2004 Toyota Tacoma Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 25
- 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.
Among these 25 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 7 records
- accelerator pedal · 7 records
- throttle body · 7 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
While in reverse, idling slowly to a stop to pick up a hot water heater, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The vehicle did not respond when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result the vehicle crashed into a plumbing supply warehouse, sending the vehicle through an overhead door and through expensive hot water heaters and spas. The vehicle continued into the warehouse until it hit an immovable object…
Crash reported
ODI 11102755
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the vehicle, the throttle suddenly stops responding for about 3-5 seconds, then returns. While it is unresponsive, it seems to return to a fully closed position as the vehicle starts slowing, then suddenly reopens to where the accelerator pedal is being depressed, and quickly starts accelerating. It doesn't seem to matter what type of road i am driving on or at what speed. It doesn't do it under hard…
ODI 10785895
Service Brakes · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Going 35 miles an hour the vehicle will start to pull to the side and the ball joint will come out also the abs sensor cable will brake and you will have to replace it a $2500 dollar spence for a toyota malfunction in the suspension i have a friend in california that has one a year early model than mine a 2003 toyota tacoma and he told me about this problem had happen to him in the freeway about 60 mph to him a had…
ODI 10732846
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Was in parking lot of store. Started engine and put in gear and vehicle shot forward and it seemed as if i had no control of it sideswiping another vehicle and headed for another vehicle that i was about to broadside when i was able to stop my vehicle. Was able to get vehicle home which was a short distance away but am now terrified to drive it. Notified insurance company. I called dealership where vehicle was…
Crash reported
ODI 10667866
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While idling at a stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The vehicle did not respond when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred three times. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10654452
Vehicle Speed Control
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 10616175
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
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 10630137
Vehicle Speed Control
With steady pressure on the gas pedal, the vehicle intermittently hiccups (as if foot was taken off the pedal) and vehicle changes speed and then surges back to accelerate. I believe it to be the throttle by wire throttle bodies which was placed in the tacoma model for 2003-2004 and then later revised in 2005-present. *tr
ODI 10477336
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the accelerator pedal stopped responding and the vehicle would not accelerate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls.…
ODI 10491710
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while engaging the brake pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The contact applied extreme pressure on the brake pedal in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued to accelerate until crashing into a brick building. The contact sustained major injuries to her head and neck. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed.…
1 injury
ODI 10458837
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the engine speed dropped and the accelerator pedal stopped responding. After towing the truck home i read the scan codes and there were many that related to the throttle body sensors. In order to debug the system i cleared the problem. With the key on and the engine not running i tested the drive-by-wire system manually. It responded correctly and showed no problems. No more codes were thrown. I…
ODI 10455619
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 5 mph the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle crashed into a metal pole and came to a stop. There was damage to the front end of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed.…
ODI 10384766
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate. The failure had recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis, but they stated that they could not recreate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, who informed the contact that they knew it was a throttle body failure but they were unable to…
ODI 10469014
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle suddenly loses engine power. Sometimes happens at cruising speed, sometimes happens with a slight depressing of the accelerator (when making turns, at risk of getting struck when making left turns). Dealers have tried to fix several times and usually cannot duplicate the intermittent problem (no check engine codes). Abundance of reports online of similar problems. Often reported as throttle body problems.…
ODI 10332743
Vehicle Speed Control
GAS PEDAL STUCK. *TR
ODI 10307709
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact has a 2004 toyota tacoma. The vehicle was pre-owned and purchased in april 2009. While driving between 25 and 35 mph, the vehicle began accelerating without placing pressure on the gas pedal. The failure has occurred on five occasions. The failure is related to the vehicle speed control. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage and most recent failure occurred at 74,000 miles.
ODI 10296579
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle suddenly loses engine power, usually when pulling into traffic, starting from a stoplight or attempting to pass on the freeway. In all cases resulting in dangerous situations. The dealer attempted to fix the issue once, acknowledging it was a common problem with the vehicles throttle body system. After $1000 worth of parts the problem is back, they refuse to warranty anything past the 3year/36mile period. In…
ODI 10233848
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle idled when the pedal was depressed again. The pedal must be released and depressed for the vehicle to respond. This occurred once every two weeks or several times a day. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak updated 10/4/2006 - while driving 65 mph the accelerator pedal with the accelerator pedal pressed the vehicle would…
ODI 10156727
Delivery · Vehicle Speed Control
At a stop, vehicle does not accelerate after depressing the gas pedal. 2 occasions nearly caused an accident. Also, at cruising speeds (60-70 mph) vehicle will decelerate without any change in pressure to the gas pedal. *nm
ODI 10153523
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota tacoma [xxx] electronic throttle control system (etcs). On 26 feb 2005, 14 apr 2005, 17 apr 2005 and 20 feb 2005 after prolonged driving at highway speeds when stepping off the gas pedal to make a stop the engine speed would not decrease and i would have to apply both feet to the brake pedal to try to slow down, and swerve to the side to avoid hitting vehicles in front of me. After approximately 5-10…
ODI 10151122
Delivery · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota tacoma 4x4 with 3.4l engine and manual trans. Having throttle body issues. The accelerator position sensor is failing causing the truck to stall for a second and then pick back up. Truck does not throw a check engine code when this occurs, so dealer has informed me on different occasions that nothing is wrong. I was almost ran over the other day trying to pull out into traffic when the throttle body…
ODI 10146664
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2004 toyota tacoma 4x4 with a 3.4 liter v6. I have already filed 1 complaint butt in frustration will try this again. The electronic throttle bodies that come on 2003 and 2004 toyota tacomas are flawed and need to be investigated and recalled due to safety concerns. The problem is that the accelerator position sensors on these throttle bodies are going out, causing the accelerator to become useless unless…
ODI 10146657
Vehicle Speed Control
When i was 16 years old my parents got my a new 2004 toyota tacoma, which was bought in september 2004. However, i did not get my license until december 21, 2004. I did not start driving right away. I started driving the truck in january. I only drove to school and back, which was about 7 miles away. On day after softball practice, which was held after school, on february 24 2005, i wrecked the toyota tacoma. I was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10310039
Fuel Injection System · Vehicle Speed Control · Wiring
After running the vehicle and shutting it off for about 2 hours the vehicle did not want to start, there was only about 2,000 miles on the truck. The starter is cranking the engine, but the engine is not starting up. I took it to the toyota service department, and they said nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The same thing happend severl times after i had taken it to toyota. The only way to start the vehicle would…
ODI 10106156