2004 Toyota Tacoma fuel/propulsion system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2004 Toyota Tacoma — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2011- check engine light was illuminated. Toyota dealership attempted repairs 11 times but could not find a cause. They replaced 7 different sensors, replaced gas cap, charcoal filter.. still could not get light to go off. refused to continue servicing same issue with no fault. Since 2011, I have…”
filed Jun 15, 2023
“2004 tacoma frame so rotted that upon hitting a large hole would finish off the rusted frame. This type of rust and erosion is not from normal wear.. This is due to the manufacturing of the vehicle and they will not replace. They say they are aware of it.. But time lapsed to get it fixed?? So what…”
filed Nov 27, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Tacoma | 5 | 9% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 21 | 24% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 55 | 26% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 41 | 20% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 23 | 10% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Toyota Tacoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.