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.
Suspension · Underbody Shields
At the service center i was advised that my truck had extensive frame rust. I contact local toyota dealership (wappingers dch) and service manager said it is know problem with this generation tundra. Toyota currently buying back 2000-2003, but my 2004 was not yet included. He advised that i wait to hear back. Contact toyota and was told maybe, but i needed to wait. I was also told that there was an inspection recall…
ODI 10499695
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
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.…
ODI 10481102
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Main frame support front of vehicle ; wholes have rusted through. Supports engine! *tr
ODI 10515944
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Structure · Suspension
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…
ODI 10474316
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10472134
Suspension
My sister in law was driving southbound on u.s. Inter state 101. Front left suspension collapse, upper and lower ball joint completely detached from the vehicle, tire blew out on impact, the only thing that is holding the tire was the brake line. I called toyota on 8-16-12. The call center was out sources and the employee didn't speak english well. I have to explained several times about the incident. He gave me a…
ODI 10471181
Suspension
FRAME ROT.
ODI 10458707
Steering · Suspension
The front stabilizer bars broke at the top were the nuts thread on. *tr
ODI 10475359
Parking Brake · Service Brakes · Suspension · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10468767
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Excessive rust accumulation on frame of truck. Recall campaign # 09v444000 states toyota will initiate a field action on 2004 through 2006 models. Call to toyota customer relations (case # [xxx]), proved to be useless. No action being taken by toyota. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10449165
Body · Suspension
My 2004 toyota tundra limited, purchased in 2004 directly from toyota dealership for 39000 dollars has an extremely rusty frame. The steel peels away in layers at the welds. The proliferation can be described as "layers of a biscuit flaking a part." the dealership pounded on the frame with a tool and said that it did not fail the "toyota frame tool" test and since the vehicle is a 2004 they would not do anything…
ODI 10445706
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the front driver side tire detached from the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and pulled to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 05v225000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint).…
ODI 10445255
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While attempting to park, the contact noticed that the front driver side tire had detached from the vehicle. She inspected the vehicle and noticed something leaking. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who replaced the axle and lower ball joints. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 127,000.
ODI 10430220
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the upper rod barring fractured unexpectedly. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.
ODI 10429107
Suspension · Underbody Shields
After a scheduled oil change the mechanic suggested i take my truck to a toyota dealer to check out the undercarriage rust. When to massey toyota, white oak, pa . They said i need to deal with it but it would cost several hundreds of dollars because toyota doesn't have a recall on 2004. I've talked to other tundra owner with the same problems. When is toyota going to acknowledge this manufacturing problem as you did…
ODI 10561931
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the front passenger wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), but they would not repair the damages. The manufacturer…
ODI 10433824
Engine · Suspension
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…
ODI 10670669
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AND DANGEROUS TO OPERATE
ODI 11182433
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
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)…
ODI 10663590
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving 65 mph, the front suspension failed and the passenger side front tire and rim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The cause of the suspension failure has not yet been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 69,000.
ODI 10197257
Suspension
While drinving at speed of [redacted] the whole tire fell off , cutiin brake hose and tire got trap under neath . *ak
ODI 10196126
Suspension
Toyota has issued recall notice ssc 70b for the tundra. I called several times attempting to schedule to have recall repairs performed. The response was that toyota had large back log and the parts were not available. The response was the same from toyota corporate. It will be weeks if not months until the parts will be available. In the mean time i must drive a vehicle with potentially defective parts.*ak
ODI 10191042
Storage · Suspension · Tires
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
ODI 10200347