2004 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- 52
- 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 52 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joint · 13 records
- frame rusted · 7 records
- lower ball · 7 records
- upon inspection · 5 records
- leaf spring · 5 records
- rusted through · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered that the undercarriage showed extensive corrosion to the sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics who informed the contact that they were unable to fix the sub frame of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the prior owner…
ODI 11307691
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
Suspension
Right ball joint broke. Wheel tucked under vehicle. Broke cv axle
ODI 11207920
Suspension
Ball joint separated and wheel tucked under car. Also broke cv shaft
ODI 11207400
Body · Suspension
2004 toyota tacoma, took truck in to be painted was informed that there are multiple baseball size holes in the frame and the leaf spring mounts are rusted and leaf springs are about to pop off. I have called toyota corp, and was told because truck was not sprayed they will not honor the frame. I recently acquired this vehicle and was not aware of the recall that had been issued on this truck. Toyota at this point…
ODI 11190445
Body · Suspension
Took truck in for inspection and the frame is deteriorating to the point the bed is becoming detached from the frame and separating from the cab. The suspension is coming loose from the mounts. This is not the only one the mechanic has seen with deterioration. These trucks are not safe to drive!!
ODI 11163090
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
Air Bags · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While the contact's son was driving 55 mph, the axle and ball joints detached from the vehicle. The contact's son lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a dirt ditch. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to valley hi toyota ([redacted], victorville, ca 92395, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or…
Crash reported
ODI 11119621
Body · Suspension
Tamara recall, my 2004 toyota tacoma [redacted] chassis has broken on me twice sense i bought the truck from a used dealership, and the chassis is also cracked again on my back drivers side, when i bought the truck i wasn't told that the chassis was rusted and they had covered it up. I need to know if it's still under warranty to get it replaced or what i need to do, my odometer is showing only 118686 on it right…
ODI 11192991
Body · Suspension
TAKATA RECALL FRAME IS RUSTED
ODI 11120800
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
Suspension
Truck is unfit to drive due to rusted out frame. Please help with recall on toyota tacoma trucks. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10956641
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While making left and right turns, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The origin of the noise could not be determined. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame was rusted, and the stabilizer bar, passenger side steering rod, struts, and shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 10978589
Suspension
Took my 04 tacoma to get inspected at toyota the tech sais the vehicle is unsafe . The rust / rotted condition of the frame is excessive and beyond repair . Toyota does not want to take responsibility for this problem. They told me that they cant do anything about this .
ODI 10917227
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion on the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be coated with an anti-corrosive adhesive. The vehicle was involved in a crash while being operated at 2 mph. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10956548
Body · Suspension
The frame of the tacoma is severely rusted. Rust easily falls off the frame of the truck. Tacoma models after 2005 received recall notifications and fixes from toyota, but the 2004 models have not received any notice even though they exhibit more frame rot and rusting.
ODI 10886185
Body · Suspension
I bought my toyota truck in may 2016. I had the truck serviced at a local shop. The service manager stated the truck had a lot of rust noted on the frame and other parts underneath the truck. I took the truck to my local toyota dealer to have the spare tire hangar recall taken care of. The service manager told me they could not service the truck because of the extensive rust noted. He stated "if you were my family…
ODI 10949566
Suspension
The lower ball-joint on the drivers front failed while driving (approx 20mph on a straight, smooth residential road (fortunately unloaded truck and at low speeds) sending the wheel sideways and slamming the suspension arm into the ground, where i skidded for about 40-50 feet. There is a recall in effect for this problem, year, make, model, mileage range, but only the [redacted] models and 4 runners. It needs to be…
Crash reported
ODI 10873888
Suspension
Lower ball joint broke on both driver side as well as the passenger side. Vibration/humming sound while driving at all speeds , had tires and frontend checked with no issues found. I spoke to toyota about this issue & they refuse to acknowledge that there is an issue & have mentioned that my vehicle is not under recall. Costs close to $980.00 to fix
ODI 10854929
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
When driving home from having the truck serviced, the front drivers wheel broke and crashed into a curb. After taking it to toyota and calling there help desk, theye confirmed it had a lower and upper ball joint failure. At this time toyota will not honor this recall and will not provide any assistance with the repairs.
Crash reported
ODI 10825346
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the lower ball joints failed causing the passenger side front tire to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10811506
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
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for an unrelated service where it was discovered that the leaf spring fractured due to frame corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10780532
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
The owner found a recall on 2004 toyota tacomas on the internet. This recall specified that there was a manufacturing defect in the formulation of the undercoating. This manufacturing defect resulted in the rusting of the suspension, and tire plate. Upon inspection of the vehicle by a toyota dealer, it was found that the a-frame is rusted through, the leaf springs are failing and are bowed in the opposite direction,…
ODI 10748763
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear and front passenger spring chassis were corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spring chassis needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,370.
ODI 10731785