2006 Toyota Tacoma fuel system problems

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 61,000 miles · CT · fire

The entire frame of this garage kept truck is completely rusted though. This truck as only 61,000 miles on it & is unsafe to drive. The rear leaf spring mounts are broken & have punctured the gas tank. The electrical wiring to do with the safety neutral switch, which is tied into the entire from wiring harness has caught fire twice. Toyota has been notified about all of this, in detail, & they could care less about my own or anyone else's safety. There isn't a scratch on this truck & has really low miles yet is so unsafe to use because of poor construction on toyota's part.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Body, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · MN

My tacoma is a leasure/work vehicle, garaged and maintained with 65k miles. Within this month I had a main exhuast hanger that was welded to the frame break away and take a large part of the frame with it, then thanks to my wife she noticed an oddity under the bed and it was that 2 of my gas tank straps had broken. I informed the local dealer (kolar) and toyota, they responded by saying that due to its advanced years, they would not help and are not responsible. If I had been traveling down i35 to the cities at 85 MPH and the tank came off, and it struck my or another vehicle this note would be worded very differently. I will provide photos, but I am yet to get my vehicle released from toyota, not sure how that works, they will not release it to me until it is safe and they would not cover the costs.

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud noise emitted from underneath the vehicle. After reaching the destination, the contact noticed that the rear fuel tank strap fractured due to rust corrossion. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · CA

Car at approximately 2 MPH at indoor parking garage. My foot was not on the gas pedal when car accelerated suddenly. Turned ignition off and was able to stop car before impact with several other vehicles.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 230,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the fuel tank strap fractured without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 75,000 miles · PA

On october 2013 I approached a red light (no car in front of me) the road surface was wet and the ABS kicked in. When I applied the brake hard, the engine started to accelerate and I couldn't hold the truck back. I went through the red light avoiding an accident. I called the toyota dealer and was told that I probably did not press down on the brake hard enough. On january 2014 the same thing occurred. Here again I was fortunate that another vehicle was not in front of me and this time I went through a stop sign. I called the dealer and had it checked out. They found nothing wrong. March 15th it happened again. Once again I was lucky that no vehicle was in front of me, but I now brake way in advance of a light or stop sign because of fear. This time when the engine started to accelerate I got off the brake and went right back on and the engine stopped accelerating. I once again put it in the garage and they found nothing wrong. I think that the unintentional acceleration is triggered when hard pressure is applied to the brakes when the ABS kicks in. I'm not a rookie driver. I've been driving tacomas for over 30 years. This is my 4th one. After happening three times, it is definitely a problem with the truck. This is a possible serious accident waiting to happen. What can I do to get toyota to correct this problem? Thank you

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Fuel system · TX

Toyota dealer avoiding mandated accelerator pedal repair to 2006 toyota tacoma. On three different occasions my local toyota dealer has either not received parts, out of parts or will require me to leave them the car for an unspecified time (while providing me with no alternative transportation). I suspect, but have no proof, that this toyota dealer attempting to avoid performing the mandated repair. I am ready to re-sell this truck but would like to have this mandated repair performed.

Filed Mar 19, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · GA

Stuck gas pedal on my tacoma truck.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · CA

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). I have filed a complaint with consumer affairs as well as toyota experience regarding the gas pedal / floor mat issue. This has occurred two times to myself as well as three times to my husband, thankfully it did not result in any injuries. I want my floor mats replaced at the least, my floor is damaged by not being able to use mats and the fear of it talking off really prevents me from driving it without extreme caution and constant worrying. I was given a customer case # 1002131342 and was told to speak with marisol betancourt because they were under the impression that there were some new mats available but this was the response I received from: ---- marisol betancourt [xxx] wrote: ============= [xxx] I spoke to you on the phone regarding your concern about your vehicle's pedal and floor mats. The service writer named kevin hollinger pulled your vehicle's VIN number to see if it was under recall and he informed me that your vehicle is not under recall. If you have further questions please feel free to contact kevin hollinger or myself. Thank you, marisol betancourt customer relations manager toyota chula vista [xxx] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Filed Feb 20, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 36,500 miles · CA

In late may 2009 while on highway 50 in sacramento just east of the 50/80 interchange in good weather (dry and clear) my 2006 toyota tacoma's gas pedal buried itself to the floor and the vehicle went to maximum acceleration. Braking only had a slight initial effect and then overheated and faded. After a lucky 4 miles I shifted to neutral and the problem resolved. This began around 60mph and maxed around 107. During the 4 miles I activated and deactivated my cruise several times, tapped the brakes, reached down and pulled on the pedal and the mat, the recent toyota explanations of sticking pedal and mat issues did not apply and I find them ludicrous.. It is an eerie feeling to have your accelerator leave your foot on its own. Truck had 36,500 miles, never in an accident, was in good repair with regular maintenance and was stock except for a shell. While owned the truck had experienced the at stop surge described by many others where it felt like someone tapped the back of the truck while waiting in an intersection. Loved the truck until that day, and respected toyota. Had this happened on another road or with heavier traffic it would have had a different outcome. Traded the vehicle two weeks later at great loss of equity. Someone else now owns this vehicle.