2004 Toyota Tacoma fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 25 complaints for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 98,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Dt:the contact stated the fuel line caught on fire o. While stopping at a red-light he noticed there were flames coming from between the cab and bed of the pickup truck. The fire was extinguished, and the vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealership had the vehicle for nine weeks. The vehicle has been repaired, and is ready to be picked up. The cause of the fire was from the fuel line and the seal of the fuel tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma sr5. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there was a hole in the fuel tank. As a result, the fuel tank and sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 111,000.
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
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints