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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 toyota tacoma. At low speed (25 mph) using cruise control, the vehicle over-accelerates when it approaches a hill or incline. Disengaging the cruise control once the over-acceleration starts seems to fix the problem. *tr
ODI 10305145
Vehicle Speed Control
My toyota tacoma suddenly accelerated to a dangerous level of speed while in cruise control. It happened several times during my long distance trip and scared me into not using it again. I thought it was me doing something wrong, until i read about other complaints. I bought it used in 2008, and wasn't aware of any issues until the road trip this year. *tr
ODI 10293989
Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle got stuck while driving and would not stop going faster until i turned off engine. It was not the floor mat that caused but something in the throttle assy. I did take it to toyota to document it. *tr
ODI 10311349
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my 2005 tacoma about 2 months ago. I have experienced this problem three times now. The last time being tonight after picking up my daughter at work. The truck was accelerating and i was literally standing on the brake and the engine was racing and would not stop. I through it into neutral and it sounded like it was going to explode! I have no rugs in my vehicle, it did not come with any, and i was going to…
ODI 10263227
Vehicle Speed Control
I was on my way to work when the vehicle in front of me stopped to turn. I hit my brake at which time the accelerator stuck and i hit the vehicle. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10308426
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving down the freeway at approx. 65mph the vehicle accelerated, as we don't often drive our vehicle it has only occurred 2-3 times(between 2008-2009), fortunately we have always been a reasonable distance from other vehicles when the truck "takes off"(it is like you gunned the gas pedal). After the acceleration the truck just slows back down. We received a recall notice for the floor mat issue, which this…
ODI 10316587
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling on the freeway and was changing gears when the accelerator pedal suddenly dropped to the floor and the engine suddenly raced up to redline. I had the clutch in at the time. I checked to make sure my mat was not interfering with the pedal. This is the second time this has happened with this truck. I pumped the pedal several times but the engine continued to race. I switched to third gear and let out…
ODI 10256972
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle surges forward slightly when stopped at stoplight. Happens nearly every time i stop the vehicle without having it in park mode. The severity of the surge seems to be proportional with the velocity of the vehicle prior to stopping (i.e. Surge is more pronounced when stopping from a higher velocity than from a lower velocity). The surge event occurs roughly 2-3 seconds after vehicle comes to a full stop, and…
ODI 10254198
Vehicle Speed Control
This is a second complaint of the etch-intelligent system defect of my 2005 toyota tacoma which is causing sudden acceleration. I reported this incident immediately after it happened but my truck is not listed on the recent recall list. (it is on the recall list for the floor mat but not the more accurate recall for the etch-intelligent system.) on or about october 2008, i was driving from new jersey to north…
ODI 10303054
Vehicle Speed Control
Part 3 this is a serious problem and my next stop is to notify my insurance company and my lender. I am waiting for a case manager to call me from toyota, but it looks like toyota doesn't want to believe those of us who have had the same problem. It was very real. Personally, i believe it has to do with the cruise control or whatever would make the accelerator suddenly pull itself to the floor making the truck take…
ODI 10234062
Vehicle Speed Control
Part 2: i started up the engine. It acted normal, no acceleration and it easily backed out of the space. Relieved, i drove back to my boyfriend's house. I turned it over and over in my mind what had happened, trying not to miss a step. My boyfriend is very familiar with the mechanics of a car, so as i explained what took place to him and he said over and over that it didn't make any sense. I was sure i had not…
ODI 10234061
Vehicle Speed Control
Part 1: i am reporting a serious problem with my 05 tacoma suddenly accelerating without reason, twice now, nearly causing an accident. First off, let me offer my truck to anyone who wishes to dispute my claim that my 05 tacoma is not a danger on the highway. In exchange, i will accept another new truck while one of the 'experts' drives his kids around, waiting for my truck to crash and kill someone. Please, just…
ODI 10234060
Vehicle Speed Control
In june 2008, we experienced a wreck that we at first thought must have been related to my wife mistakenly hitting the gas when she thought she had hit the brake. At the time, she had just turned into our neighborhood and would have been traveling slowly but the tacoma hit the center median, went across it and ended up in the other side facing the other direction. It did considerable damage underneath the truck. At…
Crash reported
ODI 10310617
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving 35 mph and making a right turn the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate on its own. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 77000. Updated 12/17/09 *bf the consumer stated the floor mat was…
ODI 10292544
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
2005 toyota tacoma, 4x4, 4 door, long bed, 4.0 l, v6, efi. March 7, 2008 truck was totaled in roll over. [redacted] with 3 different people. Owner and accident victim, police officers at the times of each incident. Both have had driver training and are experienced drivers. 3rd person is experienced driver who has driver training that is experienced driving cars, trucks, buses, semi trucks. Driver has cdl(bus) and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10316570
Vehicle Speed Control
I was approaching a stoplight, pressing on the brake to come to a stop behind the line of cars already waiting at the light. Right before my truck came to a complete stop, the engine starting racing. I pressed harder on the brake, but the truck surged forward 3 or 4 feet and hit the car in front of me. While i was pressing on the brake, i could hear the tires screeching on the road, but there was nothing i could do…
Crash reported
ODI 10219355
Air Conditioner · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2005 toyota tacoma 4dr 2x4 is experiencing the lurching issue when a/c is running at a stop light. Although it has not caused any accidents thus far, i've come close in many occasions and nervous at letting my wife drive the vehicle. Now that i've just had a child, i'm even more interested in getting this issue fixed. This issue occurs repeatedly when a/c is running. *tr
ODI 10208049
Vehicle Speed Control
May 30, i was pulling into a parking space at kiewit middle school with my tacoma. While i was approximately 5-10 feet from the car in front the engine begin racing. My foot was not on the accelerator, it was firmly on the brake. The engine continued revving and the brakes final gave and i hit the car ahead. As it is i damaged the front of my tacoma, as well as the rear of car ahead of me. I am sure if there were…
Crash reported
ODI 10192866
Vehicle Speed Control
This is for the 2005 toyota tacoma. I have noticed several times when coming to a stop that the truck lounges forward. Even with my foot completely on the brake the truck still will pull forward. I have had this happen so many times, one time stopping for a pedestrian crossing in front of me and the truck trying to pull forward. I took the vehicle to the dealership numerous times and they just told me it wa s normal…
ODI 10196147
Vehicle Speed Control
Truck lurched forward when at a stop sign. Foot was on the brake, yet truck moved forward an inch or two. Happens regularly, 4-5 times a week. Last time was on sep 10th, 2007. *tr
ODI 10202538
Vehicle Speed Control
Have since had 4 situations of "sudden acceleration" a very horrifying experience. Date and approx miles: 1/28/07-16,000,4/11/07-19,000-9/18/07-26,000,12/20/08-42,600. 1st incident-stopped at stop sign with foot firmly on brake pedal. Truck forcefully lurches forward with tires screeching. Called dealership to notify them. Was suggested that it could have been the floor mat. I said possibly but didn't really think…
ODI 10254167
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the driver was operating the vehicle approximately 50 mph on an icy road, the vehicle suddenly moved sideways. The vehicle moved into a ditch, hit a pipe, and continued moving although the driver depressed the brake pedal until it hit a stump and then a tree. The vehicle seemed to accelerate during the accident. The driver was injured and a…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10362920
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph and stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control into heavy traffic. The driver had to maneuver into the emergency lane, shift into neutral and turn off the ignition. He re-started the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealership. The dealer told the contact that the accelerator pedal must have been stuck beside…
ODI 10313573
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving in reverse at an unknown speed, the vehicle dramatically accelerated. No pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal at the time. The contact shifted into park to stop the vehicle and heard a loud revving sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they could not find any failures. A…
ODI 10207788
Vehicle Speed Control
I was on vacation in my 2005 toyota tacoma 4x4 4 door in colorado. With the cruise control on and set for 65 mph, i started up a pass on i-25 approaching raton, nm from the north. As we went uphill and the vehicle lugged down, it shift down and began rapid acceleration and as we entered a turn was accelerating through 85 mph. My foot was not on the gas pedal and the floor mat was not anywhere near the pedal. I stood…
ODI 10305452