1. Toyota Tacoma
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Unknown Or Other

2004 Toyota Tacoma Unknown Or Other Problems

24
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 24 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • frame rusted · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi11
60–100k mi3
150–400k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 19, 2019 · 137,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    I found a hole in the frame and was advised as to not drive vehicle. I learned that a recall had expired only 6 months ago and was not going to be repaired from toyota. $12000 was estimate and i complained that i was never contacted. I am the second owner but had maintained vehicle to keep for many years. I am on soc security and this has been a hardship on me. I hope there is a way of compensating me or helping me…

    ODI 11288898

  • July 1, 2019 · 155,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    This vehicle has excessive frame rot like other tacomas that were recalled.

    ODI 11279964

  • June 7, 2019 · 122,500 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    My 2004 toyota tacoma was "recalled for undercoatinhg" which was done 02/11. In 2017, on advice from my private, professional mechanic he informed me to contact toyota about corrosive rusting of frame. It was inspected by the dealership, i purchased it from. In 2018, it was inspected and, passed, again. 2 weeks ago, i found a crack in my frame, sligtly in front of left rear, tire well, by gas tank. I will be taking…

    ODI 11219647

  • June 6, 2019 · 184,034 miles

    Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    2004 toyota tacoma frame rusted through, hole you can put hand through. Toyota never issued recall, claims corrosion campaign was over. I never received any notice, i am the original owner. Toyota says i am on my own for replacement. Found issue at my brother's had to leave truck unsafe to drive. Will add photos after i get back to vehicle.

    ODI 11218567

  • November 14, 2018

    Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    I recently purchased this 2004 toyota tacoma and took it in for an inspection of the frame for undercoating. The body shop noted severe corrosion of the frame with suspension parts that are also full of corrosion. I was told this vehicle was not safe to drive due to this rust issue. I was told if this vehicle was involved in an accident there would be serious injury or death because of this rust/corrosion. I need…

    ODI 11151455

  • March 27, 2018 · 146,510 miles

    Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    Purchased 04 tacoma double cab 4x4 onlynto later find frame rot by the shocks and wheels. I didn't see this initially upon inspection. I thought there was only surface rust until i had the truck on a lift for inspection and was advised of perforations. Needless to say it won't pass inspection. Did some research and found that toyota's class action settlement only included 05-10 tacoma's. Also found that there may…

    ODI 11081440

  • February 28, 2018 · 113,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    Vehicle has 113,000 miles on it but is undriveable because frame is rusted through.

    ODI 11078860

  • September 8, 2017 · 112,418 miles

    Body · Unknown Or Other

    9/8/2017, while working on my 2004 tacoma i found a 3 inch and a 1 inch rust holes in the frame near the left rear wheel. Near the right wheel i found a 1 inch hole. All it took was a tap with a hammer. How safe is that?

    ODI 11022382

  • June 7, 2017

    Unknown Or Other

    Just got my truck back from the mechanic today, 6/7/2017, for the annual state inspection and he indicated the frame is not looking good and safety will be a concern soon. The truck was undercoated on the recall, applied directly over the existing rusted frame back then. I called the toyota dealer who did the undercoating and the service manager told me toyota has no further obligations since the vehicle was…

    ODI 10993812

  • June 1, 2017 · 113,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    FRAME RUSTED THROUGH STATIONARY

    ODI 11001456

  • March 18, 2017 · 188,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    Remote key unlock is inop. I've ordered a new remote - 2 in fact- neither will program. Vendor is saying that there must be something inoperative internally in the tacoma electronics. The lock works; however the unlock will not work. Vehicle was stationary, parked in both occassions testing the new remote.

    ODI 10979957

  • August 10, 2016 · 112,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    The frame of my truck has rusted from the inside out and is no longer stable to hold the truck together. When having tires put on the mechanic showed me the issue and stated that the truck is to dangerous to drive. Since then i have discovered that many owners are having this same problem and the company is unwilling to stand behind their product.

    ODI 10895901

  • February 16, 2016

    Unknown Or Other

    My 2004 toyota tacoma frames is rusted and cracked. I will not pass inspection stick in ma this year. 2005 -2009 tacoma vehicle are having the frame replaced by the dealership at toyota's expense. Why the cut off with one year in difference. I would like some help to get this frame replaced like other toyota owners/

    ODI 11032584

  • December 31, 2015 · 118,400 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    FRAME ROT NOT COVERED BY TOYOTA

    ODI 10839239

  • December 14, 2015

    Unknown Or Other

    I bought my 2004 tacoma from a used car dealer in may of 2014 and was unaware of an earlier recall for possible excessive frame corrosion. My current servicing toyota dealer said the recall had expired and couldn't help me, but referred me to toyota, who also offered no help. I feel this is a safety issue, since if the frame fails it would be extremely hazardous to myself and other motorists on the road.

    ODI 10818516

  • September 24, 2015 · 150,000 miles

    Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    There is frame rot on the vehicle weakening the frame and suspension components. The worst area of rot is on the drivers side of the vehicle where the rear leaf spring attaches to the frame. This area also has the gas tank and fuel lines and rear braking lines. I was never notified of a recall. Upon discovery of this hazard i notified the dealer and was told my vehicles recall had ended. I also notified toyota…

    ODI 10776483

  • August 25, 2014

    Unknown Or Other

    Vehicle was at dealer for recall "excessive corrosion of the spare tire carrier lift plate" service tech. Noted "frame has a hole, would not pass nysi". In researching the issue toyota admitted that the frame, manufactured by [xxx] did not receive proper corrosion protection. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

    ODI 10628065

  • June 2, 2014 · 70,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    Recall on frame and i brought it to deal where they said frame was not defected. One year later frame is corroded and rusted out. Call dealer and said it was my problem recall ended 6 months ago. How can they get away with this!!!

    ODI 10726733

  • June 1, 2014 · 120,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other

    From a dead stop to any speed, it felt like i no acceration. I would have to feather the gas pedal to get up to speed. I've replaced fuel filter, 02 sender ( front), maf sender ,fuel pressure regulator ,cleaned all grounds, had fuel pump tested , had head gasket checked ,changed spark plugs and wire's, cleaned throttle body and pressure cleaned fuel system. Every time i change a part or do any cleaning , the truck…

    ODI 10723721

  • May 4, 2014 · 97,000 miles

    Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    Frame is perforated due to rust just in front of rear axle on both sides of vehicle. About a 1.5" x 6" hole on driver's side with a fracture of about 12" going toward rear axle. Passenger side has a fracture about 18" long in same area. Rear suspension mounts and springs are compromised. Toyota had a program to deal with issue but deadline had passed by the time i purchased vehicle. Dealer told me toyota had checked…

    ODI 10586907

  • September 16, 2013 · 150,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    This is a story about the purchase of a brand new toyota tacoma in 2004 that i paid cash for. On or about january of 2012 i called toyota to find out if there were any recalls on the vehicle just checking. I was told there was a recall for a frame rusting when we brought the vehicle in for another service matter we were told that there was no problem with the frame (there was no record of our having been in the…

    ODI 10544857

  • April 1, 2013

    Body · Unknown Or Other

    I purchased a used 2004 toyota tacoma 4x4 4 years ago in ny. I moved to ma 2 years ago and took truck to a cape cod toyota dealer and asked them to change oil and tell me if there were any issues i needed to deal with. To make a long story short they told me about the spare tire rust recall and made the repair. When we picked up the truck they gave it a clean bill of health. They then said "by the way, you have a…

    ODI 10724647

  • March 22, 2011 · 78,210 miles

    Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    Upon inspection from toyota ,from the dealer bert wolfe toyota in charleston, wv, the frame on my tacoma was failed. The result was perforations from rust. I had previously received a letter stating the there was a recall on my truck. The letter stated that it necessary to be inspected for frame corrosion, and that three possible outcomes would arise: 1) upon the passing of the corrosion test an anti-corrosion…

    ODI 10393493

  • March 13, 2010

    Unknown Or Other

    2004 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes to share that he was in a serious accident and praises toyota for how this vehicle held up. *tgw the consumer stated he was making a left turn, when another motorist ran a light and hit him on the passenger side. The impact caused his vehicle to flip in the air while doing a 180 degree turn. He then landed on the drivers side, then rolled back on all four tires. There was no…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10324242