where an oncoming driver ran a red light. The engine stalled. I have experienced other similar incidents. I have reported this to my toyota service center twice. The first time I was told toyota is aware of the condition, which would be addressed in a software update. The second time I was told my engine was operating within normal specification parameters, and no such software update was forthcoming. It was raining the day I bought this vehicle, so it was not possible to test low end acceleration. I would never have bought this vehicle had I known low end acceleration was so lethargic. On several occasions it has nearly gotten me killed.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Suspension, Transmission · 2,000 miles · CA

The truck shifts into too high of a gear when attempting to accelerate between 20-30 MPH., causing engine to rev up to and beyond redline (5500rpm to 6000rpm), which is extremely damaging to a new engine. This results in a 3 or more second delay or stall while the transmission finds an appropriate gear for the current speed. Most of the time, when it finally does find a gear, it is often too low, resulting in extreme engine revving followed by complete loss of power. This delay or stall almost left me in a serious accident as I pulled out into the intersection (under normal circumstances), the cross traffic did not yield to the red light. I had to accelerate quickly from about 20 MPH, meanwhile, the truck's transmission stalled and would not respond. I narrowly avoided being hit. I have taken the truck in no less than four times in the last 12 months to report the same complaint I have documentation but continue to be told that the transmission is performing at manufactured specifications. Not sure what those specs are but nothing has been done to address the transmission issue the truck is unstable when driving with heavy load in the bed (never exceeding 1000lbs.). When loaded with 10- 90lb. Bags of concrete (900lbs.), the truck feels extremely unstable. I won't drive it on the freeway under such weight. The manufacturer stated weight limit is ton (1000lbs.) and yet when filled with only 900lbs of concrete the leaf springs arch, fully inverted upside down, leaving the truck highly unstable and unresponsive. Of all three of the toyota trucks that I have owned, including the 4 runner, I have never seen this occur in the leaf springs nor had stability problems carrying this type of weight. I don't feel comfortable driving this vehicle due to transmission and weight concerns, and feel it is not only a safety hazard to myself as well as others.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 600 miles · SC

When decelerating at any given time vehicle loses compression at he brake pedals and feels as if though vehicle is thrusting and losing power to engine. And also when slowing down when speed reaches 20 MPH, vehicle can be felt almost wanting stall.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Fuel system · 8,000 miles · WV

Driving at 30 MPH when vehicles engine tried to stall , pumping the accelerator I keep vehicle moving but ran very poorly got it home and called dealership to get appointment. This a very dangerous for if was in a intersection there could have been a accident