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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TBDT48164S434397 · Checked Aug 19, 2026
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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).

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422on the model
114builds in total
Most reported Structure 4 Steering 1 Power Train 1 Service Brakes 1

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Unknown Or Other Apr 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
Structure Nov 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 Train Apr 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…
Steering Jan 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…
Structure May 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 , founder of ForCar.