Two problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2004 Tacoma.
December 16, 2006 - clear sunny day, great road conditions. I was 40 feet behind a vehicle going 35 mph when a SUV slammed on brakes. My 2004 Toyota prerunner brakes went to the floor and my truck would not stop. After hitting the SUV and coming to a stop, I released my foot from the brake and the pedal went back to it's normal position.
Purchased new 2004 Toyota Tacoma on 1/24/05. At 1,577. 8 miles, right rear brake drum and wheel covered with gear oil. Repaired at Toyota of greenfield, MA. 01302, phone 413-772-0231 2/17/05. Began leaking again on 2/21/05, at 1844. 6 miles. Returned to greenfield on 2/28/05 at 2284 miles. Contacted dealer again on 4/8/05 at 67345. 9 miles brake drum and tire still covered with oil. Dealer said keep driving it and the leak will go away. Contacted Toyota consumer service on 4/14/05 case # 2005-0617-0841. Received no follow up correspondence form fabiola. Vehicle continued to leak gear oil and handle poorly when braking. Contacted new dealer(Toyota of colchester, CT. ) on 5/27/05. Vehicle repaired on 6/2/05 at 8,188 miles. Contacted dealer again on 6/29/05 at 9085. 1 miles. Vehicles was picked up on 7/11/05. Tries rotated on vehicle on 9/26/05 at 17,266. 4 miles. Found oil on brake shoes and inside of brake drum severely glazed. New case filed on 7/28/05 case # 2005-0926-1574 with salvadore. I am still driving a vehicle with the integrity of the braking system is compromised. And have not received a reasonable resolution to this problem from Toyota motor company. Is it a common practice for an auto maker to let a consumer knowingly drive an unsafe vehicle. Unfortunately I am still paying on a brand new vehicle that I do not feel safe driving. The regional field service technician, joe lacefield from Toyota motor company has been unavailable by phone for the last week 1-973-464-0938. I would like my money returned for this vehicle in full. I feel that I have been more than patient in trying to resolve this matter with Toyota motor company. V. I. N. # 5tewm72n54z372584.