1997 Toyota Tacoma Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Toyota Tacoma recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Toyota Tacoma.

Most common 1997 Toyota Tacoma problems

Problem areas named in the 131 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	46
Suspension	26
Tires	14
Seat Belts	11
Power Train	9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Unknown Or Other	6
Air Bags	5
Steering	5

What owners report

2025-11-03, Engine
When’s he start and you get gas it won turn off but don’t do it , and whend I hit a jump and I tuning he shake it wild

2021-07-03, Unknown Or Other
It appears to be the clear coat of the paint job has been coming off for a very long time. Really does not look good at all now. I reside in the state of Oregon. Although it rains a fair amount here, that should not cause this rate of decay of the paint job. It was not painted very well!!

2020-09-18, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE SUBFRAME FRACTURED HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SMITHTOWN TOYOTA DEALER LOCATED AT 360 JERICHO TURNPIKE, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787. WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TECHNICIAN HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 172,000.

2020-08-10, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS EXTREMELY RUSTED, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FRIEND TOLD HIM THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,774.

2020-07-13, Suspension
MY LEE SPRINGS ARE RUSTED FRAME IS TO LEE'S SPRINGS ARE BROKEN

1997 Toyota Tacoma questions

Does the 1997 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Toyota Tacoma at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Tacoma?

Based on 131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (46), Suspension (26), Tires (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Toyota Tacoma has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.