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2004 Toyota Tacoma Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Toyota Tacoma has 14 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma

Structure
159
Suspension
74
Other
31
Steering
29
Speed Control
23
Powertrain
16
Brakes
15
Airbags
14
Electrical
14
Engine
10
Fuel System
9
Tires
7
Wheels
5
Seat Belts
5

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 17, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREDRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF, WHILE STATIONARY. I GRABBED HANDLE TO OPEN DOOR LIKE NORMAL, AND ...
Oct 5, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2004 TOYOTA TACOMA V6 3.4L 5VZ-FE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TOYOTA ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED THIS VEHIC...
Oct 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE TRUCK INSTANTLY BEGAN DECELERATING EVEN THOUGH ...
Dec 21, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOSES PEDAL RESPONSE DUE TO THE THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR SHUTTING DOWN AND T...
Oct 30, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI WAS DRIVING AT A NORMAL SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE GAS PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. I HAD TO PUSH T...
Jun 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFROM A DEAD STOP TO ANY SPEED, IT FELT LIKE I NO ACCERATION. I WOULD HAVE TO FEATHER THE GAS PEDAL ...
Jan 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR'S ELECTRONIC...
Apr 18, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGEMERGENCY FLASHERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES. UNABLE TO DISENGAGE SWITCH AND TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT WORK....
Jan 26, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, EXPERIENCED A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. THE STEREO, CL...
Oct 22, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHAVE A 2004, TOYOTA TACOMA, V6, 4X4. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND EVERY NOW AND THEN IT IS LIK...
Sep 18, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMALARM AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB PRERUNNER SR5 PICKUP. ALARM SYSTEM ACT...
Aug 29, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHROTTLE BODY RELATED AND RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM. WHERE THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR MAL-FUNCTIONS ...
May 18, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, PASSENGERS ARE SHOCKED WHEN THEY TOUCH THE DOOR TO CLOSE IT. THE SHOCK IS...
Jan 14, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

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