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
Excessive frame rust causing failure to pass state inspection.
ODI 11080307
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was being serviced, the independent mechanic discovered that the rear subframe separated due to rust and corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,389.
ODI 10783230
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the contact was informed by the technician that the frame was rusted and corroding. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10780170
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. After the vehicle was inspected, the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
ODI 10763907
Body · Unknown Or Other
Hello, the frame on my 2004 toyota tundra has begun to rust. Toyota sent out a recall on my vehicle that i never received. When i took this to toyota they stated that my recall had expired one month prior in august 2015. This is unacceptable. They know they have issues with the frames on the trucks rusting. The toyota tacomas first now the tundras. This is my only vehicle and toyota is refusing to repair the frame.
ODI 10819791
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag cover on the dashboard was sticky and unable to be cleaned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
ODI 10750033
Body · Electrical System
Anytime it rains water leaks in behind the dashboard on the passenger side, leaking water through the electrical wiring and into the floorboard of the truck there are lots of wires and a blower motor in this area where fire could cause any number of unsafe conditions. The cause has been narrowed down to one or both of two things. The first is a crack that originates in the seam behind the dash board of these…
ODI 10747149
Body
After i purchased my tumdra used i noticed the frame on this truck has a severe rust issue which i believe could be a safety issue. Large chunks of rust are coming off of the frame i spite of having been 'treated' by toyota in 2015 during a recall campaign . I poked the frame with a screw driver in one location and was able to poke a hole in frame since it was so weak from rusting. I fear the truck breaks in 1/2 or…
ODI 11207146
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
Body
2004 toyota tundra has significant frame rust. Took to dealer they sprayed it with an under coating which within 1 year all fell off due to rust underneath the coating. The toyota dealer then re sprayed and now its falling off after the vehicle say in a garage without being driven. Also the rear axel housing rust straight through and now doesn't old any fluid. I filed a case with toyota and they said they completed…
ODI 10853790
Body · Seats · Unknown Or Other
Was driving with 2 family members in truck.had back window down which was a good thing,when sunroof exploded it inbedded glass in the topper that was on the truck.glass was all over us ,luckily we were not cut and i dont know how we wasn't i stopped immediately and got away from the truck because i thought we had been shot at with a shotgun.i called toyota to report it and they said they had no other calls like…
ODI 10747179
Body
Frame has rust holes. I call toyota and told me there is nothing they can do about it case closed.
ODI 11030372
Body
In dec. 2014 i had my toyota inspect the frame on my tundra. Under there program if there is no holes they would undercoat it. They said there was no holes. In october 2015 i tried to gat it inspected and it failed for the frame. I was told the truck was in great shape except the frame. It only has 76k miles on it. They sprayed over the holes. Now the books are closed and toyota won't replace the frame.
ODI 10783449
Body
11/2014 i brought my vehicle to toyota dealership for the frame recall. It was inspected and returned to me with a summary that all was well and the frame was in very good condition. 6 months later i had it back into the dealership for some repairs to brakes and inspection sticker. Nothing was mentioned about the frame condition at that time. 1 week later, i was traveling with my family in the vehicle when the front…
ODI 10854058
Body
Vehicle frame has excessive surface rust, also on rear axle casing. Flaking delamination of frame/cross member where cross member joins rear frame. Frame not protected correctly when vehicle was manufactured. *tr
ODI 10650124
Body · Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame had premature rust and holes. The contact stated that the vehicle had been serviced per an unknown recall for rust coating of the frame at an unknown toyota dealer. The vehicle was taken to toyota of greenfield ([redacted], greenfield, ma 01301, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced due to the severe rust.…
ODI 11092215
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
Body
Had recall for rust, dealer inspected, said ok and undercoating was done, no now rust holes in frame.
ODI 11150199
Body
Rear differential cover is rotted out and leaking oil. It is very rust. *tr
ODI 10588474
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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. I want a new frame installed by toyata and any other rusty part- all should be replaced free of charge
ODI 10854943
Body
Car a rusty mess. Parts falling off. Toyota said too bad, we are not replacing frames anymore. Won't pass inspection next time. Less than 35,000 miles on car.
ODI 10980385
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, he was informed that the frame was severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10557325
Body · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
The t bracket that holds spare tire up under bed of truck broke due to excessive rust dropping spare tire out on road at 30 mph...very unsafe to say the least. Also, front torsion bar frame mount passenger side has broken off frame due to excessive rust. 2 inch by 5 inch hole in the frame bottom at this location. *tr
ODI 10556739
Body
Took my truck in for an oil change at the local toyota dealer. After the routine inspection they told me the truck was unsafe to drive due to holes greater than 10mm found in the frame caused by severe rust. Toyota has said the 04 model is not part of the recall, and i appear to be in limbo. This issue is still unresolved.the truck will need new frame and components for it to be road worthy again. *tr
ODI 10554648