2004 Toyota Tacoma Underbody Shields Problems
- 37
- 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 37 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- frame rusted · 5 records
- rusted through · 5 records
- unsafe drive · 5 records
- frame corrosion · 4 records
- informed recall · 4 records
- state inspection · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the chassis frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to ira toyota of danvers ([redacted], danvers, ma 01923, [redacted]) where an anti-corrosion spray was applied to the frame. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The…
ODI 11113626
Suspension · Underbody Shields
A tech was performing an oil change and discovered that the frame on my truck has rusted through at the point that the rear leaf spring attaches on the drives side. I am being told the vehicle is unsafe to drive. I contacted toyota and they tell me that they will not provide a resolution to the problem. *tr
ODI 10714121
Underbody Shields
2004 toyota tacoma. When recall came out for vehicle, it was sent to wrong address and that campaign ended in 2012 and they (toyota) won't do anything for customer. *ta the consumer stated during a safety inspection, he was the frame on his vehicle was severely rusted. At that time, he was informed a recall had been issued for the problem. Toyota informed the consumer it was not a recall, but a campaign. *jb
ODI 10658509
Underbody Shields
The frame is so rotted it wont pass state inspection, this truck was recalled for this problem a few years ago, i took it to the dealer for inspection at that time and they said it was fine, now like two years later its totally rotten, i contacted toyota head quarters and filed a case # 1411101661 and they basically told sorry its to late recall is over, i told them it was at the dealer for this recall and they did…
ODI 10654253
Underbody Shields
The toyota tacoma trucks had a customer service advisory for the frame rusting on the vehicle. The csa advised the current owner that the frame could rust and needed to be inspected. If the vehicle was inspected toyota would either spray the frame or replace it if rusted. I purchased this vehicle from an authorized toyota dealer i was assured the frame had been checked and taken care of. A week later i had to…
ODI 10659366
Suspension · Underbody Shields
The frame is rusted through.i called toyota they said they sent a recall.i told them i didn't receive one.they said it was not there fault.it was the post office fault.i can't have any work done on the truck because of the rust.i don't have a lot of money i expected this truck to last a while.they knew they were making substandard frames.by just looking at my frame. *tr
ODI 10651820
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
My 2004 tacoma has ~127,500 miles and has been subject to frame corrosion and spare tire retainer corrosion recalls. My dealer recently advised that the left rear leaf spring is broken which is resulting in an unpredictable response when driving, especially in 4wd in snowy weather. This lack of steering control is a safety issue. I believe this fracture is directly linked to the corrosion issues in the tacoma frame…
ODI 10702436
Underbody Shields
I was at shell station getting a oil change, when they went to lift my truck on their lift the technician noticed frame corrosion in 2 places. The technician told me if i do not fix it the spring leaf could fall off. Further more it is a safety issue. I do not the money for a new vehicle. Just because i did not get a notice does not mean they should include a certain batch of trucks it should be all toyota's…
ODI 10639618
Underbody Shields
2004 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle frame rust recall notice. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the frame needed to be replaced. However, the recall had ended and there was nothing they could do. *jb
ODI 10669023
Differential Unit · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the transmission rear differential was corroded and leaking transmission fluid while the local mechanic performed routine maintenance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000. Updated 7/14/15*cn
ODI 10717149
Underbody Shields
Frame is rusted through in many places. It will not pass state inspection. *tr
ODI 10627319
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires). The contact stated that the frame where the spare tire was located was corroded. As a result, the dealer declined the recall repair due to the frame being rusted. The dealer stated that the frame needed to be repaired prior to the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10640765
Underbody Shields
The frame on the truck is rusted through.i have opened 2 complaint cases and toyota will not repair or replace. *tr
ODI 10649072
Suspension · Underbody Shields
I purchase my toyota tacoma used in jan. 2013. I noticed last month that the frame was getting holes in it. The information i looked up said that toyota did a recall on this particular truck. I was told by toyota that it is now too late to get it taken care of. I was not aware of the recall or an arbitrary ending date. Can you help me get toyota to take care of this problem. The truck is now worth nothing with the…
ODI 10596675
Underbody Shields
I purchased my 2004 tacoma as the second owner. The vehicle had the frame replaced. Upon my initial inspection prior to the purchase, everything underneath looked fine aside from what i considered normal rust on other parts such as the skid plates. Today while driving down the road, the gas tank fell out of the bottom, ran into and drive-shaft, and came 3 inches from scraping across the pavement. A line split on the…
ODI 10576992
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I have a 2004 toyota tacoma pickup truck. This has had a very bad for a year. The other day the mount for the right rear broke and the front end of the rear spring was rusted away from the frame. This is the same problem my 1996 toyota pickup had. That one the bought back and i now have this one. The rest of the truck is pretty good. The rack and pinion steering also rusted away and started to leak fluid. This leak…
ODI 10566097
Underbody Shields
I was driving along and hit a pothole. The truck made a very loud metallic crunching sound under the cab behind me. After that, when i hit a bump, a similar loud metallic crunching sound occurs. I went to my mechanic, and he said that a body-frame mount had rusted through, and that there was also excessive rust in many other places. I had earlier replaced a shield over the gas tank that had completely rusted away…
ODI 10560326
Underbody Shields
2004 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to frame rust recall. *smd the consumer stated he had no knowledge of the recall, when he purchased the vehicle. An inspection revealed, severe rust on the bottom passenger and driver side frame rail. Also, holes were found in the frame. The consumer was informed, the recall had expired.
ODI 10564105
Suspension · Underbody Shields
I brought my 2004 toyota tacoma in to toyota of nashua new hampshire for concerns about my frame. They told me the frame is so badly rotted it is not safe to drive. They told me they could not do anything under warranty due to the fact that i did not have the frame undercoated by toyota. The frame undercoating recall ended 10/11. I was not aware of this recall. I have contacted toyota corporate in torrance…
ODI 10553373
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Frame rusted completely unsafe to drive never rec'd any notice of rust problem. *tr
ODI 10544471
Tires · Underbody Shields · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair when they noticed that the entire frame was completely rusted and caused the fuel tank to become slightly detached from the vehicle. The mechanic strapped the fuel tank back onto the vehicle as a temporary remedy. There was a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer related…
ODI 10543792
Underbody Shields
Yesterday, i went to my mechanic for an inspection on my 2004 toyota tacoma. He said it wouldn't pass because holes were everywhere along the frame. I took it to toyota. They took pictures and documented the fact that my car was unsafe to drive. They said it wasn't their problem, and that i had been given four years to fix it. When i looked up my vin number online, it mentioned only the recall for the spare tire…
ODI 10533179
Underbody Shields
Vehicle frame is rusting, rotting, and crumbling from beneath the truck. I was unaware of the condition when i was told by a mechanic during a pennsylvania state vehicle inspection that the frame will eventually fail and split apart as i am driving down the road. I contacted toyota and they told me that i missed the recall window which would have extended the warranty on the frame. When i explained to them that i…
ODI 10532411
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated he was driving 20 mph and completing a right turn when he applied the brakes, but the brake pedal abnormally went down to the floorboard. The vehicle did not respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that two brakes lines were fractured and would need replacing. The mechanic then advised the contact that there was…
ODI 10546132
Body · Suspension · Underbody Shields
EXCESSIVE RUST. RECALL TWICE.
ODI 10512139