2004 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
- 73
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- ball joint · 14 records
- lower ball · 11 records
- frame rusted · 8 records
- excessive rust · 6 records
- rusted through · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension
Purchased vehicle from private party. Previous owner informed us of frame recall preformed on vehicle 3/2014 stating toyota sprayed frame with rust inhibitor, he complained that he wasn't satisfied with the results. Frame is now unsafe. Reinspected by toyota 8/2019, frame is unsafe but the recall has ended. Vehicle has 133,000 miles and is useless. Toyota put a bandaid on the issue and called it fixed.
ODI 11256375
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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
ODI 11195634
Power Train · Suspension
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.
ODI 11173552
Suspension
My front ( passenger ) right wheel assembly rusted away from frame.
ODI 11047058
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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
ODI 11024948
Air Bags · Suspension
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…
ODI 11021377
Suspension
Frame of the truck is completely rusted. The upper arm bolts are not able to be connected to the frame as the frame is completely rusted. The rest of the frame is being evaluated at this time. Called toyota and they say that the this truck is not part of the re-call, but they will not do anything until the national highway transportation tells them they have to do extend the recall into other years of the tundras.…
ODI 11014139
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact took the vehicle to creek side auto mechanic shop for inspection where the technician found severe corrosion. Toyota of grand rapids was contacted and referred the contact to toyota usa. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 08/29/17*lj *cn
ODI 11002000
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle dropped to the left twice. During the second drop, the contact noticed that metal to metal was rubbing on the lower ball joint. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed that the lower control arm was resting on the wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball joint separated…
ODI 10955325
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving 65 mph, the steering became difficult to operate. The contact stated that the front driver side suspension fractured, which caused the wheel to buckle under the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lower ball joint loosened, which caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was…
ODI 10954934
Suspension
Driving at low speed on city street. Front left wheel collapsed due to broken ball joint. All wheels had been replaced a couple of days prior by tire dealer. Vehicle had a recall in 2005 for ball joints which was completed at 75k miles on march, 2007. Current mileage is 299,525 miles on that replacement. I do not think many owners keep vehicle for that number of miles. However vehicle is in good condition and…
ODI 10954229
Body · Stabilizer Bar · Suspension
Front suspension stabilizer bar rusted off of frame, resulting in large, structurally compromising hole in the welding location on the frame. When turning into my driveway i heard the stabilizer bar detach from the frame. The driveway is modestly sloped which caused my left wheel suspension to flex as it would in any ordinary driving conditions. Upon inspection of the frame, i noticed that the detachment resulted in…
ODI 10936169
Body · Suspension
Noticed last week the frame of my truck was rotting on my driveway! Upon further inspection i discover large holes completely through my box frame. After cleaning out almost 5lbs of rotted frame i can no longer put my family and friends in this vehicle. That would make me irresponsible and negligent like the manufacturer! I purchased this vehicle in jan 2015 when it only appeared to be a surface rust issue. Recieved…
ODI 10908150
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. It was taken to a dealer for a front end alignment and the mechanic indicated that the sway bar fractured from the frame. In addition, the mechanic stated that there was extensive rust on the sway bar and frame. The dealer indicated that the sway bar and the frame needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10928987
Power Train · Suspension
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…
ODI 10865482
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 10822776
Air Bags · Suspension
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.
ODI 10778431
Body · Power Train · Suspension
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.
ODI 10766497
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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 !!
ODI 10734254
Suspension
Left front ball joint on 2004 toyota tundra 4wd failed and pulled out of socket with no warning (e.g. Loose steering, noise, or vibration) at approx. 2 mph in parking lot. This caused the left axle to pull out and hit the ground damaging the splines. There was an earlier recall for this same problem and the recall service was performed by installing a "new" replacement ball joint in 2009. Luckily we had just exited…
ODI 10706431
Suspension
I went over a speed bump in a parking lot and the front drivers side wheel fell off and was wedged under the fender. The mechanic and tow truck drive said that the lower ball joint failed. *tr
ODI 10663643
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11024676
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
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
ODI 10615415
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10617800
Air Bags · Power Train · Suspension
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…
ODI 10744420