general problems of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma

Takata recall: airbag "warning" light on dashboard is on and has been since before I purchased the truck , according to the seller. Not sure if airbag would even operate (doubtful). Also, the "check engine" light is on, scans keep saying it is an emissions problem. Vacuum canister, wiring, oxygen sensor were replaced and light went off temporarily, then stays on even though truck runs fine. Date given below is date I purchased the truck, ongoing problems.

I was driving down the highway experience loss of power such as fuel push the throttle down a couple of times it pick back up happened to more times within 10 mi1nutes it did not throw a code been checking it may relate to a throttle body problem been reading about problems with the throttle body do not want this to happen in heavy traffic or pulling out in front of traffic please let me know what or how to take care of this problem.

I was driving my vehicle 2003 Toyota Tacoma on highway 156 downhill to hollister, CA I was going approx 65 mph and it just jerked back and lost power I was only able to go 40mph no higher , the engine light has not turned on and it seems I am getting no kind of diagnostic error of what could be wrong.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was towed to middletown Toyota 634 newfield st, middletown, CT 06457 (860) 347-7294, the diagnostic tested stated the rear frame was cracked. The ignition switch was repaired. The frame had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 250,000. Nd.

Car stumbles/hesitates intermittently at various speeds. Have spent time/money trouble shooting the problem/making repairs with no affect on problem. Problem appears to be drive by wire throttle body Toyota part # 22030-62020 (Toyota data per VIN shows this part should not be on my car). Toyota has a program to replace throttle body if found to be defective (for a limited time) except problem cannot be duplicated in the shop and it does not cause any codes. On-line reseach indicated problem is with the throttle position sensor (tsp) or the accelerator pedal position sensor (apps) on the throttle body failing. Reseach indicates Toyota is aware of this problem as they will replace part free if proven defective and apparently has redesigned their throttle body. Issue is, most of the time the dealer cannot reproduct the problem in the shop and since it does not cause a code they will not honor the warranty program because they will not be reimbursed without proving the part is defective. The problem with this throttle body has been identified in vehicles with as little as 30000 miles to over 250000 miles per on-line research. While riding with me the dealer's technician has seen and felt the stumble/hesitation (rpm drops about 150 to 250 rpm when traveling at a constant speed for no reason) but has never been able to duplicate it in the shop or identify the cause. This stumbling/hesitation occurs everytime the car has been driven for longer than 20-30 minutes since the 1st occurance. Twice it has stumble while making a left turn at an intersection causing me to almost get hit by an on coming vehicle. This throttle body is a non-serviceable part and cannot be repaired, per the dealer it is required to be replaced as a unit. This part needs to be recalled and Toyota required to replace it at no cost now instead of only when it fails before someone is killed.

I was driving my 2003 Tacoma when the battery and oil lights came on and the truck became undriveable. When the lights went off I was able to drive again. I had truck towed to mechanic and found out that crankshaft bolt was broken/sheared off. Had truck towed to dealership for confirmation - they confirmed. Had insurance adjuster look at it to determine if related to any accidents - no relation. Called Toyota corp and they said that bolt should not break unless under extreme torque of defect. Mechanic, dealership and insurance adjuster all said the same. The bolt is made out of case-hardened steel. I have not had any major work done to the truck that would involve the crankshaft bolt!! dealership is quoting cost of approx $4000 for short block repair. If bolt is/was defective I should not have to pay for any of the repairs that should fall on Toyota whether or not the truck is out of warranty. I need this fixed!.

While exiting a 65 mph tollway during the rain. The driver encountered a puddle approximately 18" - 24" deep and ~70' long going ~35mph. About halfway through the puddle the vehicle started to faulter. Upon exiting it totally stopped and would not turn over. The repair shop reports that the engine had ingested water, destroying the internal workings and it would require a long block replacement at a cost of ~$6,500.

While starting up the vehicle idling is high for twelve minutes. The driver has to press down on the brakes to prevent the vehicle from accelerating. The driver drove the vehicle to dealer for analysis. The technician can not duplicated the problem.

Well, I have owned my Toyota Tacoma 03' since it was new and was aware of some unusual patterns of increased engine revving for years. I told my mechanic specifically about the issue and he really didn't believe it was acting that way. The first time I experienced this phenomenon was when I left the vehicle idling while I went into a gas station convenience store and was alerted of the idling to be higher than when I went in the store. I was startled because it was revving on its own, higher and higher until it leveled off at a bit higher than normal and finally to average idling. It was creepy. This happened on several occasions mostly when I would leave the car idling. Only 1 incident occurred while at a stop light I was idling in park and it began to idle higher but not as I should notice absolutely something was wrong. When I shifted from park to drive the revving increased and I shuttled ahead towards the vehicle in front of my truck without pressing the gas and as I was about to hit the vehicle ahead of mine the engine slowed again. I was extremely terrified at that moment. Nothing strange occurred that day after that. I questioned if I had pressed the gas or if maybe something, somehow, I might have over looked, but I decided that there was definitely a strange sticking going on in the engine. I also considered if it was the gas peddle perhaps, but I ruled that out as, it would rev mostly on idles on its own.