2004 Toyota Tacoma Body Problems
- 106
- 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 106 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 37 records
- notified failure · 24 records
- frame rusted · 17 records
- repaired notified · 17 records
- unsafe drive · 13 records
- approximate failure · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 150–400k mi | 29 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while in for inspection it was discovered that the front driver side sub frame of the vehicle had sustained severe rusting and corrosion. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive and failed the state inspection. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance…
ODI 11308935
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
Body
Through no fault of our own, the frame on our toyota truck has been discovered by our mechanic as rusted or corroded to an extend of unsafe driving conditions. Toyota in response to my complaint replaced the spare tire carrier as a safety recall that never expires, however, they are telling me the frame is no longer under a warranty and is not a safety recall issue. The suggested i lodge a complaint with the nhtsa…
ODI 11281592
Body
The frame has many holes in it. Was just told by mechanic when went in for rear differential work. They as i were surprised as the body shows no signs of rust. They did not complete work as they said frame so bad it is unsafe. I have owned other 2003 and 2004 tacoma's over the years which had frames recalled. This one does not have the frame recall and i am wondering is this a mistake or why not?
ODI 11258846
Body
THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT
ODI 11217886
Body
I had tires rotated,technician told me frame is extremely rusted(tacoma problem) big safety problem.toyota told me they would check it out for 98,-- dollars. I don't think that's right. Toyota problem
ODI 11208963
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the contact was informed that the frame was rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autoland (170 us-22, springfield township, nj 07081, [redacted]) where it was confirmed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number:…
ODI 11205537
Body
The dealer discovered holes in the frame on 3/26/19. Actually it was in for repair of a gas tank strap and i believe they used a hammer on the frame to make the holes. They wrote it up as my truck was unsafe to drive. It only has 81,000 miles on it and other wise in great shape. I had it in for a recalled rusted spare tire holder on 2/11/15 and the service manager told me that the frame looked ok and if the frame…
ODI 11207523
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
Takata recall, i own a 2004 toyota tacoma that came from west virginia when originally purchased, this trucks leaf springs have now broke lose and is very unsafe to drive for my 17 year old son, we have contacted toyota and they were very rude so i have now came to this, there is rust holes in the frame of his truck the size of baseballs and scares me for him to ever drive it at all please help us figure out what we…
ODI 11203589
Body
Frame rusting out even after having undercoat sprayed in previous recall, after looking online i have found numerous people with the same year and model having their frame replaced by toyota under a recall, but i have been told repeatedly that there is not recall and toyota will do nothing.
ODI 11173414
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
Body
About two weeks ago ive taken my truck to price toyota in new castle de for a frame inspection. They told me that they were going to call the toyota manufacture about the frame recall issue but they never got back to me and just recently ive heard a knocking sound on the rear driver side and found a crack in the frame.
ODI 11110875
Body
I have a 2004 toyota tacoma with severe corrosion underneath the frame. It is not safe and could crack at anytime. Especially where the leaf spring meets the frame, i can loose the rear end.
ODI 11111771
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
Bought a 2004 tacoma not knowing about the frame recall. The dealer i bought the vehicle from had puddied the frame to make it look solid. Now i've got an unsafe vehicle. Something that could kill people shouldn't expire.or toyota should buy it back since whoever owned it before never took care of the problem. There are probably hundreds of these on our streets today like this!
ODI 11092010
Body · Suspension
TAKATA RECALL FRAME IS RUSTED
ODI 11120800
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving i heard an unusual noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Upon self inspection i discovered the fuel tank strap had broke. I noticed also that the fuel tank shield looked like swiss cheese from corrosion. I had a tie down strap that i was able to use to strap the shield and tank up with. I am in the process of looking to repair it. I feel since it is a safety issue toyota should fix it free of…
ODI 11063152
Body
My toyota tacoma frame broke due to rust. The leaf spring mounting bracket broke loose from the frame and he frame itself broke due to severe rust. The truck is now inoperable. There as a recall on some toyota frames, but apparently the recall only applies to "cold" states, not hawaii. Many of my friends have tacomas and they all have rust issues. I also have a 2010 tacoma with less than 6000 miles and i have…
ODI 11048777
Body · Electrical System
Drivers side door handle fell off, while stationary. I grabbed handle to open door like normal, and part of it crumbled im my hand and then fell to the ground. It could not be put back on due to excessive corrosion. This is a huge safty risk of someone getting trapped in the vehicle if something happened and the handle fell off at the most importuned time, it could easily cause fatalities. While searching for a…
ODI 11079044
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
Body
I took my 2004 tacoma with <92,500 miles into the mechanic to get serviced yesterday. I asked him to check it over for a road trip we were planning this weekend. He called back and said it was unfit to drive because there was about 1 and 1/2 feet and 4 inches wide part of the frame is rusted out above the rear axle. I am trying to consult my case manager at toyota, but he conveniently called the wrong number this…
ODI 11018935
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 10 mph over a speed bump, the spare tire located on the trunk detached and rolled into the street. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (checkered flag toyota in virginia beach, virginia) where it was diagnosed that the failure occurred due to severe rust and corrosion on the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 11019398
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear frame failed. The contact stated that the rear frame and bed were severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was determined that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000.
ODI 11019292
Body
'04 toyota tacoma. Frame recall did not apply, but was inspected for issue in 2010 and given a clean bill. Hear a rattle under my truck and have a look. Shock mount broken, frame rusted through and nearly cracked in half. Undriveable-safely. If the frame was good, and was inspected 7 years ago, the frame was obviously not good. More importantly, the inspection (in this case) was insufficient to determine an adequate…
ODI 10995524