Accelerator Stuck problems of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

Four problems related to accelerator stuck have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2004

My 1998 Toyota Tacoma experience unexpected acceleration in 2004. The vehicle was totaled (worth about $12k at the time) due to the bent frame caused by hitting a concrete wall, then another car in a parking lot. My wife, a Toyota employee, who was driving the truck, suffered bumps and bruises due to the fact the truck only went about 30 feet before impact. The insurance investigator found no problems with the vehicle, and postulated my wife had her foot on the accelerator. She guaranteed her foot had been on the brake. The vehicle was shrink wrapped until a Toyota rep could read the electronics. His response was the same. So was hers. Guess what model year Toyota began using their electronic throttle control system (etcs)? 1998 - what a surprise. My wife has been vindicated. Toyota's problem is not with floor mats or gas pedals that stick. It is with the etcs.

2 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2002

While driving at 60mph accelerator pedal will stick ,and vehicle will stay at same speed, causing it to be hard for consumer to stop. Dealer notified.

3 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2002

While driving at 60mph accelerator pedal got stuck ,staying at same speed, and making it hard for consumer to stop. Dealer notified.

4 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 07/15/1999

Vehicle experiencing problem with accelerator pedal sticking. Dealer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.


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