2004 Toyota Tacoma Structure Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering · Structure
Letter from congressman tonko on behalf of constituent re 2004 toyota tacoma recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle could not be inspected due to frame rust. The consumer was not notified of all recalls. The last recall expired; therefore, the consumer was ineligible for assistance.
ODI 10990428
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
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
Structure
2004 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to dealership/corporate refusal to honor extended warranty for vehicle corrosion repairs. *ld *js
ODI 10994789
Structure · Suspension
Frame slightly bent in accident. When body shop went to pull frame to straighten out they would not do it because how badly rusted the frame was. Truck had 88,000 miles on it. Toyota will do nothing. This is my second tacoma this has happened too. They recalled my 97 tacoma because of the same issue, at least they treated me fairly on that. I was assured when i bought the second truck rust problem was fixed. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10678860
Structure
Attempted to trade vehicle in. Inspection by dealer reported hole in frame. Dealer refused to take my truck. Estimated cost to replace frame at $9,000-$10,000. *js
ODI 10579627
Structure · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Vehicle frame rusted to the point where it will be unsafe to drive soon. Vehicle is from a "heavy road salt use" state, but has had very limited exposure to salt during the winter months. Most times the frame has been rinsed with clean water after exposure to salt. Toyota's voluntary repair period has expired, yet they acknowledge a manufacturing defect. In addition there is a recall for a similar item related to…
ODI 10545504
Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact had a repair for a recall on the frame performed (recall information not available in nhtsa database). The dealer undercoated the frame which turned into an oil base that dripped in the contact's garage and damaged it. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised her to contact the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The vin was…
ODI 10361354
Frame And Members · Structure
We own a 2004 toyota tacoma. After receiving a letter from toyota about frame rust, we took our vehicle to the dealer for the requested inspection. The dealer told us that the frame has soft spots and that toyota recommended replacing the frame. We are seriously concerned about the safety of this vehicle given the fact that the structural integrity of the vehicle has been compromised. However, we question this kind…
ODI 10264303
Structure
I have a rust problem in the bed of my 2004 toyota tacoma and i have a 5 year warranty against manufacture defects that toyota will not honor and this is clearly a defect. *tr
ODI 10232259
Disc · Power Train · Structure · Suspension
My 2004 toyota tacoma double cab prerunner v6 sr5 has 18,000miles and has had the following problem for a while. I did not notice it until about 2 months after i had purchased the vehicle. Which tells me that the problem could be a progressive issue. The truck continues to show an increase in the problem. Problem description: when driving the tacoma down the road the tacoma drives fine. But when approaching an…
ODI 10130343
Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when he entered the vehicle he noticed that the seat belts on both driver and passenger side were wet. The contact stated that the failure occurred whenever it rained. There was no water visible inside the vehicle and the windows were closed. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him to contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle…
ODI 10389853