2005 Toyota Tacoma: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · 162,300 miles · VA

Unintended acceleration: stopped in traffic with foot on the brake pedal. Suddenly vehicle started to accelerate with my right foot on the brake pedal the entire time. Back wheels started to spin with vehicle lurching forward. Fortunate to have enough space between vehicle in front of me to avoid hitting it. The unintended acceleration event lasted about 10 seconds or so.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · 150,000 miles · AZ

Bought truck 4 months ago from a no haggle dealer. Just recently truck has started to lurch forward if I had to brake suddenly or a fast/hard brake or when first accelerating after a stop. .toyota certified 4x4. Upon research here at this site this seems to be a very common problem and quite a few complaints about this so why toyota hasn't done anything to fix this problem I do not understand. I hope my dealer fixes this problem when I call them tomorrow but I did not get an extended warranty so I'm sure I will have to pay for it and not even sure it can be fixed

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Suspension · 200,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the vehicle was making an abnormal noise while driving at approximately 25 MPH. In addition, the vehicle jerked when making a stop. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Vin tool confirms parts unavailable.

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 Dec 18, 2014 · Suspension · 55,800 miles · MN

I was driving my truck when suddenly I heard a clunk and my truck jerked like my right rear wheel locked up then my truck bounced. I pulled over but I wasn't sure what to look for. I took my truck in to lithia toyota and was told they saw nothing wrong but I told them I think something broke. I was told my shocks might have gone bad. I later had my shocks replaced because they said the shocks will help my ride. Later I found out by researching that it in fact was not a shock issue, and that others have leaf spring issues so I took to a local mechanic and they said they were shot. When I mentioned this to lithia toyota they said I could replace them but it would be out of my pocket costs. I told them I think it broke off and that I had spoken with them before but nothing was done. 6 months have passed as my truck everyday ride was bouncy, bottomed out so I could not travel long distances due to this issue. I finally received a letter from toyota stating they have a recall for leaf springs for my truck.I told them that I wasn't surprised. I was treated by toyota like I was making it up and that I was just trying to get something for free when in fact it was a safety issue which could have been taken care of when I first reported my problem. Plus I don't think I needed to replace my shocks and now am out that money.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · FL

2005 toyota tacoma automatic lurches forward at stop after coming to a complete stop. Wife complained that sometimes it felt like she had been hit in rear end. I have noticed the same while driving her truck. She says it has been doing this for a long time. With all the reports on this problem, seems like toyota would do something about it.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Acceleration · 52,210 miles · TX

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 during which I had my foot completely pressed on the brake pedal. The gas pedal was pumping by itself. Thankfully the truck stopped about one foot from the oncoming traffic and they were able to get around me. The truck traveled approximately 15 feet during this time where I had my foot on the brake pedal. I have not had another situation like that since. But had no warning the last time and am very worried next time I will not be as lucky.

Filed Jan 28, 2010 · Acceleration · 40,000 miles · NC

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 carolina southbound on I-95 with my daughter. The speed limit on 95 was 65 MPH. I was driving at a steady pace of 60-65 MPH. Approximately 5 miles after I passed the delware bridge, the truck suddenly accelerated. I tried to brake but the truck would not stop. The brake felt like it was stuck. I tried the emergency brake and it did not do anything. The truck accelerated to 70 MPH or so but I cannot remember exactly and I was braking the whole time. I was able to drive the truck to the side and force the gear into park. The engine lurched a bit but stopped and there was smell of burning engine and tire. Thank god there were not many cars on the road that day. Please help me in adding 2005 toyota tacoma to the list defective etch-intelligent system. Tw*

Filed Nov 25, 2009 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Apr 2, 2009 · Transmission · PA

Truck lurches forward after complete stop.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Acceleration · 16,000 miles · NY

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 so. 2nd incident-very similar to 1st. 3rd incident-while slowly pulling into a parking space with a curb ahead I slowly applied brakes to come to a stop before hitting curb. As brakes are applied to stop, the truck makes a loud revving sound and is very forcefully lurching forward while the tires are making a very loud screeching sound. 4th incident-while stopped in traffic with my foot already firmly on the brake pedal waiting for the traffic to change the truck very suddenly lunges forward while tires are making a screeching sound. I quickly swerved into the left lane just missing the rear end of the car ahead of me.thankgod there was no traffic coming in the left lane as I swerved into it or it would have been a multi car accident not to mention possible injuries or death. 2nd,3rd&4th time truck was taken to dealership. Same old story each time,nothing showed up,everything seems to be working ok, we could not duplicate it. 1/7/09 talked with toyota field specialist. Was asked if I could duplicate it, I said no. Was told if you can't duplicate it I guess we can't fix it. If we could duplicate it we would fix it. I guess there is a 2nd problem as well if the onboard computer does not show this problem is occuring. Believe me it is! This is a very serious situation which needs to be addressed soon before an accident,injury or death occurs. There seems to be nothing I can do as toyota cannot duplicate the problem or maybe doesn't want to acknowledge the problem. What am I to do? Just wait around and wait for the 5th time? *tr 10253233 updated 1/29/08 *cn updated 01/30/09.

Filed Jul 12, 2008 · Acceleration · LA

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 email me and we can make the exchange right away. Before that happens, allow me to explain what has happened. I just moved this truck out from southern california where once I remember the truck lurching forward as I was coming to a stop, entering a driveway. Not really familiar with the truck then, I chalked it up to my driving and didn't give it much thought. Last month here in louisiana, I drove to the store using my cruise control along a 10 mile highway known for fast cars and faster tickets. It is hot here in louisiana. I had the AC on and left it turned it on when I went into the store. The truck was turned off of course. When I returned from shopping and back into my truck, I turned on the key and threw the truck into reverse. The petal pulled itself to the floor. It left my foot and went all the way forward. I hit the brake and it would not stop, so in my confusion, I threw it into drive and it lurched forward even with my foot on the brake. The wheels were jumping and the truck was inching forward. Everyone around me was scrambling away as it sounded as if I had little to no control over the roaring engine; you know, sensing something was wrong. All of this happened within seconds and I had all my weight on the brake. I finally had the sense to turn off the engine and it stopped, then I sat there for a second trying to figure out what I had done wrong. Look for part 2 and 3 to follow.