Power Train Related Problems of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma

The Power Train problem

My 2004 Toyota Tacoma was part of the frame replacement back in the fall of 2018 when bobby rahal Toyota in mechanicsburg, PA has by truck for over 6 months while they replaced my frame.   it has been determined that my rear differential is rusted and is now to the point of needing replaced.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the transmission rear differential was corroded and leaking transmission fluid while the local mechanic performed routine maintenance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problem

After driving in wet/heavy snow I cannot shift into reverse or park. Without shifting into park the ignition key cannot be turned all the way off or removed. I had to disconnect the battery cable to prevent the battery from dying while the snow melted.   Read details...


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