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5TBDT48164S••••••2004 Toyota TUNDRA
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2004 Toyota TUNDRA build (6 vs 4).
6on this build
422on the model
114builds in total
Most reportedStructure 4Steering 1Power Train 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherApr 2022
My Tundra has a rotting frame due to rust corrosion. It was sprayed in 2014 but has since rusted to the point where it's safety is questionable. Frame needs to be replaced by Toyota
StructureNov 2018
I recently took my truck into tarbox toyota in rhode island for a state required inspection. I purchased my tundra from this dealership in 2004. The truck failed the inspection. A major defect was rust related holes in the frame. When the tarbox dealership installed a rust…
Power TrainApr 2015
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…
SteeringJan 2007
Jan 6 2007 while driving on paved city street, I heard a load bang and the drivers front end dropped to ground, steering failed and tire slid under truck and explode after grinding along asphalt on tourqouise st pacific beach san diego ca 92109,4;30pm dry conditions. No…
StructureMay 2015
After I purchased my tumdra used I noticed the frame on this truck has a severe rust issue which I believe could be a safety issue. Large chunks of rust are coming off of the frame I spite of having been 'treated' by toyota in 2015 during a recall campaign . I poked the frame…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TBDT48164S434397 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.