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2005 Toyota Tacoma Vehicle Speed Control Problems

82
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 82 stored complaint records:

  • 30 indicate a crash
  • 6 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • foot brake · 13 records
  • suddenly accelerated · 13 records
  • brake pedal · 13 records
  • cruise control · 13 records
  • accelerator pedal · 11 records
  • failure mileage · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi23
30–60k mi19
1–30k mi16
100–150k mi7
150–400k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 1, 2010 · 114,690 miles

    Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control

    2nd time a gas pedal stuck on my 2005 toyota tacoma truck leading to a 2nd collision with property damage to my truck & the car in front of me. Coming up to a red light with plenty of room to stop on a flat rd. There where skid marks from my truck and i had both feet on the brake and the engine increased inspeed. The dealer still does not have the parts to repair this problem even after my first accident in june of…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10349678

  • June 1, 2010 · 90,000 miles

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    Short in the button to turn the cruse control on sometimes it works but i have to push it at least 200 times. The second thing is a short in the over head compas/temperature gauge it just does not work any more.

    ODI 10817210

  • May 25, 2010 · 61,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    10/27/05, 12/05 & 5/25/10 little or no acceleration. 10/23/09 stepped on brake but it accelerated instead of stopping & almost got killed. 11/18/09, 12/16/09 & 1/16/09 throttle sticks & engine races kept foot on brake & immediately threw it into neutral so it wouldn't take off again. Toyota keeps repairing but these problems keep recurring at our expense case #[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…

    ODI 10332266

  • May 23, 2010 · 94,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when she attempted to stop the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into a wall. The vehicle was being inspected by the dealer when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 94,000.

    Crash reported

    ODI 10332356

  • May 12, 2010 · 55,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    As the vehicle was stopped in the parking spot it suddenly accelerated on its own. I applied as much pressure as possible but it continued to move forward. I proceeded 8 to 10 feet between a pine tree and satellite dish and additional 25 feet before the acceleration stopped. I believe in the course of the situation i slightly moved my foot to exert more pressure which in turn disengaged the malfunction. Deep ruts…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10352566

  • March 10, 2010 · 65,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    The third of three incidences occurred on 3-10-10 while traversing a parking lot which, at the time of the accident, i thought sloped down into a lower parking lot. At the edge of the upper parking lot it became apparent that there was a two to three foot vertical drop into the lower lot. I applied the brakes and continued over the edge. Upon impact with the lower lot, the vehicle accelerated and, after swerving to…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10320477

  • March 8, 2010 · 30,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns 2005 toyota tacoma. While placing the vehicle in the park position, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle crashed into a wall causing moderate damage to the front end. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the scene and it was taken to the dealer. The dealer attempted…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10319281

  • March 5, 2010 · 92,300 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control

    I was skeptical about this brake override until the sudden acceleration actually happened to me on 3/5/2010. I was on the freeway traveling 50 mph in moderate traffic when a construction truck decided to turn into my lane. I gave it a quick punch to avoid a collision when i felt my rpm's kept climbing as i was no longer on the pedal. I panicked and tried to apply the brakes to no response, so i tapped the shifter…

    ODI 10317435

  • February 27, 2010 · 68,100 miles

    Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels

    I was driving about 40 miles per hour my 2005 toyota tacoma on the freeway in light rain. The steering completely went out of control and my truck began fishtailing. I tapped on the brakes lightly but the truck continued accelerating faster. I ended up hitting the concrete barrier and was placed in the ambulance. I now suffer from lower back and possible torn ligaments in the neck. Before the accident there has been…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10316145

  • February 7, 2010 · 79,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    I was in a parking lot w/ my 05 tacoma and needed to perform a k turn. I stopped, put the truck in reverse, and it felt like it went full throttle for about 2-3 seconds. I had to slam on the brake immediately and was able to stop the vehicle before hitting any of the parked cars. The same event occurred moments later when i had to back out of some heavy snow in the same parking lot. I have received a letter about…

    ODI 10310316

  • January 28, 2010 · 100,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Driving a 2005 toyota tacoma no visible adverse weather, cold/ truck slid sideways, accelerated even though the brakes were depressed to the floor. Vehicle rolled three times. Vehicle continued to idle up even after it was on its side . Contacted toyota, given an incident reference number, no response from toyota. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10303317

  • January 26, 2010 · 52,210 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    My incident occurred while driving my 2005 toyota tacoma on january 26th 2010. I was approaching an intersection where i had a red stop light and slowed the truck to an almost stop. My foot was on the brake pedal and it was nearly to the floor but not all the way yet. Then very suddenly the truck lurched forward at which point i jammed my foot down hard on the brake pedal. Then the truck sort of jumped three times…

    ODI 10305122

  • January 19, 2010 · 36,840 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving my 2005 toyota tacoma truck, i approached a stop sign and applied pressure to the brakes. Instead of slowing down, the truck suddenly accelerated. To avoid hitting a car in front of me, i swerved into a yard and put the truck into neutral. This enabled me to bring the truck to a complete stop. *tr

    ODI 10304873

  • January 10, 2010 · 69,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. He stated that the driver's side floor mat was secured by two 1.5 inch hooks. The hooks were able to spin around completely over a 3-inch radius, catching only in one direction to prevent the floor mat from moving. While entering the vehicle, the contact's foot would grip the floor mat and due to the movement in the hooks, the floor mats would move forward becoming stuck…

    ODI 10322854

  • January 2, 2010 · 90,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    2005 toyota tacoma truck would accelerate, going uphill. I was able to gain control by braking. Cruise control was not on. This has occurred over 10 times. *tr

    ODI 10313326

  • December 12, 2009 · 52,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Sudden acceleration in a 2005 toyota tacoma prerunner causing loss of control and collision with a kentucky fried chicken building. Vehicle was a total loss. Three occupants apparently unhurt. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10316843

  • December 10, 2009 · 61,400 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    On the day of december 10, 2009 i was arriving home from work as i always do. I was preparing to park my 2005 toyota tacoma truck in front of the garage as i always do. As i began to back up the engine roared causing the truck to plunge backward into the garage door and house. I was unable to stop the vehicle even while having my foot on the brake. However this was not the first time this had happened. The first…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10303307

  • December 6, 2009 · 66,516 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    I have a toyota tacoma 2005. On december 6, 2009 at approximately 3pm i was heading south on i-190 in niagara falls ny. Cruise was on,but had to tap breaks because of slower moving vehicle. This did disengage the cruise & my truck began to slow down. When the car moved over i depressed the accelerator and at that time the truck went into overdrive/passing gear. The motor was roaring and i had no breaks . They were…

    ODI 10295067

  • November 26, 2009 · 71,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    I was pulling up behind a car at a redlight, applying my brakes, when the brakes seemed to vibrate. Suddenly, my 2005 toyota tacoma's engine revved violently and the truck jumped forward and hit the car in front. My foot was pressing as hard as i could the entire time. I had to throw the truck into neutral. Following the accident report, i had the truck towed to my toyota dealership. Hopefully they will do right by…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10293726

  • November 24, 2009 · 45,206 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    2005 toyota tacoma--it's not the floor mat! Unintentional acceleration problem. Backing to turn around, looking over my right shoulder and turning the steering wheel to the left. When moving my right foot from throttle to brake, the truck suddenly accelerated and the harder i braked, the faster it went. Stopped the movement by shutting off the engine. What happened: in the position i was in, twisted to look over my…

    ODI 10293919

  • November 13, 2009 · 50,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Often times when i am braking to a stop in my 2005 toyota tacoma, i feel the truck lurch forward. I have been able to stop the truck by applying more pressure to the brake, but the truck still wants to move forward. I generally leave ample distance between myself and the cars in front of me. This has prevented two rear end accidents. *tr

    ODI 10293512

  • November 1, 2009 · 169,788 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    My 2005 toyota tacoma accelerator went full open throttle and the truck ran away full open throttle with out me pressing on the gas pedal, i could not stop this with condition with the brake pedal burning my brakes to a smell of burnt brake pad. This happen in the day time and the floor mat was no where close or near the accelerator pedal, i looked down to check the floor mat position. To stop the run away veh and…

    ODI 10291518

  • October 30, 2009 · 600,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control

    I received a recall notification from toyota in october of 2009 for accelerator pedals sticking to carpet. The letter from toyota stated they would contact me on what to do next to get it fixed. Its february 12, 2010 and i have heard nothing from them about what to do on this issue. *tr

    ODI 10308968

  • August 24, 2009 · 23,997 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    A couple of years ago i started experiencing sudden un-commanded acceleration at low speed. There have been 4 instances of this problem occurring. It happens randomly with no warning when i apply the brakes (like slowing for a stoplight or a slower car ahead).the last one happened on august 24, 2009. This time it resulted in a low speed collision and damage to my vehicle. Fortunately no other vehicle was involved.…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10310158

  • June 19, 2009 · 79,773 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    We purchased a 2005 tacoma pick-up in 2005. My husband has had two experiences with the pick-up accelerating on its own, at full throttle, without his foot on the throttle at all. Only after turning the engine off did it stop. This took place in 2006 & 2007. He contacted the toyota dealership that we purchased it from and were told they had not heard of anything like that happening. We gave the truck to our son in…

    ODI 10316889