2004 Toyota Tacoma Fuel/Propulsion 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
- fuel tank · 15 records
- noticed fuel · 4 records
- tank strap · 4 records
- tank shield · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel tank strap failed tank dropped pushing shield into driveshaft causing metal to metal grinding. This happened after filling tank and driving.
ODI 11300445
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving i heard an unusual noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Upon self inspection i discovered the fuel tank strap had broke. I noticed also that the fuel tank shield looked like swiss cheese from corrosion. I had a tie down strap that i was able to use to strap the shield and tank up with. I am in the process of looking to repair it. I feel since it is a safety issue toyota should fix it free of…
ODI 11063152
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed an abnormal odor coming from the fuel tank. The contact drove home and parked the vehicle. The following morning, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank onto the driveway without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…
ODI 11246087
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas tank, tank sheid bracket holding tank up almost completly rusted off with hardly holding gas tank on! Major issue!
ODI 10953929
Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving at 35 mph, hear a dragging noise and pull to the side of the road. I looked under the car a saw that the metal straps holding the gas tank to the car had rusted thru, allowing the tank to drop down to about 3 inches above the roadway, causing the tank to drag the ground
ODI 10766452
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
The owner found a recall on 2004 toyota tacomas on the internet. This recall specified that there was a manufacturing defect in the formulation of the undercoating. This manufacturing defect resulted in the rusting of the suspension, and tire plate. Upon inspection of the vehicle by a toyota dealer, it was found that the a-frame is rusted through, the leaf springs are failing and are bowed in the opposite direction,…
ODI 10748763
Fuel/Propulsion System
While on a short shopping trip i suddenly heard a loud rattling/buzzing noise coming from underneath the vehicle. I drove to my local car repair where they noticed while i was pulling into their driveway that the truck fuel tank was bouncing dangerously and was on the verge of falling off. Both the fuel tank holder ( a large steel plate ) and the fuel tank strap had rusted thru and were no longer supporting the…
ODI 10701148
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, she noticed something had become detached from under the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel tank protector was corroded and had caused the fuel tank to become detached. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10546210
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving along i would sometimes hear an unusual sound, a slight ringing sound. When i returned home and inspected my truck i saw that one of the metal straps that holds the gas tank in place had rusted apart, and the bracket would rub against the drive shaft, creating the sound. This is one of the tacoma's that was re-framed as part of a recall. It appears the same defective metal used in the frame that was…
ODI 10629696
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, she noticed something had become detached from under the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel tank protector was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the fuel tank protector would have to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10509585
Fuel/Propulsion System
I brought my truck to a toyota dealer to locate an emissions system leak. Two other mechanics had spent hours trying to diagnose the problem and were unable to find the leak. The toyota tech found the leak in less than 20 minutes. That would lead me to believe he had dealt with this problem before. The leak turned out to be corrosion in the fuel tank, where the filler neck meets the tank. I would not expect a rusted…
ODI 10488733
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas tank shield corroding when notified by toyota about corrosion problems to the frame of the truck, i inspected the under neath of the truck myself and also noticed the gas tank shield had corroded away. When i went to the dealer to have the frame checked, i told them about the problem with the gas tank shield and they told me that was not part of the recall.now a year later, i just received another recall for a…
ODI 10491715