2005 Toyota Tacoma fuel system problems

Filed Oct 7, 2018 · Fuel system, Suspension · 140,000 miles · WI

Our 2005 toyota tacoma's gas tank had fallen off the frame due to corroded straps while the vehicle was moving at slow speed on our property. The vehicle has less than 140,000 miles on it. The vehicle needed to be towed to a local toyota dealership. There was no serious injury. However, had the tank separated while being driven it is very possible and probable that this could have resulted in ignition, fire, explosion and loss of control of the vehicle, serious injury or death. The dealership had given us an an initial estimate of $1,800 out of pocket expense to pay for the repairs stating that the corrosion is 'part of winter driving' this is far from a plausible and acceptable explanation. Gas tanks should not fall off vehicles and pose such a significant safety threat. Toyota corporate refused to pay for more than roughly $400 in repairs to the out of pocket expenses. The final bill out of pocket expenses were $2,300 in costs for repair.

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Fuel system · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 35 MPH, the contact was signaled that the rear of the vehicle was emitting smoke. The contact pulled the vehicle to a shoulder lane and confirmed the rear driver side of the vehicle was emitting smoke. As a result, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and it was unknown if a police/fire report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 08/22/17*lj

Filed Mar 23, 2017 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 161,000 miles · AZ · crash

I was approaching a red;ight in phoenix, a truck was in front of me I applied the brake and the accelerator amped up. The guy I rearended said he saw mer crow hopping as my truck was doing this. I had my foot firmly pressed on the brake as hard as I could. I only stopped when I rear ended him. I was on a city street in phoenix.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Body, Fuel system · 59,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. After pumping ten gallons of fuel in the vehicle and driving home, the contact noticed that the front strap holding the fuel tank fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 010/04/16*lj

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Fuel system, Suspension · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the leaf spring fractured without warning and there was a punctured hole, which damaged the fuel tank. Prior to the failure, the contact tried for several months to schedule a repair. The dealer indicated that they did not have a remedy for several months. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v604000 (suspension), 12v092000 (air bags), and 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer did not know when the parts would become available to schedule the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the leaf springs and fuel tank were replaced as a temporary remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 140,500 miles · PA

My father has an '05 tacoma sr5 v6 with the trd off-road package. His truck is a 6-speed manual. When pressing the gas pedal 1/2 way, the engine responds with a semi-violent jerk, and then goes. This scares me, as I couldn't even imagine my father going fully down on the pedal. This is very unsafe. Please fix this toyota.

Filed May 6, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 85,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that after refueling, one of the fuel tank straps fractured as a result of corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 85,000. Updated 06/17/14*lj the consumer stated one of the two straps that secured the gas tank failed under the weight of the tank. The tank was tilted as a result. The strap failed as a result of corrosion. Updated 06/24/14

Filed Feb 21, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 132,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and making a left turn, an abnormal noise was heard from under the body of the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the metal straps used to secure the fuel tank to the vehicle had rusted and fractured, causing the right front section of the fuel tank to hang from the vehicle. The contact also indicated that the fractured metal strap would make contact with the drive shaft whenever the contact was making a left turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000. ..updated 04-22-14 *bf the consumer stated the dealer was charging him $1900 to fix the problem. Two more straps broke, when the dealer put the vehicle on the rack, which caused the tank to fall pulling out the gas lines and wiring, as well as cracking the tank. Updated 04/23/14.

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Acceleration, Airbags · 114,690 miles · FL · crash

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 last year and again in july of this year. Toyota said they would turn it over to there legal dept. And the truck was to be inspected by a engineering firm from the west. The inspection firm was in a hurry to inspect the truck and called in july now they won't return my calls. This firm was hired by toyota. Also during the repair it was found that the air bag had shorted out and did not deploy. If you have one of toyota's trucks on the recall list be very careful and don't expect any help from the dealer or toyota fixing the problem. As I said it is the 2nd time for both items to fail.

Filed Feb 12, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 600,000 miles · AZ

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.