2004 Toyota Tundra Body Problems
- 102
- 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.
Among these 102 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 17 records
- frame rust · 15 records
- frame rusted · 12 records
- spare tire · 10 records
- excessive rust · 10 records
- repaired notified · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 33 |
| 150–400k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
I have excessive rust on my frame. I has holes in frame and almost rusted in two. Toyota will not do anything about issue. Not sure what to do about it. The truck runs great and the body is in great shape. Frame is in bad condition.
ODI 11081324
Body
Shift controller assembly bracket (toyota p/n 33501-0c011) has a design defect in that the part is cast without threaded bolt holes, relying on the installation of the screws to cut threads, by the act of installing the part at the factory, the radial outward force that the screw exerts creates a circumferential tensile stress around the hole, and microfractures in the cast aluminum. Over time, the microfractures…
1 injury
ODI 10986190
Body
My tundra was under the frame rust recall in 2014. Toyota's claim was that the salt from the roads caused the severe corrosion. As we all know this was actually from the use of sub standard steel in the manufacturing process. My frame was actually de laminating, not just simple surface rust. When i had taken it in for inspection all that was done was wire brush the frame and spray with an undercoating. Now just a…
ODI 10985845
Body
My 2004 tundra frame is rotting out, and toyota wants nothing to do with it. Or to help me..
ODI 10979216
Body
I just got off the phone with a case manager name marquita from toyota. I had called three days earlier and was told a case manager would call. I received no phone call, and had to call them myself. My tundra is one of the vehicles affected by the lack frame protection resulting in a severely rusty frame. I had the frame inspected by a local toyota dealer and was told that the undercoating that was meant to solve…
ODI 10965744
Body
In febraury 2014 i received a recall for the frame rusting on my truck, i brought the truck to toyota of keene for inspection and they undercoated the frame. They did a lousy job of undercoating and i complained to toyota, because they did what they were instructed to do they would not review or reinspect the vehicle. My tundra had 58,970 miles on it when it was undercoated for the rust issue, it now has 66,406…
ODI 10936677
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for scheduled maintenance. The vehicle could not be repaired because the frame was severely rusted. The contact stated that the vehicle was evaluated by the dealer two and a half years ago where it was diagnosed that the frame was fine. The vehicle was diagnosed a second time and the dealer determined…
ODI 10938744
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
This is an ongoing and escalating problem with the rusting of the chassis. I noticed a leak originating from the rear differential. Took it to the dealer on 10-20-16 where i was told the fuel tank straps had completely rusted off and nothing was holding the tank. The differential leak was also a result of excessive rust and that the entire rear end would need replaced for $2k. The dealer gave me a rental due to the…
ODI 10917559
Body
Observing excessive frame rust and frame decay. Concerned about structural safety based on the significant frame degredation. *tr
ODI 10918656
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
Frame rust, the entire frame is rusted and the spray of the under carriage is falling off and now rusting even more
ODI 11022494
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
Body
Found 4 inch rust hole through frame on 2004 tundra with 80,000 miles that was treated with the coating in 2014. Toyota corporate said there is nothing they will do to fix it as the recall or whatever expired in 2015. How convenient. Frame rot is a safety issue! This is a family vehicle! If not repaired, the frame will fail.
ODI 10884688
Body · Power Train
Rusted rear differential. Rusted frame at front right sway bar. Can't pass inspection. Seems to be a common problem just like the 2003 model. I still have payments on this vehicle i can't drive.
ODI 10883708
Body
Frame recall- my 2004 tundra was recalled for the frame rusting out. Toyota deemed that a new frame was not needed and did the crc treatment which is absolute junk and only causes the frame to rust even worse. Rear differential is completely rusted and leaking fluid. Problem also with catalytic converters.
ODI 10881751
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per a nhtsa campaign related to the frame rusting; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,265. The vin and nhtsa campaign number were not available.
ODI 10881740
Body
My side running board broke away from the frame due to the screws rusting out. So i crawled underneath to fasten them back in place. While underneath the truck i noticed a very disturbing and scary sight (see images attached). My frame is almost missing in one section underneath. So i got online to look and see if this is normal, and what i find is that this is not normal and i'm not the only one with this issue.…
ODI 10874685
Body
My 2004 tundra was parked in my driveway and i noticed on left side back and front when it rained big rust spots appeared on my cement.
ODI 10871125
Body
I took my 2004 toyota tundra to a toyota dealer in vermont due to the frame recall letter from toyota where the frame would be checked and either replaced or undercoated. The toyota dealer determined it only needed to be undercoated. The truck was undercoated on june 25th 2015. I just had my truck looked at by an independent garage due to a front end issue and they asked me to come look at the truck on the lift and…
ODI 10851042
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While performing an oil change on the vehicle, the technician diagnosed that there were blisters and corrosion on the frame. The failure occurred after the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced for corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,203.
ODI 10816945
Body
Excessive rust corrosion on frame rendering failure of state inspection
ODI 11097732
Body
Toyota dealer inspected frame stating: "vehicle needs frame replacement - declined for replacement from toyota- replacement has expired july 15, 2015" "vehicle is not safe to drive". Truck has 74,260 miles on it. I live in north carolina. Bought truck in march 2014 and was never informed of recall.
ODI 10789355
Body
Frame rotted even after getting coated by dealership. I reported to toyota that the frame was falling apart. They told me that is normal wear & tear. The following week my spare tire completely rotted off causing me to lose control as i came off highway. Thank god i only ended up running off the road. I have a 2003 highlander with 180000 miles still in great shape. This is not normal wear & tear, it is dangerous &…
ODI 10790395
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 20 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame of the vehicle and the spare tire housing were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 02/26/16*lj…
ODI 10794561