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
Frame rust. The frame is almost completely rusted in half. The leaf springs where they connect to the frame has sunk into the frame from the rotting of the frame. The truck was going 75 mph down the highway when it happened. A loud bang and terrible jerk back.
ODI 10853517
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While inspecting underneath the vehicle, it was discovered that there was severe corrosion that caused a hole on the rear bumper. Also, the brake cable was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired under a recall back in 2010, but the failure persisted. The…
ODI 10863862
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while inspecting underneath the vehicle, it was discovered that there was severe corrosion that caused a hole on the driver's and passenger's side frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
ODI 10845969
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed corrosion underneath the rail of the sub frame around the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.
ODI 10838124
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer after identifying the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (structure). Upon inspection, the contact was informed that the remedy could not be performed due to extremely severe rusting of the subframe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10825176
Body
Bought vehicle, did a more thorough inspection and found frame rot, (rust holes in frame) which has basically rendered the truck unsafe to drive!!!! Was told by toyota dealer that recall was over for replacing the frame and now i have a truck that i will not let my son drive. I also understand this is a problem with toyota, the frame rust
ODI 10820549
Body
Frame rotting from inside out. Toyota knew about problem but didn't send notices of corrosion resist spray to all affected parties. Should have been a formal recall since the test is to hit with a ballpeen hammer to find the rust that can't be seen with naked eye.
ODI 10820120
Body
FRAME BEGAN TO RUST IN REAR OF THE TRUCK.
ODI 10872289
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard a noise emerging from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame was severely rusted and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10822056
Body
Excessive corrosion and holes in frame. Contacted toyota corporate and two local dealerships. Nothing can be done according to them since the underside was not sprayed, however tech at hartford toyota informed me that the spray is ineffective. Will not honor 15 year frame warranty.
ODI 10807105
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was rusted on the vehicle and had perforations all over. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the issue to a local dealer who advised that nothing could be done. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 134,000.
ODI 10789308
Body
Frame has badly corroded. Toyota has recognized the defect in these vehicles and received compensation from their frame supplier, and has extended warranty to 15 yrs unlimited miles. Previous owner brought vehicle to white river junction toyota (vt), and they inspected it and made record of rotting, but did not see need to treat it or replace it per toyota's own program guidelines. Now frame has completely rotted…
ODI 10788395
Body
Extreme rust on left side of the frame with extensive loss of metal. Contacted two toyota dealerships and toyota corporation. They refuse to fix the problem. All documented here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1637547983201647/
ODI 11268229
Body · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While parked, the engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact discovered a hole on the rear driver side leaf spring and it was not connected to the frame. The contact stated that the frame had rusted. The vehicle was driven to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10782955
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the metal plate below the fuel tank was hanging loosely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj
ODI 10782140
Body
The frame is rotted and a certified toyota mechanic said that the frame was severally rotted and was a safety hazard and was told to take the vehicle off the road because it was unsafe to drive. The truck is still worth $8-10,000 and we are out the money. There was a service campaign, but no safety recall. We did not receive a letter on either. If i did not look under the truck to inspect a noise, i would never have…
ODI 10807799
Body · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires); however, the manufacturer and the dealer refused to remedy the recall due to excessive corrosion of the subframe. The contact stated that the vehicle received an anti-corrosion coating treatment prior to the recall notification. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the anti-corrosion…
ODI 10766341
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for replacement tires; however; the technician discovered that the structure of the vehicle had excessive corrosion. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.…
ODI 10763485
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe was severely corroded and exhibited fractures at the rear wheels. The subframe was previously treated for corrosion under a voluntary manufactured recall; however, the treatment did not provide a permanent protection against corrosion. The manufacturer advised that the corrosion recall expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was…
ODI 10822585
Body
Near terminal frame rot. Excessive rusting of frame. No rust on body.
ODI 10760633
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. After the vehicle was taken to be inspected, the technician informed the contact that the frame of the vehicle was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) but the recall repair was unable to be performed due to excessive rusting. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10807703
Body
The body frame of my toyota is rusted and i was told by the dealership that toyota contacted the owners of the vehicles (effected years) to have the frames replaced. I have not be contacted by toyota about the rust and corrosion on my truck and the rust is very bad. I was told that if the frame cracks while driving, it's a major safety issue. Please help!
ODI 10734653
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the area for the spare tire was rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10928538
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance, the technician discovered that the vehicle had excessive corrosion on the frame and stated that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the defect was part of a limited service campaign, but the vehicle was not included. The approximate failure…
ODI 10731579
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. After the vehicle was inspected, the technician stated that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.
ODI 10730397