2017 Ford F-150 vs 2017 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford F-150 | 2017 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,437 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 17 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 343 | 182 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–22 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,000 mi | 23,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 539 | 6 |
| Engine | 311 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 133 | 27 |
| Structure | 110 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 85 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 70 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 62 | 2 |
| Steering | 59 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 151 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 97 | 0 |
| Stalling | 70 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 61 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 51 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 41 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
2017 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.