2004 Toyota Tacoma Electrical System Problems
- 13
- 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.
What owners report
- throttle body · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Electrical System
Drivers side door handle fell off, while stationary. I grabbed handle to open door like normal, and part of it crumbled im my hand and then fell to the ground. It could not be put back on due to excessive corrosion. This is a huge safty risk of someone getting trapped in the vehicle if something happened and the handle fell off at the most importuned time, it could easily cause fatalities. While searching for a…
ODI 11079044
Electrical System
2004 toyota tacoma v6 3.4l 5vz-fe with automatic transmission. Toyota originally equipped this vehicle with a throttle by wire system. The vehicle unexpectedly does not respond to accelerator pedal position. Toyota on board diagnostic system does not detect fault thus does not log any error codes or illuminate check engine light. Occurrence rate and duration of events is intermittent and inconsistent. Velocity of…
ODI 10781006
Electrical System
The vehicle was in motion at highway speeds when the truck instantly began decelerating even though i had the accelerator depressed. This problem resolved after turning the truck off and then on again. The problem recurred several times while stopped and while driving over the course of the next month. I was nearly rear ended as a result of this failure. Upon reading, and inspection by a mechanic i was notified that…
ODI 10838517
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the vehicle loses pedal response due to the throttle control motor shutting down and the check engine light coming on. The engine either shuts down completely or the becomes very jerky and cannot sustain an idle. Incidents began to occur around 95,000 miles odo but stopped for several years after a mechanic worked on the vehicle and said the throttle position sensor was out of alignment. More recently…
ODI 10679137
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving at a normal speed on the highway. The gas pedal became unresponsive. I had to push the pedal all the way to the floor in order to get up to speed. The check engine light came on and the transmission had trouble switching between gears. This problem occurred intermittently and continues to happen. The code that has come up is to replace the throttle body, which i have two separate times, but again the…
ODI 10670243
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
From a dead stop to any speed, it felt like i no acceration. I would have to feather the gas pedal to get up to speed. I've replaced fuel filter, 02 sender ( front), maf sender ,fuel pressure regulator ,cleaned all grounds, had fuel pump tested , had head gasket checked ,changed spark plugs and wire's, cleaned throttle body and pressure cleaned fuel system. Every time i change a part or do any cleaning , the truck…
ODI 10723721
Door · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the driver side door's electronic lock system failed. The door locked on its own and did not unlock with the interior or exterior door handles. The passenger side door was used to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure a diagnostic was performed, which was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was…
ODI 10779069
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving my truck to a work location and stopped at a t-intersection to yield to the normal traffic flow. While stopped, the engine began to rev up for no apparent reason. I was not touching the accelerator pedal, but had my foot firmly on the brake. At first, i heard the engine noise but did not realize that it was my vehicle making the noise. Then when i looked down at my instruments, i saw that my engine…
ODI 10301871
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Emergency flashers come on by themselves. Unable to disengage switch and turn signals will not work. *tr
ODI 10266186
Electrical System
Have a 2004, toyota tacoma, v6, 4x4. I was driving down the freeway and every now and then it is like i took my foot off the gas but i didn't! If i step on it, it is fine. *jb the problem: is throttle by wire throttle bodies on 03 and 04 tacomas. The accelerator petal position sensor assembly has a shaft onto which the lever for the accelerator cable is mounted with some return springs. This shaft also turns the…
ODI 10143701
Electrical System
Alarm and electrical system on 2004 toyota tacoma double cab prerunner sr5 pickup. Alarm system activated on its own at 5:30 am sep 18-05 and could not disengage it. Loud electrical clicking noises emitted from under the dashboard around the ashtray that could be heard from over 100 feet away, even through walls inside a house (clicking/popping noise) lights flickering inside truck. Left truck with toyota in…
ODI 10139080
Electrical System
Throttle body related and re-occurring problem. Where the accelerator position sensor mal-functions causing the vehicle to stall. Toyota does not sell the sensor but does sell the entire throttle body at a cost of over $700. Warranted vehicles with calif. Emissions, goes for 5 years or 60k miles. But fed emission vehicles only have a 3 year 36k mile warranty although it is the same exact part number in question.*jb
ODI 10134641
Electrical System
When exiting the vehicle, passengers are shocked when they touch the door to close it. The shock is more than what would be felt when touch the contacts on an electrical outlet. Often leaving a shocked feeling in the fingers for aome time after exiting the vehicle.
ODI 10121275