Toyota Tacoma / 2004
2004 Toyota Tacoma problems
Owners have filed 545 complaints about the 2004 Toyota Tacoma with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 37.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of suspension at 16.1%.
Complaints545
Crashes38
Fires4
Injuries29
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 37.6% · 205
Suspension 16.1% · 88
Unknown or other 5.9% · 32
Vehicle speed control 5.5% · 30
Steering 5.3% · 29
Power train 4.0% · 22
Electrical system 3.1% · 17
Air bags 2.8% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 38 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 29 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Toyota Tacoma in this data, 2004 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 40 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 108,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Structure · reported at 130,000 miles
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. Structure · reported at 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact observed that the bed frame on the driver side of the vehicle was lower than the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bed frame was rotted, fractured, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. Structure · reported at 93,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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