2005 Toyota Tacoma Hood Rattle

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MARRIED4LIFE04
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I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma 2WD Double Cab, just purchased with a 7 year/100,000 mile warranty. Recently Noticed when I accelerate moderately, it tends to have a rattling sound coming from under the hood, it's significantly loud. But tolerable. Was wondering if it was the valves rattling or what? If I let this go on will it cause problems in the future, or is it normal in toyota trucks or what? Let me know, I'd appreciate it. Tim
Feb 5, 2007 at 10:10 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Why did you buy the truck with a problem to begin with. Bring it back where you got it, have them fix the valve train.its warranted Its not normal-delays will assure you more problems to come in the future.

My 2cts and Good Luck
Feb 5, 2007 at 8:07 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Thank you for that information. I feel confident it will help others.

Take care and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
May 24, 2023 at 12:09 PM

Suggested Repair

Return the truck to the seller and have the valve train inspected and repaired under the warranty. The rattle is not normal, and delaying repair can lead to further problems.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a recently purchased 2005 Toyota Tacoma with a 7-year/100,000-mile warranty reports a loud rattling noise from under the hood during moderate acceleration and asks whether the valves are rattling or if the noise is normal. An expert says it is not normal and recommends returning the truck to the seller for warranty repair of the valve train, warning that delay can cause more problems.

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