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. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic, the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10860945
Body · Lower Ball Joint
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise under the vehicle. The contact discovered that the lower ball joint failed and the wheel went under the vehicle. The contact noticed the frame skidding on the highway. The vehicle was towed away, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10725494
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame prematurely rusted. The vehicle was unable to pass an inspection due to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
ODI 10749479
Body
Had 2004 frame recall tested by dealer and they applied the undercoating in 2012. The truck will not pass inspection due to holes rotting through frame and excessive corrosion. The truck is in perfect shape otherwise as total body was repainted at the time of the undercoating. This terrible information to hear when you purchased the truck brand new and planned on passing it down. Its 11 years old and a lawn ornament.
ODI 10723805
Body · Suspension · Wheels
I was at the local tire shop getting two tires installed and i noticed that the right rear of my vehicle was not level with the left. I asked that they do an alignment to even the vehicle out and they notified me that the frame was severly rusted. I was told that there was a campain recall on thi same issue and my vin was in range. When i went to the dealership they notified me that there was another part of this…
ODI 10721771
Body · Suspension
Purchased this vehicle in june of 2014. The carfax report only listed a recent recall dealing with the spare tire hanger. The carfax report did not show any other recalls, including the frame treatment, the frame replacement or the truck buy back offered by toyota. We completely unaware of the recalls. Two weeks ago, the rear right shock rotted/completely broke away from the severely rusted frame. Toyota says they…
ODI 10668421
Body
I was driving down the road and noticed some unusual rattling. I stopped and upon inspection found that the frame on both sides had cracked all the way through directly above the rear tires. This rendered the vehicle extremely unsafe to drive. I had it towed to a repair shop and they told me that a complete frame replacement needs to be done and that the vehicle is unsafe to drive as is. They said the frame is…
ODI 10640797
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed on the vehicle, the independent mechanic discovered rust and corrosion on the sub frame of the vehicle. The contact indicated that the rusting and corrosion had created 4 holes that extended approximately 5-6 feet and were approximately 4-6 inches wide. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10626724
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the skid plate was rusted on the front end of the vehicle and there was extensive rust and corrosion on the frame. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician coated the rust, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000.
ODI 10748136
Body
The frame is rotting, the cross bar is rotting, there are holes throughout, and there are areas where you can literally push your finger through! I discover the issues with the frame back in 2014. The local toyota dealer told me that there is nothing that they can do about it. The frame can be probably compared with something that sat under the salt water for a long time.
ODI 10875739
Body
Tl-the contact owns 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated t while the vehicle was inspected the subframe was found severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were 108,000. Rk
ODI 10593578
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving on uneven pavement, a loud banging noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also indicated that when making turns, the vehicle would become unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the rear sub frame was corroded and rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 10587032
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Frame is perforated due to rust just in front of rear axle on both sides of vehicle. About a 1.5" x 6" hole on driver's side with a fracture of about 12" going toward rear axle. Passenger side has a fracture about 18" long in same area. Rear suspension mounts and springs are compromised. Toyota had a program to deal with issue but deadline had passed by the time i purchased vehicle. Dealer told me toyota had checked…
ODI 10586907
Body
Called toyota after pa state inspection was told that the frame was rusting out. Got the run around from toyota stating that there was a preventative coating recall that my fianc didn't have performed. When i called toyota they didn't have her information and she owned the truck four years prior to the call. After they blew me off. She got her first recall notice for the spare tire, took it to toyota on 1/13/15.…
ODI 10672191
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who verified that the frame was perforated due to corrosion on the right and left side of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10561594
Body
My low mileage toyota truck has both front and rear bumpers rotting through from the back to the front . There is a hole coming through the chrome and the back side is completely full of crumpling rust. These bumpers are going to offer little to no protection in a accident situation . I believe this should be included in the rust recalls of these trucks please make it happen before someone gets seriously injured.…
ODI 10678564
Body
I own a 2004 toyota tacoma and have regularly serviced and maintained my truck, which has always been stored in my garage. On november 6th, i went to have my yearly vehicle inspection and was told that the truck failed because of rust in the frame near the gas tank. John, the garage owner, told me about the toyota recall for the frames, and said he believed my truck was included in the recall. I then called the…
ODI 10553230
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000(suspension). The contact took the vehicle to cumberland toyota ([redacted], cookeville, tn 38501, [redacted]) and was informed that her vehicle did not need a remedy and was safe to operate. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer a few years later and was informed that the vehicle would…
ODI 11269043
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a hole in the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10537290
Body
I own a 2004 toyota tacoma pickup witch was included in the frame recall. At the time of this recall i was having health issues that prevented me from following though on the recall. After i got back on my feet i called the toyota dealer in berlin vermont and was told it was to late to have it done. I then called toyota and spoke with a gentleman, i told this person all about my health issues that had prevented me…
ODI 10661506
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they detected that the entire frame exhibited rust. There was a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer related to the frame; however, the recall expired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 10509531
Body · Unknown Or Other
I purchased a used 2004 toyota tacoma 4x4 4 years ago in ny. I moved to ma 2 years ago and took truck to a cape cod toyota dealer and asked them to change oil and tell me if there were any issues i needed to deal with. To make a long story short they told me about the spare tire rust recall and made the repair. When we picked up the truck they gave it a clean bill of health. They then said "by the way, you have a…
ODI 10724647
Body · Suspension · Underbody Shields
EXCESSIVE RUST. RECALL TWICE.
ODI 10512139
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they advised that the frame was rusted and the cab mounts were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 78,255.
ODI 10498575
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the bottom of the frame became perforated due to severe rust. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the service campaign ended 12-12-12 and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 112,000.
ODI 10492943