Engine Problems of Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated his vehicle responded with minimal power. Whenever he made a turn the vehicle would idle in the middle of the road for about two to three seconds. The vehicle was taken to four Toyota dealers who could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. The manufacturer also informed him they would send a representative to inspect the vehicle but no one notified him. The failure mileage was 96,000.

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Just leaving a mall and heading towards a busy intersection when engine on truck accelerated as fast as it could go. Braked the vehicle to a stop using both legs on brake pedal, put car in park, tapped gas pedal, and engine returned to normal.

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The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while sitting idle with the engine running, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms to 4000 for approximately three minutes. The vehicle then resumed normal idling. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated the failure occurred approximately three times before taking the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure the failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 3,500. See also 10288703 updated 05/19/10 additional documents received updated 06/01/10 additional 06/08/10 updated 06/09/10.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the engine idle races very high and the vehicle lunges forward. This happened as he was depressing the brake . The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was check and they could not duplicate the failure, and because they could not duplicate the failure there is nothing they can or will do for the contact. VIN number is unknown. The failure mileage 28,280.

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My 2009 Toyota Tacoma has a demented mind of its own when it comes to unexpected acceleration. I will describe what it has done at least 10 times in the year and a half since I (unfortunately) purchased it. As I take my foot off the accelerator and apply it to the brake, the engine speeds up to more than 7,000 rpm. I continue pressing on the brake which starts to slip. To avoid a crash I must quickly shift the transmission into neutral. As the engine reaches maximum rpm's, it then dies back to an idle. It is not the floor mat or the acceleration pedal causing this. Nine of these times I have been going forward, but this morning this exact same thing happened as I was slowly backing up into a parking space. Now here's the even sadder situation we have. My wife owns a 2009 Toyota rav4 and the exact same thing has happened in that vehicle on 3 separate occasions. (I have filed a complaint on her vehicle as well. ) this is not driver error. It's a very scary situation and we are both hopeful nothing serious happens to us or the vehicles in front of us as we are trying to stop our vehicles.

In late may 2009 while on highway 50 in sacramento just east of the 50/80 interchange in good weather (dry and clear) my 2006 Toyota Tacoma's gas pedal buried itself to the floor and the vehicle went to maximum acceleration. Braking only had a slight initial effect and then overheated and faded. After a lucky 4 miles I shifted to neutral and the problem resolved. This began around 60mph and maxed around 107. During the 4 miles I activated and deactivated my cruise several times, tapped the brakes, reached down and pulled on the pedal and the mat, the recent Toyota explanations of sticking pedal and mat issues did not apply and I find them ludicrous. . It is an eerie feeling to have your accelerator leave your foot on its own. Truck had 36,500 miles, never in an accident, was in good repair with regular maintenance and was stock except for a shell. While owned the truck had experienced the at stop surge described by many others where it felt like someone tapped the back of the truck while waiting in an intersection. Loved the truck until that day, and respected Toyota. Had this happened on another road or with heavier traffic it would have had a different outcome. Traded the vehicle two weeks later at great loss of equity. Someone else now owns this vehicle.

I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. I have concerns about the throttle mechanism. About a year ago at a stop sign, I experienced the motor racing and vehicle attempting to lurch forward. I had to press very hard on the brake pedal to remain in place. After reading an article from the la times about the Toyota throttle problems, I called my Toyota dealer. He denied that there was a problem with the electronic throttle. I am concerned that the carpet/gas pedal fix is not addressing the electronic throttle problem.

I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. Since I have owned it, when I drive, the steering feels loose. It seems like I am constantly trying to maintain a straight line, more so than on any other car I have owned. Also, when I stop, sometimes the engine feels like it downshifts and lurches forward a little bit.

My 2003 Toyota Tacoma v6 sr5 double cab 4x4 has a condition where the throttle cuts out while accelerating. This is a very dangerous situation when pulling into traffic or while driving in traffic.

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I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. It has uncommanded engine surges. It is most notable at a stop. Once the vehicle stops engine rpm reduces to 500 rpms and seconds later it surges to 800rpm. I noticed this when I bought the car,but thought that was "normal". In 2008 it caused me to have a minor traffic accident and realized it was not normal. At higher rpms above 35 mph the vehicle feels like it is in a high gear as it quickly reduces speed when you take your foot off the pedal. Again I thought this normal prior to this current round of recalls. I was amazed the Tacoma's are not being recalled. Something is definitely wrong with the engine computer.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. While preparing to make a turn at a stop light, the engine revved and the rpm's increased. The vehicle felt as if it would surge. The contact depressed the brake pedal, shifted into park, and turned off the engine. When he restarted the vehicle, it operated normally. The contact has scheduled an appointment with the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 6,900.

Engine tick is bothersome on a just purchased 2006 Tacoma. I bought this truck because of the standard of quality, but I guess I thought wrong. Truck only has 600 miles on it, and the ticking is getting worse.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle he noticed that the vehicle continued to accelerate up to 45 seconds when the rpm's reached 3400. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing normally. The contact has noticed the failure since the day the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 03/19/10. The consumer stated the problem was with the ecu. Updated 09/21/jb.

I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma 2. 7 l manual trans where the gas pedal sticks, Toyota claims its the floor mat. No way the floor mat has anything to do with this problem. This problem occurs about 5% of the time, when removing your foot from the petal, it will stay in the open position for aprox 10 sec before the rpm's slow down. I have own the truck new and did take it back to the dealership back in 2006. They told me it was impossible for the gas pedal to stick and did nothing to fix the problem back then. This is an on going problem with the truck, I am glad its a manual trans, all I have to do is push in the clutch when it happens.

1) vehicle was designed and delivered with this defect. Accelerator sticks when traveling over 50 mph. 2) no accident has occurred yet. The fault was first noticed when towing a trailer on the thruway. Coming up on a slower vehicle, I took my foot off the accelerator expecting the vehicle to slow. The vehicle kept on at the same speed as if the cruise control was engaged. I had to apply brakes to slow the vehicle. I have clocked the accelerator sticking between 5 to 20 seconds before the engine rpm's begin to drop. 3) Toyota refuses to make any corrections as their factory rep says this is normal operation. The vehicle has been in to the dealer 2 times on this defect.

I purchased a Toyota Tacoma 2006 new and from day one had problems with the vehicle over revving on start up, which is very damaging to an engine in cold climates. It also between shifting from 3rd to 4th, and 4th to 5th gears the rpm's will not come down to enable one to shift properly and not only makes for a road dangerous condition but it also causes damage to the entire drive train. I've been unsuccessful at trying to take care of this problem with Toyota, quite frankly they have a very bad attitude with this whole matter and to give you an example, I was told by one dealership that maybe I should learn how to shift faster. Please assist me .

Engine tick is horrible for a brand new vehicle, I find it hard to believe this is what Toyota is selling as a quality product.

Vehicle virbrates while driving at any speed, and the dealer states the motor supports aren't large enough for the motor, causing the vehicle to vibrate.

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2010 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes regarding high rpm of vehicle engine the consumer stated the dealer did not offer a diagnostic or road test to determine the extent or reason for his safety issues. A technical service representative stated the engine specifications were set electronically at the factory and the rpm could not be adjusted. The consumer stated the issue appeared to be a high rpm of the engine, which created an aggressive surge when placed in forward and reverse positions.

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Rubber substance coating the engine compartment could cause fire.

Head gasket defective.

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