2003 Toyota Tacoma Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on the highway, i experienced an issue with the vehicle's performance under moderate acceleration (approximately 3000 rpm). The engine will no longer output power that is proportional to the amount i am requesting with the gas pedal. Once the issue occurs, the maximum power output is only 2000 rpm with the gas pedal fully pressed. The issue is occasionally resolved by shutting the engine off and…
ODI 11061554
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down the highway experience loss of power such as fuel push the throttle down a couple of times it pick back up happened to more times within 10 mi1nutes it did not throw a code been checking it may relate to a throttle body problem been reading about problems with the throttle body do not want this to happen in heavy traffic or pulling out in front of traffic please let me know what or how to take…
ODI 10897349
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving in traffic the throttle stuck at above normal idle and the check engine light came on. I was able to exit the traffic but the idle would not come back to normal curb idle. What my mechanic has told me is that the throttle body assembly has failed and they can only get the part from the dealer. If this had happened on the freeway the outcome could have not been so good. I hope toyota is aware of this…
ODI 10555835
Fuel/Propulsion System
Cover for gas tank totally rotted out and tank is exposed. This vehicle has recall 9355 - emergency spare tire. Not sure why this isn't also covered. Looks unsafe to me. *tr
ODI 10510373
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the fuel tank became detached from the vehicle. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the fuel tank was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 73,000. *tr
ODI 10509687
Fuel/Propulsion System · Underbody Shields
My truck was part of the frame recall and i had the frame replaced in 2010, since then i have had to pay to replace other rusted parts that were not "part of the recall". First the spare tire mount rusted off and the tire fell out from under the truck while driving. Next the entire exhaust needed to be replaced as it too had rusted out. Last year to pass inspection i needed to pay $1600.00 for a catalytic converter.…
ODI 10504256
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel tank strap broke while i was grocery shopping. I heard the tank rubbing against the drive shaft when i pulled out of my parking space. The vehicle is not drive able, and i believe this to be a serious issue. *tr
ODI 10492421
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated after refueling the vehicle, fuel would leak onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic three times where the fuel cap was replaced each time. The failure persisted and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10577839