2008 Toyota Tacoma Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 8
- 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 8 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
When accelerating from a stop, turn, on the freeway or a normal road my throttle will give out for .5-4 seconds. A failed throttle body assembly is to blame and i've been hearing of more and more tacomas with it. I'm worried that one day i'll be turning and will get into the middle of the road and won't be able to accelerate and then will get slammed by oncoming traffic
ODI 10945354
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While at a fuel station adding fuel to the vehicle, the contact noticed that once the fuel got near to the top, it would leak underneath the vehicle where the fuel pipe connected to the fuel tank. The dealer diagnosed that the pipe that connected to the tank leaked and the entire fuel unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the check engine…
ODI 10985730
Fuel/Propulsion System
This is the third time i have reported this vehicle going full throttle on its own within a one year period. Yesterday, i was at texaco gas station at bold springs rd and hwy 81 in bold springs, ga. Filled up gas tank, started engine, had foot on brake, put in drive, and throttle went wide open, spinning rear tire. I shut ignition key off and re-started. Problem corrected itself. I have an electro-mechanical…
ODI 10851027
Fuel/Propulsion System
Unintended acceleration to full throttle while in drive.
Crash reported
ODI 10778552
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While moving at idle in a parking lot, looking for space to park, a/c compressor turned on. Ecu raised engine rpms the normal 200+- rpms. Immediately afterwards, engine went to full throttle. Stood up on brake pedal with both feet. Rear tires were spinning and smoking. Began to move faster than originally. Turned off ignition switch, put in park. Restarted and no problems since then. Believe something confused ecu…
ODI 10695332
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was at a stop light and the tacoma truck started accelerating redlining the brakes held but felt mushy i turned car off. I turned on heater compressor button was on. I had it towed to toyota fort worth where they said they could not replicate the problem. The car is not safe to drive as it started accelerating while braking. *tr
ODI 10672602
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Initially began occurring on highway off-ramps that curved in an arc. Accelerator would die and not respond to being pushed down. Engine would not even rev. Loss of forward momentum would last 5-9 seconds and cause trailing vehicles to take evasive action. Accelerator would then return to being responsive, and engine would rev when accelerator pressed, and speed increase once again. This happened 4 times over a span…
ODI 10505406
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact smelled a fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, when the clutch was shifted, a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the clutch failed to switch gears…
ODI 10764131