2004 Toyota Tacoma engine problems
17 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Was in parking lot of store. Started engine and put in gear and vehicle shot forward and it seemed as if I had no control of it sideswiping another vehicle and headed for another vehicle that I was about to broadside when I was able to stop my vehicle. Was able to get vehicle home which was a short distance away but am now terrified to drive it. Notified insurance company. I called dealership where vehicle was purchased but unable to speak to anyone. Left message but no one has returned my call.
While driving the vehicle loses pedal response due to the throttle control motor shutting down and the check engine light coming on. The engine either shuts down completely or the becomes very jerky and cannot sustain an idle. Incidents began to occur around 95,000 miles odo but stopped for several years after a mechanic worked on the vehicle and said the throttle position sensor was out of alignment.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma
- Body & structure 205 complaints
- Suspension 88 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints