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2003 Toyota TACOMA Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1077736
Internal NHTSA #	10599102
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	TACOMA
Model Year	2003
File date	19/05/14
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car stumbles/hesitates intermittently at various speeds. Have spent time/money trouble shooting the problem/making repairs with no affect on problem. Problem appears to be drive by wire throttle body toyota part # 22030-62020 (toyota data per vin shows this part should not be on my car). Toyota has a program to replace throttle body if found to be defective (for a limited time) except problem cannot be duplicated in the shop and it does not cause any codes. On-line research indicated problem is with the throttle position sensor (tsp) or the accelerator pedal position sensor (apps) on the throttle body failing. Research indicates toyota is aware of this problem as they will replace part free if proven defective and apparently has redesigned their throttle body. Issue is, most of the time the dealer cannot reproduce the problem in the shop and since it does not cause a code they will not honor the warranty program because they will not be reimbursed without proving the part is defective. The problem with this throttle body has been identified in vehicles with as little as 30000 miles to over 250000 miles per on-line research. While riding with me the dealer's technician has seen and felt the stumble/hesitation (rpm drops about 150 to 250 rpm when traveling at a constant speed for no reason) but has never been able to duplicate it in the shop or identify the cause. This stumbling/hesitation occurs everytime the car has been driven for longer than 20-30 minutes since the 1st occurrence. Twice it has stumble while making a left turn at an intersection causing me to almost get hit by an on coming vehicle. This throttle body is a non-serviceable part and cannot be repaired, per the dealer it is required to be replaced as a unit. This part needs to be recalled and toyota required to replace it at no cost now instead of only when it fails before someone is killed.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	236500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SUMTER, SC
VIN pattern	5TEGN92N83ZXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	13/10/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	40
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Toyota TACOMA Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota TACOMA Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects

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