2004 TOYOTA Tundra Problems & Complaints
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STRUCTURE
123 complaints
Frame rot on the original frame with a recall
Sep 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving at undisclosed speeds and then parking the vehicle, the contact observed oil leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact observed corrosion and holes on the frame of the vehicle, and the motor mounts were rusted, causing the engine to run abnormally low. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the vehicle was flexing due to the holes throughout the frame of the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to lift the vehicle due to the excessive corrosion. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Aug 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the sub frame underneath the vehicle was rusted. The contact was concerned that the sub frame could collapse. The vehicle was taking to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 157,000.
Sep 19, 2024
I took my truck to a garage for simple tire repair. I had a slow leak. In the process of trying to lift my truck, the technician hear 'crumbling sounds'. They stopped the lift immediately. Upon looking at the my chassis frame, the technicians saw major rust damage. One technician used flashlight to tap against the frame and he poked through it. The technician stated that this was not the first time seeing this problem on this truck model style. I contacted a local dealership. The individual I spoke with at the dealership also confirm rusting issues on the frame of my truck style model. I researched this on the internet to find out multiple complaints concerning the premature rusting of these frames due to poor quality steel and inadequate rust prevention coating. I reached out to my vehicle manufacture "care line". They stated they could not help me. My fear is my frame could break while driving and cause a vehicle accident. The worst frame damage is near the front wheels, both sides. The body, engine, transmission and all other safety components are solid and working well. Side Note: My dad owns a 1992 full size pickup truck (different manufacture). The frame is still solid. My truck is 10 years newer and the frame is falling apart due to manufacture using poor quality steel.
Jan 18, 2024
2004 Toyota Tundra’s Frame is abnormally rusted. The paint and the mechanical function of the vehicle is pristine however the frame has corroded and rusted egregiously. There was a class action suit a few years back but they failed to notify me of the open recall to replace and even on file there was never any pending notice of such recall for my vehicle although it qualified and I have been the only owner of the vehicle.
Jan 15, 2024
+ 118 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
83 complaints
This truck has a frame that is rusting out. It has rust holes and is now unsafe to drive.
Mar 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the front driver's side lower ball joint detached, causing the driver's side wheel to separate from the vehicle, and the vehicle lowered to the ground. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The mechanic determined that the front driver's side lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the front driver's side and passenger's side lower ball joints. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired by an unknown dealer for the same failure. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger's side ball joints failed several times while driving and were replaced; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the driver's side ball joint failed, which damaged the running board, the brakes, the driver's side door, the tie rod, the coil springs, the lower control arm, and the lower and upper ball joints. The vehicle skidded to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V225000 (Suspension), 07V013000 (Suspension) and 22E002000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Sep 06, 2023
Severe rust to the frame of my 2004 Toyota Tundra SR5 double cab. There are holes through the frame. Took it for an oil change and the mechanic told me to be careful. Crawled under the truck and couldn't believe how bad it was.
Aug 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was pulling to the right. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed a wheel alignment, but the failure persisted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Nov 25, 2022
My 2004 Tundra has a rusted frame and is presently not drivable. No recall notice was send to me by Toyota, nor were any subsequent calls or mail sent. I have 75k on this truck and want Toyota to honor their safety recall
May 02, 2022
+ 78 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
40 complaints
I HAVE TRIED FOR MONTHS TO GET THIS AIRBAG REPLACED WITH NO LUCK. I KEEP GETTING THESE RECALL NOTICES WITH INSTRUCTIONS I TRY TO FOLLOW AND HERE'S THE RESULTS SO FAR: AFTER TEXTING "FIX" TO 877-427-0285 SEVERAL TIMES, NOTHING HAPPENED. MONTHS LATER, I GET SOME BIZARRE TEXT FROM A NUMBER I DON'T RECOGNIZE ASKING FOR MY ADDRESS SAYING I NEED TO RESPOND WITHIN 10 MINUTES. AFTER ASKING WHO IT WAS, ANOTHER NUMBER TEXTS ME ASKING FOR THE SAME INFO WITH NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHO THEY ARE AND THEY REFUSED TO SAY. I'VE CALLED TOYOTA OF TUMWATER A FEW TIMES AND, AT FIRST, THEY COULDN'T SCHEDULE ME FOR AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL SOME TWO MONTHS OUT. IN THE MOST RECENT CALL THEY NEEDED MY HOME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER, WHICH I'M NOT INCLINED TO GIVE BUT DID IN HOPES OF GETTING THIS RESOLVED, BUT THEN THEY NEEDED MY FULL VIN. IF THAT'S THE CASE, WHY ISN'T IT ON THE [XXX] RECALL NOTICE? YOU LISTED THE LAST 8 DIGITS SO CLEARLY YOU HAVE IT. I TEXTED "FIX" TO THE NUMBER LISTED AGAIN THIS MORNING AND FINALLY GET A RESPONSE FROM "CINDY" WHO ASKS FOR EITHER THE FULL VIN OR THE RECALL ID. I SHARE THE RECALL ID AND TOLD I NEED TO SEND THE FULL VIN. AFTER A LOT OF BACK AND FORTH, I'M TOLD THERE'S NO RECALL OPTION AND I NEED TO DRIVE TO ANOTHER TOWN. WHAT DO YOU MEAN THERE'S NO RECALL OPTION? WHY ARE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN THESE MAILINGS? DO YOU PEOPLE THINK WE MEMORIZE VIN NUMBERS? YOU SAY THIS REPAIR IS "URGENT" "SERIOUS INJURY" "DEATH" THEN WHY ARE THERE SO MANY DIFFICULT STEPS INVOLVED IN GETTING THIS [XXX] THING REPLACED? THREE EASY STEPS TO SCHEDULE IS AN OUTRIGHT LIE. I'VE NEVER HAD THIS MUCH TROUBLE WITH A RECALL. I'VE NEVER HAD TO PROVIDE A VIN JUST TO GET A [XXX] APPOINTMENT. I NEED HELP GETTING THIS RESOLVED. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Mar 17, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, WHEN HE UNEXPECTEDLY COLLIDED WITH AN EMBANKMENT AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT HUSBAND WAS FATALLY INJURED AND WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOT FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V286000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Aug 03, 2020
WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER SOME TIME IN NOVEMBER FOR OUR TOYOTA TUNDRA. I REACHED OUT TO STEVEN TOYOTA IN HARRISONBURG VIRGINIA SHORTLY AFTER RECEIVING THE LETTER. I WAS TOLD THEY NEEDED TO ORDER THE PART AND WOULD CALL BACK WHEN RECEIVED. I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL FROM STEVEN TOYOTA, AND HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTED TO GET THIS RESOLVED WITH MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP SINCE EARLY JANUARY. THE CALLS TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT EITHER GO TO VOICE MAIL OR ARE HUNG UP ON AFTER MULTIPLE RINGS. I FINALLY GOT A HOLD OF A SERVICE PERSON ON JANUARY 30TH, WHO SAID THEY WOULD CALL BACK IN TEN MINUTES WHEN THEY FOUND OUT INFORMATION. I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL. I ATTEMPTED TO CALL BACK TODAY, AND THE CALL WENT TO VOICE MAIL. I DO HAVE A RECORD OF ATTEMPTED PHONE LOG ON MY PHONE. I CALLED STEVENS BACK AND TOLD THE RECEPTIONIST I WOULD BE FILING A COMPLAINT, AND SHE RESPONDED " I'M SORRY FOR YOUR INCONVENIENCE."
Jan 31, 2020
I CALLED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. TOYOTA OF GASTONIA. 1.704.824.7777 AND THE MANAGER.. [XXX] ASKED WHY THE OWNER COULD NOT BRING THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LEAVE IT. AND I TOLD THEM THE OWNER [XXX]. HAS COPD AND IS ON OXYGEN. AND COULD NOT WAIT 3-4 HOURS.. AND SHE SAID WELL IF HE CAN NOT DRIVE COUPLE HOURS. WHY IS HE EVEN GOING TO FIX THE AIR BAG?/ INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 24, 2020
IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT RECALL, I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AT ROUND ROCK TOYOTA. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT COMPLETE THE REPAIR BECAUSE "THE NEW ONES HAVE BEEN RECALLED ALSO" AND TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR. THEY REFUSED TO REMEDY.
Oct 23, 2019
+ 35 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
29 complaints
2004 Toyota Tundra. Left rear upper shock mount rotted away and the shock absorber is no longer connected. (rust) Auto Service report 12/30/2024. October 21, 2021 Toyota Dealership report: Recommends replace spare tire cross member. (rust perforation damage) Recall issued for rust and dealership performed a very limited service repair to this vehicle years ago. The recall repair consisted of rust proof paint applied to a very small limited area, not to frame, not to cross member, not to any shock mount) Concerned about rust currently causing the shock mount to fail and the cross member rust damage along with frame rust on the passenger side. 2 different dealerships told me this concern it is not under a recall. This Toyota Tundra truck is well maintained with regular scheduled auto service checks and appointments. It is never used for towing or off road use. I am the original owner, central New Jersey use only. The truck runs and looks good. The high amount of rust under the truck should not have occurred to the level of a shock mount rusting out and a cross member rusting out and frame rust.
Dec 31, 2024
Frame is rusting out, only one bolt is holding left frame per tire dealership & Toyota dealer knows of rusting frame. Spare tire underneath fell out while turning on road, thankfully no cars following.
Apr 21, 2024
I have a 2004 Toyota Tundra SR5 that was part of the frame rust replacement campaign. It was brought into Bob Rohrman Toyota in Lafayette, IN and determined that it did not meet the criterion for replacement. I now have a sway bar bracket that rusted off of the frame. No mechanics or body shops will touch it and I was told there is nothing to even weld a new bracket to and the engine mounts are just a matter of time before rotting away. The truck only has 118k miles and zero body rust. I have lost value in this vehicle because I cannot sell it and the dealership and Toyota both refuse to remedy the situation.
Aug 10, 2023
The frame has a large rust area and has a large hole near the passenger side wheel well. The body of the truck is in great shape. Truck is washed very regularly including special attention to the under carriage.
Apr 05, 2023
My truck was bought with no open recalls. I was recently informed my a mechanic while getting my brakes replaced, that the frame of the truck was rusted and cracked. He said the truck could literally break apart while driving. This truck is in great condition has zero rust on the body, has always been garage kept. The previous owner also kept it in the garage. It's 19 years old and only has 107,000 miles on it. The recall from Toyota for this problem was addressed per the records however the exact frame malfunction has occurred. Toyota says there is nothing they can do because the recall work was done. Even if the recall work wasn't done right or didn't fix the problem. My fear is there are other people in my position who have no choice but the drove the vehicle they already deemed unsafe. And the FIX Toyota came up with did not insure that this problem would not
Mar 18, 2023
+ 24 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
22 complaints
The warranty work done on the frame of my Tundra that has since failed. The Bracket holding my SwayBar has broken off the frame and, more importantly, the frame has rusted to the point where there is now a hole in it. These are areas where the warranty work occurred.
Mar 19, 2024
Informed by Al Serra at 4200 Bay Rd in Saginaw, MI 48603 that there are holes present in the frame that pose a dire safety concern. This is a known issue with this model year, but Toyota says the recall is no longer valid.
Jul 11, 2023
Brought vehicle in for service and frame is completely rusted through in critical areas where suspension and body mounts are supposed to be mounted. The car is not road worthy and unsafe to drive. I came to understand that there was a recall for these truck frame, however my frame was never replaced. My frame was never treated for rust. This truck has always been maintained and serviced at a Toyota dealership. Now I'm told their is nothing they can do.
Oct 22, 2021
ORIGINAL OWNERS OF A 2004 TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB 4WD, PURCHASED NEW. WITHIN 3 YEARS, THE WHEELS BEGAN TO CORRODE. REPORT WHEEL CORROSION TO TOYOTA, THEY REPLY NOTHING THEY CAN DO. IN 2007, WITH 25K MILES, TRUCK WAS RECALLED AND HAD BALL JT REPLACED. AT 60K MILES, PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM WAS FROZEN (CORRODED) AT THE REAR WHEELS. AT APPROXIMATELY 90K MILES, FRONT SUSPENSION LEFT SIDE VERTICAL LINK FRACTURED. REPLACED LINK ON BOTH SIDES, AND RIGHT SIDE HAD DETERIORATED AND FAILURE WAS IMMINENT. WHEEL BACKING PLATES ON ALL 4 WHEELS BEGAN CORRODING. REAR BUMPER AND SUPPORT BRACKETS BEGAN TO CORRODE AT 90K MILES. NOVEMBER OF 2014, VEHICLE IS RECALLED FOR INSPECTION OF FRAME. TOYOTA DETERMINES IT DID NOT NEED REPLACING, AND SPRAY SOME TYPE OF COATING ON THE FRAME. IN OCTOBER OF 2019, AT 140K MILES, ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILS DUE TO CORROSION, FUEL TANK SUSPENDED BY ONE STRAP UNTIL DISCOVERED. JULY OF 2020, DISCOVER REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER LEAKING DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION OF THE AXLE METAL. ATTEMPT TO TRADE IN VEHICLE AT TOYOTA IN OCT OF 2020, AND THEY PROVIDE A VALUE LESS THAN BOOK VALUE DUE TO CORROSION, AND STATE THEY ARE TAKING A RISK AS THE VEHICLE MAY NOT PASS INSPECTION. CALL TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE TO ASK FOR ASSISTANCE OR DISCOUNT TO PURCHASE A NEW TRUCK, AS WE HAD NO INTENTION OF SELLING THE TRUCK WE HAVE CARED FOR FOR 16 YRS, WITH ONLY 150K MILES, AND NOW WITH A BAD AXLE MUST BUY ANOTHER TRUCK ASAP IN 2020. THE TRUCK WAS NOT A DAILY DRIVER, WAS NOT DRIVEN FOR A WORK COMMUTE. IT IS AN EXTRA VEHICLE, OUR "NEW" DEPENDABLE VEHICLE FOR FAMILY TRIPS, VACATIONS, COLLEGE, ETC.., AND THE CONDITION AND CARE IS OBVIOUS IN THE PHOTOS. I WOULD NOT EXPECT TOYOTA TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE, BUT SOME ASSISTANCE COULD BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS FORCED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER TRUCK PREMATURELY. OUR TRUCK NEVER TRAILERED OR LAUNCHED A BOAT. RARELY DRIVEN IN SNOW.
Oct 18, 2020
ALL MY FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FAILED. I NOTICED THAT THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH NEAR THE FRONT WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE AND HAS BUCKLED AND SHIFTED AS A RESULT. MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND CV AXLE WERE DAMAGED WHILE MY TRUCK WAS IN MOTION TURNING INTO THE SAFEWAY GAS STATION CHESTER MD. FEBRUARY 9 OF THIS YEAR WHEN THE SUSPENSION FAILED TO SUPPORT THE TRUCK. THE PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT AND CV AXLE WERE DAMAGED. TIE RODS AND SWAY BAR STABILIZERS WERE ALL WORN AND BROKEN AS WELL.
Apr 12, 2020
+ 17 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
13 complaints
VEHCILE WAS REACLLED AND THE FRAME WAS REPAIRED FOR POTENTIAL ROT. NOW HE REAR DIFFERENTAIL IS ROTTING OUT AND LEAKING OIL. IT APPEARS TO BE AN EXTENSION OF THE RECALL FOR THE ROTTING FRAME. LOOKING TO SEE IF THER HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS SIMILAR
Sep 16, 2020
LEAKING OIL OUT OF MY REAR AXLE HOUSING IT IS ON THE MILD STEEL THAT IS WELDED TO THE CAST AXLE VERY POROUS LEAKING A LOT OF OIL
Sep 06, 2019
TAKATA RECALL REAR HOUSING HAS MANY PIN HOLES AND IS LEAKING GEAR LUBE
Aug 12, 2018
REAR AXLE-HOUSING ROTTED THROUGH . DEALERSHIP KNEW THIS ON INSPECTION OF FRAME ON MAY 20 2014.CORPORATE OFFICE WAS MADE AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO ADDRESS SITUATION. UPDATED 4/24/2015 *JS
Jul 28, 2014
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COLUMN SHIFT PROBLEM OF THE 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA TOYOTA TUNDRA. THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING SUPPORT. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE , THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE FREE AT THE STEERING COLUMN. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. THE CONSUMER STATED IT APPEARED THE CAST ALUMINUM COMPONENTS SUPPORTING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER APPEARED TO BE FLAWED. THERE IS ONLY 81 THOUSAND ON THIS TRUCK. UNSAFE !!!!!!!!! THANK GOD IT DIDN'T BREAK AT 65 MPH ! BUT IT COULD HAVE ! *TR
Dec 17, 2013
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
13 complaints
FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS SUBJECT TO REPEATED WARPING CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKING AND MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL. *TR
Jul 14, 2008
2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA WITH 44000 MILES HAS DEVELOPED A BRAKE PROBLEM. AIR REPEATEDLY GETS INTO THE BRAKE LINES WITH NO LOSS OF FLUID CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKING. THE TUNDRA HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR FOUR MONTHS TRYING TO BE REPAIRED, THE TOYOTA REP HAS VISITED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, CALLED THE FACTORY ENGINEERS AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED! REPAIRS COST TO DATE ARE OVER $3500, TOYOTA PICKED UP $2,000 LEAVING ME OUT OF POCKET $1500+ AND A TRUCK THAT HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM THAT MUST BE BLED EVERY 75 MILES TO REMAIN DRIVABLE. THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN MID JANUARY 2008. *TR
May 27, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STOPPING DISTANCE EXTENDED WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKES. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKES AGAIN. AS OF DECEMBER 26, 2007, THE FAILURE HAD NOT RECURRED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE SLACK ADJUSTER CAUSED THE FAILURE, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SLACK ADJUSTER WAS FINE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000. UPDATED 01/17/08. *LJ
Dec 26, 2007
I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 2004 (NEW). UP TO DATE I HAVE 31,000 (THOUSAND) MILES ON IT AND HAVE BEEN FORCED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON THE TRUCK THREE TIMES. I HAVE CALLED AND COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING SO FAR. *NM
Feb 07, 2007
TOYOTA TUNDRA TRUCK SHAKES UNDER BRAKING. DURING BRAKE SERVICE REAR BRAKE DRUMS FOUND TO BE WARPED. *JB
Dec 07, 2006
+ 8 more complaints for this component
STEERING
8 complaints
GEAR SHIFT LEAVER HAS DETACHED FROM STEERING COLUMN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED (1ST TIME WAS IN 2011). REPAIR DONE THEN WAS WITH FACTORY PART. TRUCK CANT BE DRIVEN & IF HAPPENS WHILE IN ANY GEAR OTHER THAN PARK CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY ON UNLEVEL PARKING PAD. APPEARS TO BE LOTS OF TUNDRA OWNERS ON THE TOYOTA OWNER/TUNDRA OWNER WEBSITES EXPERIENCING SAME ISSUE.
Mar 09, 2019
TOYOTA HAS A RECALL FOR EXCESSIVE RUST AND THEY DID UNDERCOAT MY TRUCK. YESTERDAY WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD A SQUEALING SOUND FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I CHECKED AND FOUND MY POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND SAW A PUDDLE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT THE STEERING RACK HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND POWER STEERING FLUID STREAMS OUT WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.
Oct 05, 2015
HIGH PITCH SOUND WHEN I GO TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR EMPTY. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE RACK AND PINION IS NO GOOD AND HAS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1900.00. THE ISSUE I HAVE IS, I HAVE A CO-WORKER WHO BOUGHT THE SAME TRUCK I DID, IN THE SAME MONTH I DID. HIS HAS 145,000 MILES AND HIS RACK AND PINION WENT OUT TWO WEEKS AGO. LESS THAN 10,000 MILES BETWEEN THESE INCIDENTS IS QUITE A COINCIDENCE.
Sep 09, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE HAULING A CAMPER, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE POWER STEERING STEEL LINE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK. THE POWER STEERING STEEL LINE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,500. UPDATED 09/30/14*LJ UPDATED 02/25/2015 *JS
Jul 14, 2014
EVENT WAS THE GEAR LEVER BECAME LOOSER AND LOOSER. IT RESULTED IN THE GEAR NOT BEING ABLE TO GO INTO PARK. TRUCK WOULD NOT START. IT APPEARED TO BE IN PARK AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A DEAD BATTERY. AAA REPLACED BATTERY. IT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. CREATIVE GEAR MANIPULATION ALLOWED TRUCK TO START. REPAIR DISCOVERED A CRACKED STEERING COLUMN! *TR
Jun 18, 2008
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
7 complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, an abnormal ripping sound was coming from the sunroof. The contact pulled back the sunroof cover and discovered that the sunroof had detached from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to assess the damage and then drove to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 222,000. The VIN was not available.
Sep 28, 2022
THE GLASS ON THE SUNROOF OF MY 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA CAME LOOSE. *TR
May 28, 2009
UNKNOWN WHAT HAS CAUSED THIS, IT SEEMS AS IF THE WINDOWS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB WILL FALL OUT OR JUST BREAK IF A DOOR IS CLOSED AND THE RESPECTIVE WINDOW IS NOT ALL THE WAY UP. SHOULD YOU FORGET YOU WILL BE REMINDED BY THE HORRIBLE SOUND AND THE EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT THE WINDOW MAKES WHEN YOU CLOSE THE DOOR OR FORGET TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW WHEN YOU DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. THE ONLY FIX I HAVE FOUND IS TO NOT LEAVE YOUR WINDOWS DOWN AND TO ALWAYS HAVE THEM ALL THE WAY UP. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT ONLY ANNOYING BUT IS CLEARLY A DISTRACTION WHILE OPERATING TRUCK. *TR
Oct 04, 2008
FAULTY WINDOW REGULATOR DESIGN CAUSES WINDOWS TO RATTLE VIOLENTLY POTENTIALLY LEADING TO SHATTERING. *TR
Apr 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHEN THE REAR WINDOWS ARE ROLLED DOWN, THE CONTACT HEARS A DEAFENING NOISE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES, BUT THE NOISE CONTINUES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 02-14-08 *BF UPDATED 02/14/08 *TR
Jan 17, 2008
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
I have severe frame rot, holes forming in the frame!
Jan 02, 2023
The frame on my newly purchased 2004 Toyota Tundra is rotted through. The consumer protections Toyota claims to have taken to correct this, in this instance, the application of water seal to the frame in 2014 has trapped moisture and caused extensive corrosion rendering the vehicle unsafe. I have visited multiple Toyota locations received the same message. Toyota claims no responsibility for this course of events leaving consumers in my position with no recourse and with an unsafe vehicle we cannot use and in my case have spent almost eleven thousand dollars on. Where is the responsibility to consumer safety?
May 09, 2022
I HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 TUNDRA WITH KNOWING ABOUT THE RECALL FOR FRAME RUST. I BELIEVED TOYOTA HAD COMPLETED THE RECALL AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. NOT LONG AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED A SPOT OF RUST BUBBLING THROUGH THE ANTI CORROSION COATING. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY CORRODED THROUGH AND CRACKED. THIS VEHICLE WAS MEANT TO USE FOR TRAVEL WITH MY FAMILY IN IT AND NOW IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL.
Oct 10, 2019
2004 TUNDRA FRAME RUSTED AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. INSPECTOR NOTED RUST HOLES LARGER THAN A QUARTER.
May 28, 2019
RUSTED FRAME' I RECEIVED A LETTER FOR RECALL FROM TOYOTA ON THE RUSTED FRAME . SO I WENT TO MY LONGTIME MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME IT WAS BAD, HE THEN BEGAN TO HIT PARTS OF THE FRAME WITH A SMALL HAMMER AND PUNCHED A HOLE THROUGH IT AND THAN STOPED ANY MORE HAMMERING. WHEN I CHECKED MY RECALL VIN# IT DOES NOT SHOW UP, EVEN THOUGH I RECEIVED LETTERS FOR IT.
Dec 07, 2018
+ 1 more complaint for this component
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
6 complaints
MY FRAME IS RUSTING ALMOST INTO, I DON'T THINK IT WAS INSPECTED WELL, AND NOW THE REAR AXLE HOUSING IS RUSTED SO BAD IT'S LEAKING FLUID
Jun 11, 2019
FRAME RUSTING AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL RUSTING OUT. FRAME IS CORRODING FROM RUST. REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS SEVERAL PIN HOLES CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK. THESE ARE BOTH KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE GEN 1 TUNDRA'S. CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE AND BASICALLY TOLD ME THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THEY CAN DO SINCE THE FRAME RECALL CAMPAIGN ENDED IN 2015. I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE FRAME RECALL. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WASN'T ANY RECALL FRO THE DIFFERENTIAL BUT THAT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR TUNDRA'S USED IN NE USA WHEREBY ROAD SALT IS USED IN WINTER. THE SALT CAUSES FRAME AND DIFFERENTIAL RUST BECAUSE MATERIAL USED BY TOYOTA IS OF POOR CORROSION RESISTANCE QUALITY. THE CONSUMER IIS ON THEIR OWN. TOYOTA WON'T DO ANYTHING EVEN THOUGH IT'S THEIR FAILURE TO BUILD THE VEHICLE FIT FOR IT'S INTENDED USE.
Dec 24, 2018
RUSTED REAR DIFFERENTIAL. RUSTED FRAME AT FRONT RIGHT SWAY BAR. CAN'T PASS INSPECTION. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM JUST LIKE THE 2003 MODEL. I STILL HAVE PAYMENTS ON THIS VEHICLE I CAN'T DRIVE.
Jul 08, 2016
ON 9/27/13 WHEN MY 2004 TUNDRA WAS BEING CHECKED OUT FOR A RECALL FOR SEVERE FRAME RUST THE RI TOYOTA DEALER BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS ROTTED THROUGH AND LEAKING OIL AND SAID THAT THIS RUST IS NOT COVERED BY RECALL. THE WHOLE AXLE HAS TO BE REPLACED. MY QUESTION TO YOU IS, SHOULDN'T TOYOTA BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE SUB-STANDARD STEEL? SHOULDN'T THIS BE UNDER A SAFETY RECALL FOR OIL LEAKAGE? AS FAR AS I KNOW THE OIL LEAK CANNOT BE FIXED W/O COMPLETE AXLE HOUSING REPLACEMENT AND THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT EFFECTS A HUGE # OF TUNDRAS. *TR
Oct 18, 2013
THE FRAME HAS SEVERE RUST. ALSO REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS LEAKING FLUID THROUGH THE STEEL BOWL. *TR
Jul 26, 2013
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
5 complaints
STARTED HEARING CLUNKING NOISE IN TRUCK. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND HE ASKED US TO COME BACK TO THE SHOP. THE STRUCTURE OF THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND ANTI-SWAY BAR MOUNT WAS GONE. BOTH OF THE TOPS OF THE FRAME OF THE CROSS MEMBER THAT GOES UNDER THE ENGINE WAS MISSING. THE FRAME RAIL UNDER THE CAB IS SEPARATING. HE ADVISED THAT THIS CONDITION WAS A MASSIVE SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT I SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AND ADVISE THEM. I CALLED A DEALERSHIP IN ZANESVILLE AND THEY ADVISED THEY COULD NOT HELP BECAUSE IT WAS NOT A RECALL AND TOYOTA GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER AND TRANSFERRED ME TO SOMEONE ELSE WHO TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT HELP ME. HE ALSO GOT A SECOND OPINION FROM ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL WHO ALSO SAID THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. I HAVE MORE PHOTOS AND I NOW KNOW I CAN NOT DRIVE A TRUCK THAT I SPENT $24,000 ON JUNE OF 2019. I AM GLAD I DID NOT WRECK MY VEHICLE AND HURT MY FAMILY OR ANYONE ELSE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. PLEASE HELP ME REPAIR MY TRUCK. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE FACTORY UNDERCOATING WAS STILL IN TACT AND THIS WAS NOT VISIBLE UNDERNEATH.
Oct 09, 2020
MY VEHICLE HAS MAJOR FRAME DAMAGE. THERE ARE LARGE HOLES NEAR THE FRONT CROSSMEMBERS ON BOTH SIDES. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA THAT THE FRAME HAD BEEN SPRAYED SEVERAL YEARS EARLIER. HOWEVER, THE FRAME HAS CONTINUED TO RUST SEVERELY AND THE COATING HAS COMPLETELY FLAKED OFF. THE REPRESENTATIVE I SPOKE TO STATED THAT WAS THE ONLY RESOLUTION, AND THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE. MY CASE IS NOT THE ONLY ONE. EVEN THE DEALER LOCATED NEAR ME STATES THAT THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE. SEVERAL YEARS RECEIVED NEW OR REPAIRED FRAMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. HOW CAN IT BE, THAT THE SAME GENERATION VEHICLE ONE YEAR LATER IS NOT ELIGIBLE? MY CHILD RODE COUNTLESS TIMES IN THAT VEHICLE. WHAT IF SOMETHING HAD HAPPENED? *TR
Apr 16, 2020
I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A FRAME RECALL NOTICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION WHICH I ADDRESSED AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE RUST HAD NOT PERFORATED THE FRAME AND THAT IT WOULD BE TREATED TO PREVENT FURTHER RUSTING. WHEN I PICKED UP THE TRUCK AT THE DEALERSHIP THE ASSOCIATE ADVISED ME THAT THE RECALL WAS DONE AND THAT A FULL SAFETY INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED WHICH REVEALED NO OTHER PROBLEMS. WHEN I RETURNED HOME I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK TO INSPECT THE FRAME AND NOTICED THAT BOTH SWAY BAR LINKS HAD CORRODED AND BROKEN OFF . I ALSO SUBSEQUENTLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP BECAUSE I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT STRAIGHT AND WAS TOLD BY THE SHOP THAT THE TRUCK COULD NOT BE ALIGNED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND TO BRING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY WHICH I DID. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING WAS SO CORRODED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE IT AND DO A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY BECOME A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE TUNDRA WHICH SEEMS SUSCEPTIBLE TO EXCESSIVE RUSTING AND AM REQUESTING THAT THIS ISSUE IS INVESTIGATED AN A RECALL ISSUED IF NECESSARY. *TR
Jul 30, 2014
NOTICED EXTREME RUST ON FRAME AND OTHER METAL PARTS FLAKING AND FALLING OFF. CONDITION APPEARS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. TR
Feb 07, 2013
MY VEHICLE NEEDS AN ALIGNMENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT THE FRAME ON MY VEHICLE IS RUSTED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TOYOTA TUNDRAS DO HAVE A RECALL FOR THE RUSTED FRAME BUT MY VEHICLE ISN'T PART OF THIS RECALL SINCE ITS 3 MONTHS NEWER. I WAS TOLD BY THE TOYOTA SERVICE REP AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY CLAIM THAT THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. *TR
Oct 19, 2012
SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
SEAT BELT LATCH DEFECTIVE
Jan 21, 2020
THIS ISSUE AFFECTS THE SEATBELT SAFETY. WHEN I TRY TO LATCH THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT THE RELEASE BUTTON IS DEPRESSED AND THE SEATBELT WILL NOT ENGAGE UNTIL I PUSH THE BUTTON DOWN NUMEROUS TIMES. THE PROBLEM IS TIME-CONSUMING AND VERY LIKELY IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE RELEASE BUTTON DOES NOT RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. THIS HAS OCCURRED OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE AND HAPPENS WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Jul 07, 2019
NEVER RECEIVED LETTER AND STICKER FOR LACK OF CHILD RESTRAINTS WITH AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH IN FRONT SEAT OF ACCESS CAB TUNDRA. THIS WAS NOTED DURING TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATER REPLACE BY DEALER.
Oct 26, 2017
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE DRIVER'S HEIGHT, SHE WAS UNABLE TO LATCH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 4/6/15*CN UPDATED 04/09/15*JB
Jan 30, 2015
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT IN THE LEFT REAR SEAT HAD TIGHTENED, AND LOCKED, CAUSING WELTS ACROSS THE PASSENGER'S STOMACH. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SOUGHT. AS THE SEATBELT WOULD NOT RELEASE, THE SEATBELT WAS CUT, TO RELEASE THE PASSENGER. THE SERVICE DEALER OFFERED TO REPLACE THE SEATBELT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.
Oct 30, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
We had just provided a jump start from our Truck to a disabled older Honda Passport with a suspected low battery. This wasn't successful as it turns out it was a broken fuel pump causing the issue with the Honda. We had taken off the jumper cables, closed the hood and I pulled over to let my husband get into the vehicle. I was at idle, in drive with my foot on the brake when our Tundra started to accelerate rapidly. My husband wasn't even fully in the vehicle. We were on a one way street in a mixed residential/commercial neighborhood about 4 buildings down from a T intersection with a light. Luckily, the light was green in our favor as I had literally no control of the acceleration of the vehicle. I had my foot slammed on the brake with no response. We entered the intersection going roughly 25-35 miles an hour and careened left into the correct lane for our vehicle. Again, we were extremely lucky that there were no other cars in front of us nor any pedestrians. I was in a panic as the truck kept accelerating. I slammed on the emergency brake and threw the car from Drive into Park and only then did the truck slow it's crazy acceleration. We pulled over to the side of the road and I jumped out and wouldn't get into that truck again. My husband started the truck again and it seemed fine so he drove it the mile or so home with no incident. The next day he drove it 6 miles to a mechanic's shop , again with no incident. The mechanics performed tests on all the suspect parts and couldn't find anything defective. In the meantime, I came across stories on the internet about previous problems with some Toyota's Unintended Acceleration problems caused by faulty Electronic throttle systems so I have asked my mechanics to replace ours in our truck . We do not have a floor mat, so that clearly was not the issue.
May 14, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WHEN IT ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKES HAD BECOME UNRESPONSIVE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TWO VEHICLES, INJURING ONE BYSTANDER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AND THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS GOING TO SEND AN ENGINEER TO FURTHER INSPECT THE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 158,000.
Mar 05, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. SHE WOULD ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE YET THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND BEFORE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE THROTTLE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE THROTTLE WAS REPLACED A SECOND TIME AT A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE THROTTLE WAS REPLACED A THIRD TIME YET IT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE DEALER THEN ADVISED THAT THERE WAS WATER LEAKING INTO THE CONNECTOR THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE STALLING AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,484 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,556.
Sep 27, 2010
I WAS IN LINE TO GO THROUGH THE GATE AT THE LAKE. I HAD 6 CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WAITING FOR THE CARS TO MOVE. THE RPM WENT UP IN MY 2004 TUNDRA AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. I PUSHED HARDER ON THE BRAKE BUT IT DID NOT STOP. IT CONNECTED WITH THE BUMPER OF THE CAR IN FRONT AND STARTED TO PUSH IT. I PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. THE TRUCK STOPPED THEN. THE DAMAGE WAS ONLY A SCRATCHED BUMPER. *TR
Nov 08, 2009
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS SEVERELY RUSTED WITH LARGE HOLES PRESENT. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT PUTS MYSELF AND OTHERS IN GRAVE DANGER. TOYOTA HAS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OR DEATHS ARE A POTENTIAL. *TR
Jun 15, 2020
EXCESSIVE RUST ON SUB-FRAME OF VEHICLE; FRONTAL SUB-FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT ON VEHICLE WITH NO APPARENT BODY RUST; GARAGED THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY; AND WITH LESS THAN 100K MILES; REAR FRAME RUSTED
Apr 11, 2019
MY FRAME HAS RUSTED TO THE POINT IT BROKE,I BELIEVE IT FALLS UNDER THE 1ST GENERATION FRAME AS THE 2003 MODELS.I WENT FOR AN INSPECTION AND IT FAILED DUE TO FRAME
Sep 22, 2017
FRAME RECALL- MY 2004 TUNDRA WAS RECALLED FOR THE FRAME RUSTING OUT. TOYOTA DEEMED THAT A NEW FRAME WAS NOT NEEDED AND DID THE CRC TREATMENT WHICH IS ABSOLUTE JUNK AND ONLY CAUSES THE FRAME TO RUST EVEN WORSE. I WANT A NEW FRAME INSTALLED BY TOYATA AND ANY OTHER RUSTY PART- ALL SHOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE
Apr 11, 2016
WHEELS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH RIMS, WHICH WOULD BECOME PITTED AND DAMAGED FROM SALT ON THE ROADS. AS A RESULT, AIR LEAKED FROM THE TIRES. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 04/20/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIMS LEAKED AIR, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. UPDATED 10/17/16.*JB
Feb 03, 2016
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SOMEWHAT BUSY 2-LANE ROAD LAST WEEK, GOING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH ON MY WAY TO WORK IN THE MORNING. I HEARD AND FELT A LOUD THUD, AND LOOKED IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR AND SAW A TIRE IN THE ROAD BEHIND ME AND THE CARS BEHIND ME WERE SWERVING TO AVOID IT. I THOUGHT I MIGHT HAVE DRIVEN OVER THE TIRE, AND WONDERED HOW I DIDN'T NOTICE IT IN THE ROAD. WHEN I CAME TO THE STOPLIGHT AT THE NEXT INTERSECTION A LITTLE WAYS DOWN THE ROAD, THE CAR THAT HAD BEEN DRIVING DIRECTLY BEHIND ME PULLED UP BESIDE ME, AND THE DRIVER TOLD ME IT WAS MY SPARE TIRE THAT HAD FALLEN DOWN FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY TRUCK THAT WAS NOW SITTING IN THE ROAD BACK THERE. LUCKILY, NO ONE HAD BEEN INJURED, AND ALL THE CARS HAD BEEN ABLE TO AVOID HITTING IT. AFTER RETRIEVING MY TIRE FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, I NOTICED THE METAL PART OF THE SPARE TIRE HOIST THAT HOLDS THE TIRE TO THE LIFT CABLE SITTING A FEW FEET AWAY IN THE ROAD. THAT METAL PIECE WAS COVERED IN RUST, AND THE MIDDLE PART OF IT WAS COMPLETELY GONE, HAVING GIVEN WAY WHEN THE TIRE FELL OFF. I DID A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE, AND THERE ARE COUNTLESS REPORTS OF OTHER TUNDRA AND TACOMA OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY TUNDRA USED TO BE OPERATED IN THE NORTHEAST BY A PREVIOUS OWNER, AND WAS PART OF THE FRAME RECALL EARLIER THIS YEAR FOR HIGHER THAN NORMAL RUST CORROSION ON THE FRAME. IT WARRANTED A COMPLETE FRAME REPLACEMENT THAT WAS COMPLETED IN JULY 2015. NOT SURE WHY THIS PART WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT REPLACEMENT, SINCE IT WAS CERTAINLY CORRODED AS WELL! THANKFULLY, NO ONE DRIVING BEHIND ME WHEN THE TIRE FELL OFF HAD BEEN INJURED BY HITTING THE TIRE, BUT IMAGINE IF ONE OF THOSE DRIVERS HAD NOT BEEN FULLY AWAKE THAT MORNING!
Nov 04, 2015
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SQUEAKING NOISE. AFTERWARDS, WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ON A DRIVEWAY, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO AWAIT FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
Dec 05, 2006
THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING AND A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED. AFTERWARDS. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. DRIVER NOTICED THAT RIGHT SIDE WHEEL SHEARED OFF. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Feb 22, 2005
TIRES
3 complaints
I purchased 4 Cooper Adventurer 265/70R16 tires in 3-2022 from Pep Boys in Mobile, AL. I had a ASE Certified mechanic checked these tires and found there was a bulge on the tread of the passenger front & tread separation on the driver's rear tire. The tires have approx. 17K miles since purchase. Pep Boys refused to replace the 2 tires unless I paid a pro-rated fee which I refused due to the 2 defects out of 4 tires & the limited amount of miles on the tires. Also, I have rotated the tires 4 times since purchased. The mechanic that found the problems checked the shocks & struts and found no issues other that the 2 tires.
May 12, 2024
TIRE WAS LOSING AIR AND WHEN I TRIED TO REPLACE IT WITH THE SPARE TIRE, I NOTICED A LARGE BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL NEXT TO THE WHEEL RIM. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE OF THIS MANUFACTURE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. *TT
Sep 28, 2011
HI, I HAVE (5) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BF GOODRICH RUGGED TRAIL,(P265/70R16), RADIAL TIRES ON MY 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK THAT HAVE 6,700 MILES ON THEM. AT APPROXIMATELY 4,500 MILES THE TIRES STARTED DEVELOPEING CRACKS BETWEEN THE TREAD OF EACH TIRE AND ONLY GOT CONSIDERABLY WORSE WITH PASSING TIME AND MILES. I CONTACTED BF GOODRICH WHICH TOLD ME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION TO A DEALER THAT TOLD ME IT WOULD COST ME ALMOST $200 DOLLARS TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED AND THE OTHER DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST WELL OVER TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR REPLACEMENT.THIS SECOND DEALER TOLD ME I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO OPERATE MY VEHICLE WITH THE CURRENT AND DETERIORATING CONDITION OF THESE TIRES. I CALLED BF GOODRICH BACK WITH THE RESULTS OF MY DEALER INSPECTIONS, AND BASICALLY THEY SAID WHAT THE DELALER SAYS, STANDS. THESE TIRES WERE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE FROM THE BF GOODRICH FACTORY AND I FEEL THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE ONE FAILS, AND BLOWS OUT WHILE I AM TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I DO NOT WANT TO HAVE ANOTHER FIRESTONE ATX SITUATION AFFECTING MY SAFETY OR MY PASSENGERS SAFETY. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF THESE TIRES THAT MAY BE SUBJECTED TO THE SAME TIRE FAILURE RISKS THAT I AM UNDER. THANKS IN ADVANCE, JOHN M. MELNICK. *AK
Apr 26, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
I HAVE PROBLEM WITH MY TOYOTA 2004 TUNDRA, THAT THE DEALERSHIP AND ANOTHER REPAIR GARAGE CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. WHEN I DRIVE THE TRUCK, DOESN'T MATTER HOW LONG , EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN I STOP AND TURN IT OFF ALL THE ELECTRONICS GOES DEAD. I CAN'T START THE TRUCK BECAUSE THE BATTERY IS DEAD AND THEN SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 15 MINUTE TO OVERNIGHT, EVER THING COMES BACK ON. NO JUMPING OF THE BATTERY. HAD BATTERY CHECKED, ALTERNATOR CHECK AND OTHER THINGS WIRING AND EVERY THING IS WORKING FIND. THE DEALERSHIP AND OTHER MECHANIC FROM ANOTHER SHOP SAID THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM UNLESS IT IS ACTING UP AT THE TIME THEY CHECK IT. HAD TO CALL AND GET A TOW AND BY THE TIME THE TOW TRUCK GOT THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP, IT STARTED UP. KIND OF SCARED TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE. [XXX] REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR
Jun 22, 2020
2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER STATES ELECTRONICS MALFUNCTION. TAPE ENCLOSED. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN OVERDRIVE, THE RPM'S WERE 2,000 AND WHEN THE OVERDRIVE WAS TURNED OFF, THE RPM'S READ 3,000 WHICH WAS OPPOSITE OF THE NORMAL FUNCTION. *JB UPDATED 09/24/10
Apr 14, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SHORTAGE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN HIS VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AFFECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL, DOOR LOCKS, POWER WINDOWS, AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY; THEREFORE, HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Mar 23, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
WHEN WE DRIVE THE TRUCK, WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKES THEY OFTEN GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. DRIVING WHILE ON CITY STREETS AS WELL AS ON THE FREEWAYS. YOU HAVE TO PUMP THEM IN ORDER JUST TO STOP BEFORE HITTING ANYONE. AFTER DRIVING 30 MILES, WE HAVE TO REFILL THE MASTER CYLINDER WITH BRAKE FLUID. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE MECHANIC THREE TIMES FOR THEM TO FIND NO LEAK. A FRIEND LOOKED AT IT AND FOUND THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION. I HAVE AN ARTICLE FROM FOX NEWS STATING THAT OUR YEAR 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA IS INCLUDED, BUT WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER AS WELL AS ENTERED IT INTO YOUR SYSTEM, THEY STATE IT IS NOT. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION AND I STRONGLY FEEL THAT OUR VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WE HAVE A NEW DRIVER DRIVING AND WILL NOT LET HER DRIVE THIS TRUCK IN THIS CONDITION. WE WOULD FEEL MUCH SAFER IF THIS COULD BE REPAIRED. WE HAVE BE FORTUNATE TO NOT HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT, BUT WE HAVE HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS, AND THE LEAK SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN.
Nov 06, 2019
THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN WITH POOR ROAD CONDITIONS. IF THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE BUMPY AND OR MAY HAVE SOME SMALL WASH OUTS SPOTS. THE BRAKING DISTANCE IS INCREASED. ALSO IN SLICK CONDITION AFTER A SNOW, THE ABS ACTIVATES AND WHEELS LOCK UP. *TR
Oct 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ABNORMALLY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Oct 10, 2014
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AND DANGEROUS TO OPERATE
Feb 25, 2019
FRAME RUSTED, CRACK AND HOLES ARE LARGER THAN 7/16 INCH THROUGH RIGHT FRONT INSIDE BEHIND MOTOR MOUNT. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, PARKED AFTER TOYOTA EMPLOYEE VERBALLY STATED UNSAFE FOR ROAD TRIP BUT COULD BE USED AROUND TOWN. 11/11/17 SPARKS TOYOTA FRAME RECALL, CORROSION RESISTANT COMPOUND APPLIED BY BRISTOL TOYOTA ON 11/2014, AFTER BRINGING IT IN FOR RECALL OF FRAME REPLACEMENT. CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATE 9/20/2017 AND THEY STATED THEY COULD DO NOTHING FOR ME, CONTACT NHTSA FOR SAFETY ISSUES.
Sep 20, 2017
FRAME ROT AND RUST. THE GAS TANK FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (CITY STREET), THE BRACKETS HOLDING THE TANK COMPLETELY RUSTED IN TWO. THIS HAPPEN AFTER THE FRAME PROTECT SPRAY WAS APPLIED TO THE TRUCK BY THE DEALER 2 YEARS AGO. THE FRAME IS A MESS, I'M WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING THIS TRUCK BECAUSE OF IT BUT I ALSO CAN'T TRADE IT IN BECAUSE NO ONE WANTS IT. I'M HAPPY TO SEND PICTURES IF NEEDED.
Jan 28, 2016
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
REAR END FAILURE DUE TO RUST PROBLEM KNOWN TO TOYOTA. THEY REPLACED FRAME WITH NO CONSIDERATION FOR SAFETY OF PASSENGERS. DRIVE TRAIN LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY. FOUND BELL HOUSING ON REAR END RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING FLUID TO RUN OUT! DANGEROUS. TOYOTA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR BAD PRODUCT! WELDED BELL HOUSING, CANNOT REPAIR. PLEASE HELP!!!! ALMOST CAUSED WRECK! CARS SWERVED TO AVOID COLISION.
Feb 01, 2019
I TOOK MY 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA TO A LOCAL SERVICE CENTER BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT NEEDED SHOCK ABSORBERS. ONCE ON THE LIFT WE FOUND THE ENTIRE REAR SECTION WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT WITH SEVERAL MAJOR PARTS JUST HANGING FROM THE FRAME. TOYOTA CLAIMS THEY SENT RECALLS IN 2015 HOWEVER I DID NOT GET THEM. I DID RECEIVE A VERY RECENT RECALL FOR AN AIR BAG AND FRONT COIL SPRINGS, WITHIN A WEEK THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL. AT NO TIME WAS I INFORMED OF THE DANGEROUS ISSUE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION. I CALLED TOYOTA TO DISCUSS THE MATTER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS. I AM VERY LUCKY I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE REAR COMPONENTS COULD HAVE FAILED AT ANY TIME WHILE I WAS DRIVING. TOYOTA WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND THEY WERE QUITE RUDE WHEN WE SPOKE. PLEASE INFORM ME OF ANY RECOURSE I MAY HAVE, THE COST TO REPAIR MY TRUCK IS IN EXCESS OF $4,000. I AM RETIRED WITH A LIMITED INCOME AND DEPEND ON MY TRUCK TO PICKUP FARM SUPPLIES AT MY HOME. I LIVE IN MD AND RELY ON THE TRUCK WHEN IT SNOWS OR THE ROADS ARE ICY. TOYOTA CLEARLY HAS A PAST OF NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY, THEY KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THE QUALITY OF THE METAL MATERIALS WERE INFERIOR. THEY WAITED 11 YEARS BEFORE THEY RECALLED SOME OF THEIR TRUCKS. I DO NOT WISH TO BE RUDE HOWEVER, I FIRMLY BELIEVE TOYOTA HAS NO REGARD FOR THE QUALITY OF THEIR PRODUCT OR THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR POOR ENGINEERING. IT IS MY HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME WITH THIS MATTER OR DIRECT ME TO SOMEONE IF CAN HELP ME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. [XXX] TELEPHONE [XXX]. IF YOU WILL PROVIDE YOUR ADDRESS I WILL SENT PHOTOS. SORRY I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO UPLOAD THEM TO YOU. THE DATE THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE CENTER IS 5/6/16, IT IS STILL THERE AS IT CANNOT BE DRIVEN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 17, 2016
EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME, UNDER BODY, AND SUSPENSION. REAR AXLE / DIFFERENTIAL HAS LARGE FLAKING RUST SO BAD THAT IT WILL NOT HOLD LUBRICANT. FILED COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA ON 11/13/2013 AND WAS GIVEN A CASE # AND TURNED IN PHOTOS AT LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IN EARLY DECEMBER 2013. CONTACTED TOYOTA IN JANUARY 2014 AND WAS TOLD THAT A RECALL WAS GOING TO BE ISSUED BUT IT WOULD COVER FRAME ONLY AND NO OTHER COMPONENTS WOULD BE COVERED FOR RUST. I PERSONALLY TOOK IT UPON MYSELF NOT TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE AND NOT ROAD WORTHY DUE TO RUST. I ALSO FEEL THAT A COMPANY THAT I HAD A LOT OF RESPECT FOR BECAUSE OF THEIR REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY HAS LET ME DOWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE 11/13/2013 AND WILL NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL PROPERLY REPAIRED OR REPLACED. *TR
Feb 06, 2014
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
FRAME RUSTED THROUGH UNSAFE TO DRIVE. RECEIVED VERY FIRST LETTER IN JULY ABOUT A RECALL. IT IS SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 AND THE RECALL ENDED AUGUST 31, 2015.
Sep 21, 2015
I RECENTLY NOTICED A LEAK UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS FOUND TO BE RUSTED RIGHT THROUGH AND LEAKING. I EXAMINED THE FRAME AS WELL AND NOTICED SEVERE RUSTING IN VARIOUS PLACES ON THE FRAME. I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OF RECALL ON THE FRAME. APPARENTLY THERE IS NOT ONLY FRAME DAMAGE TO MANY TUNDRAS, BUT ALSO TO NECESSARY WORKING PARTS. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN AXLE ROT OUT ON ANY OF MY CARS AND BECAUSE OF THE INABILITY TO SIMPLY REPAIR A SEAL, THE ENTIRE AXLE WILL NEED REPLACING? SEEMS A BIT EXTREME. I LIKE THE TUNDRA AND WILL BASE MY DECISION TO REMAIN A CUSTOMER ON HOW I'M TREATED IN THE RECALL APPOINTMENT. *TR
Oct 17, 2013
DURING THE COURSE OF ROUTINE SERVICE AT INDEPENDENT GARAGE MECHANIC POINTED OUT THREE MAJOR COMPONENTS WITH SEVERE CORROSION ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY: 1) FRAME SEVERELY ROTTED BY RUST, A PERFORATION WAS IDENTIFIED ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE 2) REAR AXLE BODY SEVERELY CORRODED BY RUST, NOT LEAKING YET BUT LIKELY WILL SOON 3) POWER STEERING RACK SEVERELY ROTTED BY RUST ON PASSENGER SIDE, NOT LEAKING YET BUT LIKELY WILL SOON, DESCRIBED BY MECHANIC AS "TENDER" FAILURE OF ANY OF THESE ITEMS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT LEADING TO SERIOUS INJURY. *TR
Aug 24, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE FRAME IS RUSTING APART. THE REAR END HAS RUST HOLE THROUGH IT. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION BECAUSE IT HAD QUARTER SIZE HOLE RUSTED THROUGH IT.
Oct 15, 2018
COLUMN SHIFTER OVERDRIVE ON/OFF SWITCH WIRE LEADS IN 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA FAILS OR SHORTS OUT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF OVERDRIVE SETTING ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS CAN CAUSE DOWNSHIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR YOUR VEHICLE TO NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE CAUSING POOR FUEL ECONOMY PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER SO MANY SHIFT CYCLES OF THE COLUMN SHIFTER FROM PARK TO DRIVE CAUSE THE WIRE LEADS TO BREAK FROM METAL FATIGUE CAUSING THE FAILURE OR SHORT IN THE SWITCH MY TRUCK STARTED THIS WITH ABOUT 123,000 MILES ON IT. I FOUND NUMEROUS POSTS ON THE WEB DETAILING THE FIX ON THIS PROBLEM. UPON INVESTIGATION I FOUND THE ROUTING OF THE WIRES IS CAUSING THE ISSUE AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE TOYOTA HAS TRIED TO TAPE THE WIRES TO GIVE EXTRA PROTECTION IN A POOR ROUTING OF THE SWITCH WIRES. *TR
Aug 17, 2010
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
I GOT A RECALL NOTICE ON MY VEHICLE A FEW MONTHS BACK ABOUT AIRBAGS SO I LOOKED IT UP ON THIS SITE AND IT SAYS I HAVE NO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I'VE GOT THE TRUCK BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS A ELECTRICAL ISSUE BUT NOW AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE AND READING THE RECALL IT REALLY HAS ME WORRIED FOR THE SAFETY OF ME MY WIFE AND MY CHILDREN I WOULD REALLY LIKE SOME INFORMATION ON THE AIRBAG RECALL AND THE SUSPENSION RECALL MY VEHICLE HAS A LOT OF THE SAME ISSUES AS THE RECALL POINTS OUT
Sep 04, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 05V254000 (AIR BAGS), 07V013000 ( SUSPENSION), AND 15V286000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Sep 29, 2015
STEERING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRAME RODS FRACTURED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. THE CONTACT TEMPORARILY LOST STEERING FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Mar 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS DEFECTIVE. IN ADDITION, HE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED AND THE CROSS MEMBERS WERE FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 178,000.
Oct 30, 2013
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TOYOTA RECALLED MY TUNDRA FOR A RUSTED FRAME. DEALER TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE IN APRIL. THEY PROVIDED A RENTAL CAR, BUT NO OTHER UPDATE OR CONTACT UNTIL A WEEK AGO WHEN THE FRAME ARRIVED. NOW NEARLY COMPLETE, THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $8000 FOR ADDITIONAL PARTS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL WHICH THEY CLAIM IS NECESSARY TO MAKE THE VEHICLE PASS INSPECTION AND ROADWORTHY YET MANY OF THESE PARTS WERE UNAFFECTED PRIOR TO THE RECALL. AT NO TIME DID TOYOTA EVER INFORM US OF ADDITIONAL COSTS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. TWO OF THE ITEMS ARE CRITICAL TO THE VALUE AND DRIVABILITY OF THE CAR. THEY INCLUDE THE REAR AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL WHICH I BELIEVE FAILED DUE TO THE SAME RUSTED ISSUES AS THE FRAME. THE ADDITIONAL PARTS AFFECTED WERE THE BRAKES. THE FRONT BRAKES SEIZED FROM 6 MONTHS OF NON USE AND MAINTENANCE BY THE DEALER, THE REAR BRAKES WERE FAILED BY FLUID LEAK FROM REAR AXLE WHILE IN POSSESSION OF THE DEALER FOR 6 MONTHS. IN SHORT, AFTER GETTING A NEW FRAME, THE DEALER WAS HOLDING TRYING TO CHARGE $8000 IN EXTRA REPAIRS OR THEY WOULD RETURN ME A TRUCK THAT HAD A NEW FRAME BUT WAS STILL INOPERABLE IN THE CONDITION UNDER WHICH IT WAS STORED BY THE DEALER. THE DEALER AND TOYOTA WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE AND RETURNING IT IN AS GOOD OR BETTER CONDITION THAN THEY RECEIVED IT, BUT INSTEAD IT LOST 1005 OF ITS VALUE. I CANT DRIVE IT, I CANT SELL IT. IT HAS A NEW FRAME BUT NOW HAS NO DIFFERENTIAL OR BRAKES IT HAS LOST ALL MARKETABLE VALUE, WHERE IT COULD HAVE BEEN TRADED IN OR SOLD PRIOR TO THE "FRAME REPLACEMENT" THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO RIGHT ALL THE WRONGS" OF TOYOTA'S DOING. I HAVE FULL SERVICE RECORDS SHOWING RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP OF THE TRUCK FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS. NEEDS TO MAKE IT RIGHT AND FIX MY TRUCK SO I CAN DRIVE AGAIN, OR BUY ME OUT, OR OFFER ME A TRADE ALLOWANCE THAT IS FAIR AND EQUITABLE. THIS TOYOTA CASE NUMBER IS 1504140934.
Oct 08, 2015
EXCESSIVE RUST PRETTY MUCH EVERYWHERE. JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND ASSOCIATED PARTS BECAUSE RUST CAUSED DIFFERENTIAL LEAK. COST WAS OVER 3,500. REPLACED RUSTED BRAKE LINES AND CALIPERS. TAILGATE WIRE RUSTED AND BROKE. OPENING MECHANISM TO TAILGATE IS RUSTED AND IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT (IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE) TO OPEN/CLOSE. REAR BUMPER IS RUSTED THROUGH, AND NOT SAFE TO STEP ON. HITCH RECEIVER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND CANNOT REMOVE HITCH NOW. SKID PLATE AND BRACKETS RUSTED THROUGH - SKID PLATE FELL OFF. DEALER JUST INSPECTED THE TRUCK AND WILL BE REPLACING THE ENTIRE FRAME BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST. *TR
Dec 04, 2014
STRUCTURE,TIRES
2 complaints
MY SON BORROWED MY 2004 TUNDRA TO HELP A FRIEND MOVE. WHEN HE ARRIVED, HE WALKED TO REAR OF TRUCK AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL TO THE GROUND. UPON CHECKING I FOUND THAT THE WINCH MECHANISM THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE WAS ROTTED. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE READ HORROR STORIES ABOUT TIRES FALLING OFF WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND SERIOUS INJURIES INCURRED. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS. *TR
Jan 15, 2015
THE T BRACKET THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE UP UNDER BED OF TRUCK BROKE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST DROPPING SPARE TIRE OUT ON ROAD AT 30 MPH...VERY UNSAFE TO SAY THE LEAST. ALSO, FRONT TORSION BAR FRAME MOUNT PASSENGER SIDE HAS BROKEN OFF FRAME DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. 2 INCH BY 5 INCH HOLE IN THE FRAME BOTTOM AT THIS LOCATION. *TR
Dec 19, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
THE FRONT STABILIZER BARS BROKE AT THE TOP WERE THE NUTS THREAD ON. *TR
Sep 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT VIEWED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE INTERNET. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THEY WERE WAITING ON A RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM THE CORPORATE OFFICE. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND REPLACED IT AT COST TO THE CONTACT. TWO TO THREE WEEKS AGO THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE OPERATING NORMALLY. ON 2/19/07, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE, HITTING A WOODEN POST. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FENDER, THE HOOD AND THE TIRE. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING LIGHT INDICATORS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES ,AND THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS A PART OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAS THE INVOICE FROM THE POWER STEERING REPLACEMENT. *AK
Feb 20, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
MY 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA MUST BE MANUALLY ATTENDED WHEN PUMPING FUEL. IF THE PUMP IS SET TO AUTOMATICALLY PUMP UNTIL THE TANK IS FULL, THE PUMP WILL STOP FUELING BEFORE THE TANK IS FULL AND OCCASIONALLY STOPS WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE PUMP JUMPS OUT OF IT'S POSITION IN THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE GROUND SPILLING GAS. *TR
Feb 24, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE NEAR THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FIRE AND FILED A CLAIM. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY AN INVESTIGATOR WHICH CONFIRMED THAT THE FIRE STARTED WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER AFTER THE INVESTIGATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THE FAILURE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Jan 26, 2011
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Frame is rotting for some reason and I take care of my vehicle. At some point in time it will be very dangerous to drive.
Feb 02, 2023
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Purchased new Toyota Tundra in 2004. Performed rust recall at dealer on 07/22/15. October 2016, brakes failed. Brake line completely rusted. July 26, 2021, Toyota Tundra rejected at state inspection for badly rusted frame. Inspectors were unable to get wheel off to inspect brakes because of rust damage. Took to Toyota dealer on March 9, 2022. They performed airbag recall. Unable to do front suspension lower ball joints recall. Dealer said frame could break when they put it on lift. Dealer said Timeframe to repair frame had expired. Estimate to fix frame over $15,000; Plus would need a lot more parts to go with replacement. Vehicle has approximately 68,500 miles on it.
Aug 25, 2022
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I had the dealer take my truck in for the frame recall. I asked for them to replace the frame because I was not comfortable with how they were handling it. Per the service record they filled in perforations and “undercoated. I did not believe that filling in existing perforations was the safest way to handle this. After brining the truck to a shop to check the steering we were told that they wouldn’t even put it up on a lift. The steering issue was that the rack and pinion steering was literally falling out due to the rusted frame. We drove this vehicle home and parked it. About a week later the spare tire fell out right onto our driveway. Needless to say, I am certain there are many more Toyota trucks out there ready to fall apart on the road. We contacted Toyota corporate several times to try to rectify this mishandling of our recall. We called and sent certified letters. We asked to share the cost of a new frame and they said no. We then had the truck towed to a shop who could do the work. They ordered a frame from Toyota only to be contacted 2 months later saying that the frame was discontinued and they wouldn’t be sending it after all (we were willing to pay fir the frame and install because we had a useless and UNSAFE vehicle. We finally found a shop over an hour away who could rebuild/fabricate the frame and replace the fallen out steering etc. we had that truck towed about 60 miles away to have this work completed. This mishandling of the recall by Toyota and their lack of customer care cost me a whopping $17,000! Again, unsafe Tundras out there for sure. Please advise…this is the 2nd time I’ve filled out this form and never heard anything. Thank you in advance. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
May 26, 2021
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES AND THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM SEEM TO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND PROCEEDING DOWN AN INCLINE, TRAVELLING ABOUT 30MPH WHEN THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURRED.
Feb 13, 2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE DOWN A STEEP HILL AND NO MATTER WHAT I TRIED TO STOP IT, NOTHING HAPPENED, IT JUST KEPT ACCELERATING.
Jan 09, 2021
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE DOWN A STEEP HILL AND NO MATTER WHAT I TRIED TO DO TO STOP THE VEHICLE NOTHING HAPPENED. IT JUST KEPT ACCELERATING. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE THE RIGHT HAND TURN. VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A DIRT EMBANKMENT, THEN ROLLED OVER AND REVERSED IT'S POSITION. CONSEQUENTLY, I WAS TRAPPED IN A RUNNING VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE LEAKING AND UNABLE TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. HAD TO WAIT 30N MINUTES FOR EMS/FIRE RESCUE TO ARRIVE. EXTRICATION TOOK ANOTHER 25-30 MINUTES. TRANSPORTED TO TRAUMA CENTER, YORK, PA.
Jan 09, 2021
STEERING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE FRAME HAS TOTALLY ROTTED OUT BY RUST.
Dec 18, 2020
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND IS LEAKING OIL. EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE HAS RUSTED AND SNAPPED. THE RIMS HAVE OXIDATED. LEAF SPRINGS HAVE ALSO RUSTED VERY BADLY.
Nov 15, 2020
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
OUR TUNDRA HAD A FRAME RECALL AND IT WAS THE DEALERS DECISION ON WHETHER OR NOT TO REPLACE DRAM OR JUST COVER UP WITH UNDERCOATING. WE DISAGREED WITH THE DECISION TO UNDERCOAT AS THE DEAL WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF EXTENSIVE RUST. NOW, OUR FRAME IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO THE POINT OF FALLING AWAY FROM THE BODY. JUST ABOUT ALL PARTS UNDER THE TRUCK HAVE NOW SUFFERED AS WELL. WE HAVE NEVER HAD THE TRUCK LAUNCH A BOAT, GONE OFF ROAD, OR ANY OTHER DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES. BASICALLY A TRAIN STATION AND DUMP RUN VEHICLE. I AM TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED WITH TOYOTA AND THEIR POOR HANDLING OF THE SITUATION. BASICALLY THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPER EXPENSIVE FRAME REPLACEMENT; TOO BAD. ENGINE, BODY, AND INTERIOR ARE IN GREAT SHAPE. I NEED HELP AS I 1) CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR THEIR MISTAKE AND 2) CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS TRUCK AND IT IS VITAL FOR US. JUST FOUND OUT TODAY THAT THE FRAME IS DISINTEGRATING QUICKLY WHEN WE BROUGHT CAR TO SHOP FOR A STEERING ISSUE WHICH WE NOW FIND OUT WAS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE RUST. THANK YOU
Aug 20, 2020
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TRUCK WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. IT WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR RECALL AND THEY DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. NOW RECALL IS EXPIRED AND VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND FRAME IS RUSTED AND THERE ARE HOLES. ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WHEN I TURNED AND WENT DOWN A HILL AND THE BRAKES DID NOT HOLD. OTHER INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED OVER THE YEARS.
Apr 08, 2020
ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HEALEY HYUNDAI (410 FISHKILL AVE, BEACON, NY 12508, (845) 360-9822) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,157.
Dec 04, 2019
STEERING,WHEELS
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE(I-10) LAST WEEK ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TRUCK BEGAN MOVING TO THE RIGHT THEN TO THE LEFT. IT WENT BACK AND FORTH ABOUT 4 TIMES.WHILE IT WAS DOING THIS, I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. GOOD THING NO CARS WERE AROUND ME BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM.
Nov 02, 2017
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
REAR STRAP SUPPORTING THE GAS TANK CORRODED ON ONE SIDE AND BENT DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE TANK. THIS RESULTED IN THE STRAP RUBBING AGAINST THE UNIVERSAL JOINT OF THE DRIVE TRAIN AND MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WHILE IN MOTION.
Jul 29, 2017
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WE HAD THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED ON OUR TUNDRA ON 12/19/14. THEN, JUST A COUPE WEEKS AGO IN JUNE 2017, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY, AND THE LIGHT HAS NOT GONE OFF SINCE. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL AUTO SHOP TO DIAGNOSE THIS PAST WEEKEND, AND THEY SAID IT WAS AN ISSUE RELATING TO THE AIRBAG RECALL SERVICE--THEY SAID THEY'VE SEEN THIS NUMEROUS TIMES NOW, ALL IN VEHICLES THAT HAD THE AIRBAG RECALL SERVICE DONE. SOME OF THE COMMON RED FLAGS THEY MADE US AWARE OF WERE: HORN IS NOT WORKING, AS WELL AS THE CRUISE CONTROL. WE TOOK IT TO PALM BEACH TOYOTA IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, THIS MORNING, AND THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS A SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED--AT A COST TO US OF $700 PLUS TAX. THAT IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, SINCE IT APPEARS TO BE SUCH A COMMON OCCURANCE, IT'S OBVIOUS THAT THIS STEMS FROM THE AIRBAG RECALL SERVICE.
Jul 10, 2017
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. UPDATED 08/16/16*LJ THE CONSUUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AND A BEEPING NOISE WAS HEARS. UPDATED 10/25/16/*JB
Jun 30, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE VEHICLE. THE HORN, DOOR LOCKS, POWER WINDOWS, AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS EXCEPT THE ALARM MALFUNCTIONED. THE HORN SOUNDED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND PARKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WAS THE ONLY LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000. UPDATED 08/16/16*LJ CONSUMER STATED I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE RELATED TO STEERING COLUMN AND RELATED PARTS INCLUDING AIRBAG-DEALER STEERING IS NOT RELATED TO SAFETY CONCERNS- I FEEL THIS CAN RESULT IN ACCIDENT BY LOSING. STEERING CONSULTING CONTROL RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO MYSELF/ AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD REGARDLESS OF THE MILEAGE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAD THE DEALER APPEARED NOT TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. UPDATED 6/18/18*JB
Jun 22, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAS EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Oct 26, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ANYTIME IT RAINS WATER LEAKS IN BEHIND THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, LEAKING WATER THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND INTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUCK THERE ARE LOTS OF WIRES AND A BLOWER MOTOR IN THIS AREA WHERE FIRE COULD CAUSE ANY NUMBER OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN NARROWED DOWN TO ONE OR BOTH OF TWO THINGS. THE FIRST IS A CRACK THAT ORIGINATES IN THE SEAM BEHIND THE DASH BOARD OF THESE VEHICLES DUE TO PRODUCTION ERROR. THE SECOND IS ROTTING GROMMET PLUGS UNDER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER COWL. THE FIRST BEING MUCH MORE SEVERE AS IT COULD ALSO CAUSE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY.
Aug 08, 2015
STRUCTURE,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING WITH 2 FAMILY MEMBERS IN TRUCK.HAD BACK WINDOW DOWN WHICH WAS A GOOD THING,WHEN SUNROOF EXPLODED IT INBEDDED GLASS IN THE TOPPER THAT WAS ON THE TRUCK.GLASS WAS ALL OVER US ,LUCKILY WE WERE NOT CUT AND I DONT KNOW HOW WE WASN'T I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND GOT AWAY FROM THE TRUCK BECAUSE I THOUGHT WE HAD BEEN SHOT AT WITH A SHOTGUN.I CALLED TOYOTA TO REPORT IT AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NO OTHER CALLS LIKE THIS.MY INSURANCE COMPANY PAID THE WHOLE BILL WHICH WAS A LOT.I DO NOT OPEN THE SUNROOF AT ALL NOW BECAUSE I HAVE A FEAR OF IT HAPPENING AGAIN. I KEEP THE COVER SLID OVER IT.
Aug 08, 2015
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE FUEL TANK EXHIBITED A HOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CABLE FRACTURED DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE TO ROLL AND CRASH INTO AN EMBANKMENT. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
Aug 04, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I AM DISABLED AND I KEEP RECEIVING RECALL NOTICES ABOUT AIRBAGS, AND FRAME RECALLS FROM TOYOTA, BUT THE LOCAL DEALERS TELL ME THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THEM. I AM UNABLE TO CARRY ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT BECAUSE OF SAFETY ADVISORIES AND THIS IS AFFECTING THE VALUE OF MY VEHICLE, AND RISK OF INJURY TO MYSELF AND ANY PASSENGERS I MAY CARRY, AND INSURANCE COVERAGE BECAUSE OF THE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS. I SUFFERED DILIGENTLY TO PAY FOR THIS VEHICLE AND NOW I FIND IT'S AN UNSAFE PIECE OF JUNK THAT I CANNOT USE. I REALLY WANT THIS VEHICLE FIXED OR REPLACED WITH ONE THAT IS NOT UNSAFE.
Jul 28, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE ENTIRE FRAME AND UNDER SIDE OF THE TRUCK TO INCLUDE BRACKETS, CABLES, FITTINGS, AND EXHAUST ARE SO RUSTED AND FLAKING OFF THAT I'M CONCERNED THAT THE TRUCK MAY BREAK APART DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED FROM LOWE TOYOTA IN WARNER ROBINS, GA AND HAD NO IDEA THAT THE TRUCK WAS A RUSTED OUT DISASTER WAITING FOR A PLACE TO HAPPEN !!
Jul 15, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
6/13/13 VEHICLE DID NOT PASS INSPECTION MAJOR FRAME PERFORATION TOYOTA PERFORMED LIMITED FRAME REPLACEMENT AT THEIR COST AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION . NOT ALL SEVERELY RUSTED PARTS WERE REPLACED ONLY THE MAJOR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING PIECE ITEMS THAT WERE DISASSEMBLED AND COULDN'T BE REUSED WERE REPLACED. NO SUB PIECES OF THE MAJOR ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED. IF THE WERE RUSTED THEY WERE REINSTALLED. 8/4/14 VEHICLE DID NOT PASS INSPECTION MAJOR RUST FAILURE DEFORMATION AND LEAKING OF STEERING RACK HOUSING THAT WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND NOT REPLACED WHEN FRAME WAS REPLACED. RACK WAS REPLACED BY OWNER AT OWNERS EXPENSE. 4/15/15 REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING RUST THRU AND HOUSING FAILURE. HOUSING WAS SEVERELY CORRODED WHEN FRAME WAS REPLACED. OWNER WAS INFORMED IT WAS NOT PART OF THE FRAME REPLACEMENT . TOYOTA DOES NOT HAVE ANY RECALL BULLETIN ISSUED DESPITE THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOUND ON THE INTERNET. REPLACEMENT WILL BE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. BRAKE BACKING PLATES AND AXLE MOUNTING HARDWARE THAT WERE SEVERELY CORRODED WHEN FRAME WAS REPLACED ARE NOT SALVAGEABLE AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AS WELL IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HOUSING. *TR
Apr 15, 2015
SUSPENSION,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE UPPER BALL JOINT, THE LOWER BALL JOINT, THE CONTROL ARM, THE ABS SPEED SENSOR, AND RT FRONT BRAKE LINE LEADING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 07V013000 (SUSPENSION) AND 05V225000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,360. DJR
Jan 07, 2015
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM INSIDE THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000. MAILED OUT 01/13/15*LJ ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA TUNDRA 2004 ##
Dec 26, 2014
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
RUST ON EVERYTHING UNDER THE TRUCK AS WELL AS THE REAR BUMPER. PARTS THAT HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF RUST AND/OR RUST PERFORATION OR NEED TO BE REPLACED: 1) ENTIRE FRAME ' PERFORATION GREATER THAN 10MM FOUND ON PASSENGER SIDERAIL 2) REAR DIFFERENTIAL (LEAKING FROM RUST PERFORATION) 3) BRAKE LINES 4) POWER STEERING LINE (LEAKING FROM RUST) 5) SKID PLATE (SUPPORT BRACKETS RUSTED - FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING) 6) BRAKE CALIPERS (MULTIPLE TIMES) 7) COIL SPRINGS 8) AXLES (FRONT AND BACK) 9) CONTROL ARMS 10) CV- JOINT 11) BOOTS 12) HITCH RECEIVER 13) EXHAUST 14) MUFFLER 15) CAMBER BOLT 16) MULTIPLE SETS OF TIRES (UNABLE TO ALIGN TIRES PROPERLY DUE TO RUSTED/SEIZED CAMBER BOLT) CAUSING PREMATURE TREAD WEAR. 17) BRAKE DRUMS (WARPED AND PITTED) 18) WHEEL BEARING 19) TRUCK TAILGATE SUPPORT WIRES ' WIRES RUSTED AND BROKE. TAILGATE WON'T OPEN/CLOSE WITHOUT EXTREME EFFORT BECAUSE IT IS NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. 20) SHOCKS/STRUTS 21) SEALS, BRACKETS, NUTS AND BOLTS - THE PARTS LISTED ABOVE IS NOT COMPLETE. BASICALLY, EVERYTHING YOU SEE UNDER THE TRUCK IS SUFFERING FROM EXTREME RUST AND/OR PERFORATED. *TRUCK HAS HAD A HORRIBLE SHIMMY FOR YEARS THAT NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT, PARTICULARLY BAD WHEN TOWING. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE TRUCK. IMPROVED SLIGHTLY WHEN REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND AXLES WERE REPLACED. MOST LIKELY RELATED TO FRAME WARP OR INSTABILITY. *TRUCK HAS HAD ISSUES WITH GETTING IN AND OUT OF 4WD. INCONSISTENT WITH HOW LONG IT TAKES TO GET IN AND OUT OF 4WD. THERE IS A LOUD AND JARRING CLUNK WHEN ENGAGING OR DISENGAGING 4WD. *TRUCK FEELS LIKE IT IS ON THE VERGE OF GOING OUT OF CONTROL WHEN A HOLE OR BUMP IS HIT. THE TRUCK WILL LITERALLY JUMP SIDEWAYS. *TRACTION STABILITY CONTROL COMES ON RANDOMLY WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR HOLE. ANOTHER MYSTERY TO MECHANIC. *TR
Dec 11, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL ENGAGES WHEN WE HIT A BUMP OR POTHOLE. NO ONE CAN EXPLAIN WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. POWER STEERING FLUID LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST CAUSING IT TO LEAK. THIS PART ALONE COST OVER 600.00. PREMATURE TIRE REPLACEMENT BECAUSE OF THE INABILITY TO ALIGN PROPERLY DUE TO EXTREMELY RUSTED COMPONENTS THAT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY. HORRIBLE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY WHEN ON FREEWAY THAT ALSO CANNOT BE EXPLAINED OR FIXED (EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND AXLE) TRUCK IS EXTREMELY "SQUIRRELLY" AND FEELS LIKE IT CAN GO OUT OF CONTROL, ESPECIALLY AFTER HITTING A HOLE OR BUMP. *TR
Dec 04, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE BLOWOUT PANEL ON THE PASSENGER DASH AIRBAG HAS BECOME VERY TACKY AND GOOEY. THE FINISH COMES OFF WHEN RUBBED. *TR
Nov 05, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
HEAT GENERATED FROM THE CARGO LAMP BULBS HAVE MELTED THE PLASTIC HOUSING COMPLETELY THROUGH. ISSUE WAS FOUND AFTER REMOVING THE LENS COVER TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE BULB. *TR
Nov 05, 2014
STRUCTURE,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION. SPARE TIRE COULD FALL FROM VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING. THE TUNDRA FRAMES ARE UNDER RECALL FOR RUST, THIS ASSEMBLY IS INCLUDED WITH THE NEW FRAMES. MY TRUCK FRAME IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE ONLY AREA OF MY TRUCK WITH RUST IS THE SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY BUT TOYOTA REFUSES TO REPLACE IT. HOW CAN THIS BE PART OF THE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE IF MY ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTY, BUT NOT IF IT IS THE ONLY AREA WITH RUST ? SURE SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. *TR
Nov 04, 2014
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
RUST ALL OVER THE UNDERTRUCK, EVEN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RUSTED. I WAS PART OF THAT RECALL AND THE DEALER IS GOING TO SPRAY THE FRAME TO STOP THE CORROSION. CAN THE CORROSION PROCESS ENDS WITH THE SPRAYING? *TR
Jul 22, 2014
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
MASSIVE GENERALIZED RUST UNDER VEHICLE. THIS IS AFFECTING THE FRAME, SUSPENSION, ALL LINES, EXHAUST, ALL METAL FITTINGS, WHEELS, BRAKES, SPARE TIRE. MY MECHANIC DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO PROCEED AND SUGGESTED WE NO LONGER DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. TOYOTA DEALER SAID THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RUST RECALL WHICH IS IN EFFECT FOR TUNDRA TRUCKS EXACTLY LIKE THIS ONE , BUT OFF BY A COUPLE MONTHS BY MANUFACTURING DATE. OUR TOYOTA DEALER DID NOT HAVE A SUGGESTION OR ANSWER FOR HOW TO FIX THIS, OTHER THAN TO ASK IF WE WERE INTERESTED IN BUYING A NEW CAR. WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW AND HAVE TAKEN EXCELLENT CARE OF IT. THE INSIDE AND UPPER BODY LOOKS NEW. *TR
May 12, 2014
SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
HAD TRUCK IN FOR OIL CHANGE WHOLE FRAME, DRIVE SHAFT PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS RUSTING THROUGH. *TT
Apr 16, 2014
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE 2004 AND EARLIER TOYOTA TUNDRA HAS HAD MAJOR CORROSION ISSUES AND FRAME RECALLS. MY TUNDRA WAS JUST INSPECTED BY THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND MAJOR CORROSION WAS NOTED ON THE VEHICLE FRAME. TOYOTA APPLIED A FIBERGLASS BASED RUSTPROOFING TO THE FRAME. HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY OTHER CORROSION OR ROT ON THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLES MOTOR MOUNTS ARE SO CORRODED THAT I AM AFRAID THAT THE ENGINE WILL FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE MOUNTS THAT HOLD THE RADIATOR ARE SO CORRODED THEY ARE ALMOST GONE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER AREAS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND UNDERCARRIAGE THAT ARE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND TOYOTA WILL NOT ADDRESS IT. *TR
Oct 05, 2013
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THERE IS EXTENSIVE CORROSION DAMAGE TO ALL METAL FITTINGS AND METAL FUEL AND HYDRAULIC LINES. THE REAR AXLE IS SEVERELY CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL THROUGH THE CASTING REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. THERE IS A FUEL LINE FAILURE NEXT TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE STEERING SYSTEM FITTINGS REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE RACK ASSEMBLY ALTHOUGH THE SYSTEM OPERATES PROPERLY. THERE IS CORROSION DAMAGE TO MANY OF THE SUSPENSION CONNECTION POINTS TO THE FRAME INCLUDING REAR SPRINGS. DEALER DEEMS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE IN IT'S CURRENT CONDITION AND RECOMMENDS IT BE SOLD FOR SALVAGE. THERE IS LITTLE TO NO CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE BODY THAT CAN BE SEEN FROM A VISUAL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION AND VEHICLE LOOKS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FROM THE OUTSIDE. VEHICLE WAS DEALER MAINTAINED PER THE MANUFACTURER'S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Sep 30, 2013
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF OF THE TRUCK DUE TO A BADLY RUSTED SPARE TIRE WENCH, AS I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK TO SEE IF THEIR WAS ANY OTHER DAMAGE I NOTICED A LOT OF RUST ON THE FRAME. MOST NOTABLY AROUND THE SUSPENSION. *TR
Aug 25, 2013
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR NEW MUFFLER AND TAILPIPE. MECHANIC SHOWED ME A LEAKY REAR SEAL BECAUSE THE METAL COVER WAS RUSTING THROUGH. ALSO SHOWED ME MAIN FRAME AND SUSPENSION POINTS WHICH ARE , IN HIS WORDS, "LIKE RUST HOLDING HANDS". *TR
Jun 26, 2013
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA WORSE THAN 2003 FOR METAL FATIGUE. FRONT OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS FLAKING APART. TENSION ADJUSTER FOR EMERGENCY BRAKE IS DISINTEGRATING. ADJUSTMENT BOLTS ARE SEIZED. SPARE TIRE ATTACHMENT IS FLAKING APART. PLEASE HELP. *TR
May 30, 2013
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
*THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND BRAKE HOUSING LEFT AND RIGHT ARE ROTTING FROM THE OUTSIDE. LARGE PARTS OF THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING ARE ALREADY MISSING! *THE FRONT TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMISSION ARE PERFECT! *THE ENTIRE REAR TRANS-AXLE IS ROTTING FROM THE OUTSIDE. *THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ADJUSTMENT TURNBUCKLE IS ROTTING. *STRUCTURAL MOUNTS FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ARE ROTTED. *THE STEEL IN THE FRAME AND MOST FACTORY WELDS ARE DE-LAMINATING. *BRACKETS HOLDING THE BRAKE LINE AND JUNCTIONS ARE ROTTING. *CAPTURE PLATE AND HARDWARE HOLDING SPARE TIRE IN PLACE ARE ROTTED. I WILL NEED A CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE. I HAVE EXCELLENT PHOTOS TO SEND. RESPECTFULLY, *TR
May 26, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
VEHICLE VSC TRAC AND VSC OFF LIGHT FLASH AT RANDOM AT ANY TIME ANY SPEED. APPEARS TO EFFECT THOUSANDS OF TOYOTA'S. WORRIED IT WILL CAUSE AND UNCONTROLLED THROTTLE/BRAKE APPLICATION. *TR
Feb 25, 2013
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AT 55,023 MILES AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE SAME CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AGAIN AT 110,000 MILES AND WHEN I WENT TO A DEALER WAS TOLD THAT IT WASN'T UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1200.00 FOR THE PART ALONE AND LABOR WOULD BE EXTRA. I ALSO TOLD THE DEALER THAT THE HIGH REAR BRAKE LIGHT HOUSING WAS MELTING FROM THE HEAT OF THE LIGHTS. THEY DID NOTHING. THE FRAME IS RUSTING BADLY AND IS BECOMING A SAFETY HAZARD. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR ANY OF THESE ITEMS AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. "ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT" IS LISTED AS A CHOICE UNDER "AFFECTED PARTS". HOW ABOUT EXPLAINING EXACTLY WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF "ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT"? *TR
Dec 07, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAD THE CHECK ENGINE LITE CHECKED AT THE TOYOTA DEALER. THE TUNDRA REQUIRED A COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM INCLUDING CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AT A COST OF $4000.00. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND NOTIFIED TOYOTA. TOYOTA WILL PAY TO REPLACE THE FRAME. HOWEVER THE 2004 MODEL YEAR IS NOT PART OF A RECALL. *TR
Oct 17, 2012
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT UNDERBODY AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS. POROUS, RUSTED THROUGH DIFFERENTIAL NOW LEAKING OIL. RUST ISSUES STARTED WHILE VEHICLE STILL UNDER 3/36 WARRANTY. BELT TENSIONER BRACKET, BRACKET MOUNT AND BALL JOINTS AT 33,921 MILES, SWAY BAR LINKAGES RUSTED THROUGH AT 45,168 MILES. BOTH ISSUED REPAIRED AS WARRANTY MATTERS. TOYOTA CLAIMS CURRENT PROBLEM NOT COVERED BUT ADMITS DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND OFFERS TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS ONLY, REQUIRING ESTIMATED $770 TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. HAVE INITIATED COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA, FILE NUMBER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *TR
Sep 08, 2012
SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
REAR END LEAKING OIL. MECHANIC ABLE TO PUT FINGER THROUGH HOUSING DUE TO SEVERE RUSTING. ENTIRE REAR END REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED. ENTIRE FRAME RUSTED HEAVILY. ALL WELDS SEVERELY RUSTED. FRAME INTEGRITY GONE. FRONT ARM RUSTED SO BADLY MECHANIC SAYS IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IN OCTOBER, 2012. FRONT ARM SO RUSTED IT IS LIKELY TO COLLAPSE. EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO HEAVY CORROSION...ADVISED TO REPLACE. BODY IMMACULATE. NO RUST ANYWHERE BUT FRAME. *TR
Aug 01, 2012
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA EQUIPPED WITH A WEBASTO HOLLANDIA 600 SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10E038000 (VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN A TWO WEEK TIME PERIOD. THE PARTS HAD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 02, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
THE 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA THAT I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BOTH FRONT ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO WARPING AND SERIOUS VIBRATIONS DURING BRAKING. I RESEARCHED THIS ON THE TOYOTA FORUMS AND ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE THAT MANY OF US OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT TO TOYOTA. TOYOTA HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE AS THE ROTORS WERE MADE TO SMALL FOR THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS CLEARLY A DESIGN FLAW THAT HAS BEEN OVERLOOKED. VIBRATIONS. SEE ARTICLE HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIVE/TOYOTA_TUNDRA_BRAKES.HTML I HAD TO FIX THESE BRAKES OUT OF MY OWN POCKET LIKE THE REST OF TOYOTA TUNDRA OWNERS. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED. THANKS. *TR
Mar 15, 2010
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH BEFORE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED WITHOUT SLOWING DOWN. THE IGNITION KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL. THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE THAT SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE IMPACT INVOLVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 34,000.
Mar 11, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
THE BRAKES FAILED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GAIN IN SPEED AS I WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND TRIED TO NAVIGATE A LEFT TURN AT 70+ MPH. WITH THE REAR END HOPPING SOMEHOW I NEGOTIATED THE TURN BUT COULD NOT TURN AGAIN. I CROSSED THE NEXT STREET AND ENDED UP GOING THRU THE WALL OF AN APARTMENT BUILDING AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LIVING ROOM. IT WAS ONLY GOD'S DESIGN FOR ME NOT TO DIE THIS DAY. HAD I NOT MADE THE FIRST TURN I WAS GOING TO RUN INTO A SMALL GROVE OF MATURE TREES. ALSO, IF ANY OTHER CARS HAD BEEN ON THE STREET I COULD NOT HAVE AVOIDED THEM. LUCKILY THE SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 SMALL CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE LIVING ROOM. *TR
Mar 10, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
STARTED TRUCK, CONNECTED SMALL TRAILER TO HITCH. I NOTICED LIGHTS ON TRAILER NOT ON GOT OUT OF TRUCK TO PLUG AND UNPLUG CONNECTOR. LIGHTS CAME ON. ENTERED TRUCK , PUT FOOT ON BRAKE TO PUT IN GEAR. THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE TACH. WAS FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 1000 AND 6500 RPM WITHOUT EVER TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. I TURNED THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION. SCARED TO RESTART, I LET IT SIT FOR FIVE MINUTES THEN STARTED ENGINE. EVERYTHING RAN NORMAL AND I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE HOME. THIS HAD NEVER OCCURRED BEFORE OR SINCE THIS INCIDENT. I DID NOT REPORT THIS TO TOYOTA SINCE THE RECALL MODELS WERE OTHER THAN MY 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA . *TR
Mar 04, 2010
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB HAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. BECAUSE OF THIS RUST, THE CAMBER BOLTS CANNOT BE REMOVED TO PROPERLY ALIGN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY WILL HAVE TO USE HEAT TO REMOVE THEM, ALONG WITH A LOT OF FORCE, AND IN TURN MAY DO FRAME DAMAGE IN THE PROCESS. I HAVE BEEN QUOTED BY MY DEALER $5,200 TO FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH INITIALLY STARTED WITH A SMALL SHIMMY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH GREW INTO A BIG SHIMMY ESPECIALLY WHILE TOWING. THAT QUOTE DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY POSSIBLE CHARGED FROM THE BODY SHOP IF DAMAGE TO THE FRAME SHOULD OCCUR. I DO NOT HAVE $5,200 SO I ENDED UP WITH A NEW SET OF TIRES AND HALF OF AN ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THE CAMBER BOLTS WERE NOT ABLE TO BE REMOVED. HERE I AM MONTHS LATER AND MY NEW TIRES ARE SO BALD ON THE FRONT THAT I AM ACTUALLY SEEING THE TREAD SHOWING THROUGH. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED MY TUNDRA, BUT ALL OF THIS RUST ON THE FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE IS VERY CONCERNING REGARDING THE LONGEVITY OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT TOYOTAS LAST FOREVER. AT THIS POINT I FEEL THAT MY TRUCK IS DANGEROUS TO EVEN DRIVE BUT IT IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED AND MAINTAINED MANY VEHICLES AND NEVER HAD RUST ISSUES LIKE THIS, NOR HAVE I EVER BEEN FACED WITH SUCH A COSTLY REPAIR ON A NOT SO OLD VEHICLE. I AM STUCK IN A BAD PLACE AND JUST DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO OR WHAT TO DO. I DESPERATELY NEED MY TRUCK. WITHOUT IT I LOSE MY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION AS WELL AS MY ABILITY TO EARN A LIVING. I JUST SIMPLY CANNOT AFFORD... MEANING I JUST DO NOT HAVE THIS KIND OF MONEY TO BRING MY TRUCK BACK TO HEALTH. ALL OF THIS STRESS AND FRUSTRATION IS A RESULT OF THIS EXCESSIVE RUST. INCLUDED IN THE ESTIMATE IS REMOVE AND REPLACE CAMBER BOLTS $1,957 --- STEERING RACK BOOTS 400.00 ALIGNMENT 90.00---- DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY $2,003---- REAR U-JOINT $433.00---- DIFFERENTIAL FLUID $330.00 IT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE FRAME/BODY IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CAMBER BOLTS OR ANOTHER BRAND NEW SET OF TIRES. *TR
Feb 24, 2010
SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL DANGER. *TR
Mar 15, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE BRAKES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE-CAB DO NOT WORK PROPERLY (AND NEVER HAVE). WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE (NOT THE TYPICAL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE NOISE) AND DO NOT STOP EFFECTIVELY. I'VE ALMOST RAN INTO CARS IN FRONT OF ME. I TOOK IT TO STEVINSON TOYOTA, BUT THEY SAID THE BRAKES WERE FINE. THEY WEREN'T. I TOOK IT PEP BOYS AND THEY REPLACED THE PADS & TURNED THE ROTORS. IT IS BETTER, BUT STILL BAD. I THINK I'LL GET RID OF THE TRUCK. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT WITH THIS BRAKE SITUATION ON THE TRUCK MODEL. *TR
Dec 19, 2007
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,TIRES
1 complaint
GAS TANK DEFECT, SOMETIMES IT INDICATES EMPTY TANK BUT IT IS NOT EMPTY, SOMETIMES IT INDICATE FULL TANK BUT IT IS NOT FULL. THIS TANK IS UNPREDICTABLE POSSIBLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. ALSO THE TIRES WEARS FASTER ON THE OUTER SURFACE UNEVEN. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE VEERS OFF TO LEFT AND SOMETIMES TO THE RIGHT MAY BE RELATED TO BALL JOINTS DEFECT OR SLOPPY TOYOTA TECHNICIAN WORK OR BOTH. *TR UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
Aug 21, 2007
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A NOISE WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND SUSPECTED FAILURE WITH THE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE TIRES, BATTERY, AND POWER STEERING FLUID FLUSH. HE STATED THAT HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THESE EXPENSES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RCALL AND WOULD MAIL HIM THE NOTICE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.*AK LEFT MESSAGE 10/16/2007 . *LJ
May 02, 2007
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
REAR BEARING FAILURE IN 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA, RELATED PARTS ABS GEAR BROKE. NOT ABLE TO CONTROL TRUCK AT A REGULAR STOP FEELS LIKE TRUCK WANTS TO KEEP GOING. ALSO FEELS LIKE THE REAR VIOLENTLY SHIFTS. NUMBER OF VEHICLES WITH SAME PROBLEM ARE UNKNOWN. BUT IS A ORDINARY THING ACCORDING TO LOCAL DEALERS!!!!!!!!! *JB
Jan 29, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED, THEN FINALLY WOULD NOT START WHEN SHUT OFF, DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN IN LESS THAN 1000 MILES, DIFFERENT DEALER REPLACED PUMP AGAIN, SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN WITHIN 1000 MILES, ANOTHER DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS TO PUMP, IN LESS THAN 20 MILES SAME THING AGAIN, THIS TIME THE SAME DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT, TRUCK MADE IT BACK TO OFFICE, UNKNOWN IF THIS FIX WILL WORK
Aug 24, 2005
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TAILGATE OPENS UNEXPECTEDLY, FAILS TO LATCH PROPERLY WITHOUT SLAMMING IT. WE HAVE APPROX. 150 OF THESE TRUCKS, SEVERAL HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM
Aug 24, 2005
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2004 TOYOTA Tundra have?
The 2004 TOYOTA Tundra currently has 461 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2004 TOYOTA Tundra?
The most common problems reported for the 2004 TOYOTA Tundra are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2004 TOYOTA Tundra problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2004 TOYOTA Tundra comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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