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5TEWN72N74Z••••••2004 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2004 Toyota TACOMA build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
359on the model
100builds in total
Most reportedStructure 6Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainFeb 2018
Vehicle has 113,000 miles on it but is undriveable because frame is rusted through
StructureSep 2017
9/8/2017, while working on my 2004 tacoma I found a 3 inch and a 1 inch rust holes in the frame near the left rear wheel. Near the right wheel I found a 1 inch hole. All it took was a tap with a hammer. How safe is that?
Service BrakesJul 2013
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated he was driving 20 mph and completing a right turn when he applied the brakes, but the brake pedal abnormally went down to the floorboard. The vehicle did not respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…
StructureAug 2017
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 10 mph over a speed bump, the spare tire located on the trunk detached and rolled into the street. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (checkered flag toyota in virginia beach, virginia) where it was diagnosed…
StructureJun 2017
With 115,000 mikes the frame is rusted through in several spots. This is a problem with the model for many years and toyota refuses to fix it. My mechanic has advised me that it is unsafe to drive
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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 5TEWN72N74Z416713 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.