2004 Toyota Tacoma fuel system problems

Filed Jun 15, 2023 · Brakes, Fuel system · MD

2011- check engine light was illuminated. Toyota dealership attempted repairs 11 times but could not find a cause. They replaced 7 different sensors, replaced gas cap, charcoal filter.. still could not get light to go off. refused to continue servicing same issue with no fault. Since 2011, I have had to run diagnostics on a regular basis to ensure there are no other mechanical issues. 2022- gas tank fell off of truck while driving. The straps snapped off due to rust and tank fell to the ground. This issue could have caused GREAT bodily injury or DEATH. 2023-lost brakes while driving. TOTAL brake failure. local mechanic stated it was a proportioning valve failure. The housing for it was rusted through and cannot be removed safely. After multiple days of research, a replacement could not be located. Even contacting Toyota, part is unavailable so vehicle CANNOT be fixed. Total brake failure could have led to GREAT bodily injury or DEATH. ONGOING-- vehicle frame is extremely rusted. bumper has fallen off, spare tire fell off, brush guard rusted and fell off. The frame under cab near bed of truck is rusted through. gas tank straps rusted through and tank fell off. You can literally push fingers/hand through the flaking metal. ALL previous recalls were completed including undercoating but the rust has gotten so bad the vehicle is not safe to drive.

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · Body, Electrical · 150,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) main fuse had blown due to a short circuit. The dealer replaced the Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) main fuse; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded, including transmission components and fuel system components. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as unknown recalls had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2020 · Body, Fuel system · UT

2004 tacoma frame so rotted that upon hitting a large hole would finish off the rusted frame. This type of rust and erosion is not from normal wear.. This is due to the manufacturing of the vehicle and they will not replace. They say they are aware of it.. But time lapsed to get it fixed?? So what now I am out $15k on a 16 year old truck. Since when did recalls have an experation date??

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Fuel system · 14,900 miles · OH

Fuel tank strap failed tank dropped pushing shield into driveshaft causing metal to metal grinding. This happened after filling tank and driving.

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · WI

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 recurred. The vehicle was towed to ashland honda toyota (2301 lake shore dr e, ashland, wi 54806, (715) 682-5252). The dealer ordered the fuel tank and sent it the independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced for the second time after one year. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Body, Fuel system · 135,000 miles · PA

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 charge. A fuel tank strap should never fail like this.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Body, Fuel system · 117,500 miles · WI

Gas tank, tank sheid bracket holding tank up almost completly rusted off with hardly holding gas tank on! Major issue!

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Fuel system · 176,000 miles · OH

My pickup was just reframed under toyota recall at toyota of bedford,ohio. But,, they omitted the safety shield under the fuel tank.. Aka ..gravel shield.. First saying it never had one, then it was missing, then it didn't come in the kit, I filed a case with toyota USA, corporation # 1701033889 as per all safety items were to be maintained or replaced !! But I was denied by toyota corp. So I will have to pick up my truck under protest as toyota of bedford is threatening me with calling the loaner car in as stolen if I don't today ! Said shield was "rusty" but most was on the truck when it went in there, and im on social security (small check) which our great obama care takes almost five eights of & I really cant afford the $ 640.- they are asking just for the part ! I really don't feel safe in the truck without the shield , so it will probably sit till better weather & I can make a shield for it..and it will be stronger & last much longer than the piece of "rusty tin, " that they say fell away. So again , im picking it up under protest & will write that on the billing statement today 1/52017... [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Fuel system · 151,141 miles · IN

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

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Fuel system, Suspension · 85,000 miles · WI

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, gas tank mounts are rusted and the under body of the gas tank housing is rusting through. Toyota deemed the vehicle unsafe but refused to do anything because the recall had expired. The owner never received a notice by mail during the recall period. If the owner would have received the recall notice he would have brought the vehicle in for inspection and repair. This vehicle has low mileage and if it were not for these manufacturing defects, could be driven for another 10 years. Contact with any common road hazard such as a bump or pot hole could cause the bow springs to fail, and there is a possibility of gas tank rupture, explosion and death.