2004 Toyota Tundra Service Brakes Problems
- 12
- 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
- pass inspection · 4 records
- rear differential · 4 records
- brake lines · 4 records
- emergency brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
When we drive the truck, when you press the brakes they often go all the way to the floor. Driving while on city streets as well as on the freeways. You have to pump them in order just to stop before hitting anyone. After driving 30 miles, we have to refill the master cylinder with brake fluid. We have taken it to the mechanic three times for them to find no leak. A friend looked at it and found that the master…
ODI 11278505
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
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 the recall which they claim is necessary to make the vehicle pass inspection and roadworthy yet many of these parts were unaffected prior…
ODI 10780856
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled abnormally to the floorboard. The contact discovered that the brake lines were fractured. The dealer stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
ODI 10643826
Engine · Service Brakes · Underbody Shields
The 2004 and earlier toyota tundra has had major corrosion issues and frame recalls. My tundra was just inspected by the local toyota dealer and major corrosion was noted on the vehicle frame. Toyota applied a fiberglass based rustproofing to the frame. However, they would not acknowledge any other corrosion or rot on the vehicle. My vehicles motor mounts are so corroded that i am afraid that the engine will fall…
ODI 10546877
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
6/13/13 vehicle did not pass inspection major frame perforation toyota performed limited frame replacement at their cost after much discussion . Not all severely rusted parts were replaced only the major assembly mounting piece items that were disassembled and couldn't be reused were replaced. No sub pieces of the major assembly were replaced. If the were rusted they were reinstalled. 8/4/14 vehicle did not pass…
ODI 10705842
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
2004 toyota tundra worse than 2003 for metal fatigue. Front of rear differential is flaking apart. Tension adjuster for emergency brake is disintegrating. Adjustment bolts are seized. Spare tire attachment is flaking apart. Please help. *tr
ODI 10514382
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension · Underbody Shields
*the rear differential and brake housing left and right are rotting from the outside. Large parts of the differential housing are already missing! *the front transfer case and transmission are perfect! *the entire rear trans-axle is rotting from the outside. *the emergency brake adjustment turnbuckle is rotting. *structural mounts for the emergency brake are rotted. *the steel in the frame and most factory welds are…
ODI 10513568
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle vsc trac and vsc off light flash at random at any time any speed. Appears to effect thousands of toyota's. Worried it will cause and uncontrolled throttle/brake application. *tr
ODI 10500058
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
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
Excessive rust pretty much everywhere. Just had to replace the rear differential and associated parts because rust caused differential leak. Cost was over 3,500. Replaced rusted brake lines and calipers. Tailgate wire rusted and broke. Opening mechanism to tailgate is rusted and is extremely difficult (if not impossible) to open/close. Rear bumper is rusted through, and not safe to step on. Hitch receiver is…
ODI 10662271
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
Service Brakes
The abs braking system is activated when approaching a stop sign with poor road conditions. If the road conditions are bumpy and or may have some small wash outs spots. The braking distance is increased. Also in slick condition after a snow, the abs activates and wheels lock up. *tr
ODI 10650580
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Toyota Tundra.
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