Major Problems with 2004 Toyota Tacoma Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Toyota Tacoma

2004 Toyota Tacoma AIR BAGS Victims: 3

2004 Toyota Tacoma FRAME AND MEMBERS Victims: 2 Mileage: 119000 miles

2004 Toyota Tacoma BODY Victims: 2 Mileage: 143000 miles

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Problems with BODY, SUSPENSION and UNDERBODY SHIELDS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Tacoma owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the bottom of the frame became perforated due...	106 ~ 114413 miles
SUSPENSION my 2004 toyota tacoma double cab prerunner v6 sr5 has 18 000miles and has had the following problem for a...	52 ~ 101568 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving 45 mph passenger's side under body caught on fire. no injuries reported. as a result the vehicle was	37 ~ 84147 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL after running the vehicle and shutting it off for about 2 hours the vehicle did not want to start there...	25 ~ 71617 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2004 toyota tacoma. consumer writes to share that he was in a serious accident and praises toyota for how this...	24 ~ 90295 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE state farm mutual automobile claim #06-5795-637 regarding a rear end collision to a truck in which the frame was bent.*mr...	21 ~ 70861 miles
STEERING dt*: the contact stated the rack and pinion steering has been replaced twice due to cracks. the vehicle has been...	18 ~ 65387 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i brought my truck to a toyota dealer to locate an emissions system leak. two other mechanics had spent hours...	13 ~ 99102 miles
POWER TRAIN my 2004 toyota tacoma double cab prerunner v6 sr5 has 18 000miles and has had the following problem for a...	13 ~ 69708 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when exiting the vehicle passengers are shocked when they touch the door to close it. the shock is more than...	13 ~ 70800 miles
STRUCTURE my 2004 toyota tacoma double cab prerunner v6 sr5 has 18 000miles and has had the following problem for a...	12 ~ 52350 miles
ENGINE after the truck has reached operating temperature or after restarting the vehicle after it has been parked and the engine...	11 ~ 111414 miles
AIR BAGS 2004 toyota tacoma slid on ice and hit a tree resulting in the vehicle flipping and injuring the three passengers	9 ~ 59963 miles
WHEELS on january 19 2011 at approximately 7:15 am i was driving approximately 15 mph on a dirt road came around...	8 ~ 111745 miles
SERVICE BRAKES lever assembly and brake drum for real wheel emergency brakes rusted to the point that the emergency brake is inoperable...	7 ~ 62371 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 2004 toyota tacoma will not pass inspection due to worn steering rack bushings. according to my mechanic (and confirmed as...	5 ~ 88912 miles
TIRES purchased new 2004 toyota tacoma on 1/24/05. at 1 577.8 miles right rear brake drum and wheel covered with gear...	5 ~ 56560 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION feb 6 2010 as i was driving south on figueroa in highland park the lower ball joint on right front...	4 ~ 189140 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the driver side seat belt was defective because he...	4 ~ 69500 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while releasing the accelerator pedal a loud grinding noise was produce from the rear. dealer stated that was normal because	4 ~ 11125 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma sr5. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle....	3 ~ 129000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. while driving 45 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal. the steering wheel...	3 ~ 54447 miles
COLUMN > STEERING 1) normal driving on road and off of highway on dirt roads 2) loose steering shaft rattles on rough roads...	3 ~ 35333 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving 45 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision. upon impact dual air bags did not deploy.	3 ~ 1600 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at any speed in inclement weather the brakes failed. the driver applied the brake pedal and the brakes	3 ~ 21933 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES i was informed in december of 2012 of a recall on my 2004 tacoma where the spare tire holder could...	2 ~ 52020 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2004 toyota tacoma. consumer writes in regards to brake line rupture. *tgw the consumer stated the dealer would not replace...	2 ~ 40000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2004 toyota tacoma 4x4 with 3.4l engine and manual trans. having throttle body issues. the accelerator position sensor is failing...	2 ~ 20000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after running the vehicle and shutting it off for about 2 hours the vehicle did not want to start there...	2 ~ 1000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION one of rear shocks had to be replaced in less than 5 000 miles on a new 2004 tacoma. *ak...	2 ~ 37000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION drove vehicle down a paved road in the snow. transmission linkage froze up in drive when vehicle was parked. had	2 ~ 10950 miles
PARKING BRAKE it's the 5th tacoma i've owned. the parking brake lever in each of the other trucks always came out 4...	2 ~ 19000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES vehicle was equipped with 4 goodyear wrangler tires size p205/75r15 dot # m6ulf00r1203. the outer sidewall on the right rear	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING hard start with 2004 toyota tacoma. this problem began the day i drove it off the lot. sometimes the vehicle...	2 ~ 4 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion pertaining to...	1 ~ 151000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 60 mph the front driver side ball joint fractured....	1 ~ 158000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact was a friend to the driver of a 2004 toyota tacoma equipped with toyo open country tires...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the seal belt retractors on the driver and...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the transmission rear differential was corroded and leaking...	1 ~ 190000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the driver side door's electronic lock system failed....	1 ~ 100000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the driver side door's electronic lock system failed....	1 ~ 100000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT there was nothing that led up to this event. i was just driving down the highway and the bracket that...	1 ~ 119000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. while driving 5 mph and making a right turn the contact heard a...	1 ~ 24000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i have a 2004 toyota tacoma truck ( not included on the recent toyota recall) this truck has been recalled...	1 ~ 106000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2004 toyota tacoma has an intermittent problem with a loss of power i.e. when i step on the accelerator...	1 ~ 67000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING emergency flashers come on by themselves. unable to disengage switch and turn signals will not work. *tr...	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION purchased 2004 tacoma for $18 000 from right toyota in scottsdale az in june 2006 received bill for $25 000+!!...	1 ~ 69000 miles
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR purchased 2004 tacoma for $18 000 from right toyota in scottsdale az in june 2006 received bill for $25 000+!!...	1 ~ 69000 miles
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE parking brake light stays on. vehicle is sluggish. brakes are squealing. *tr...	1 ~ 38000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle experienced a burning smell coming from behind the dashboard. the stereo clock and auto alarm ceased working....	1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN tl* - the contact has a 2004 toyota tacoma truck. the contact lived in a rural area and she needed...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC during a 23000 mile servicing camelback toyota informed me i would need to have the brakes serviced because 95% of...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS during a 23000 mile servicing camelback toyota informed me i would need to have the brakes serviced because 95% of...	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering pump seal failed at 57000 miles. failure noticed by (low fluid) pump noise on 09/19/06. pump replaced by...	1 ~ 57000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING 2004 toyota tacoma will not pass inspection due to worn steering rack bushings. according to my mechanic (and confirmed as...	1 ~ 38000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that he received a manufacturer's recall for the frame....	1 ~ 40000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that he received a manufacturer's recall for the frame....	1 ~ 40000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN #1. 2004 tacoma dbl cab trd: i'm on my 3rd set of rotors and drums at just 40 000 miles....	1 ~ 10000 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS #1. 2004 tacoma dbl cab trd: i'm on my 3rd set of rotors and drums at just 40 000 miles....	1 ~ 10000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE small rock was hit on a dirt road. it punctured the gas take. had vehicle towed to dealer. gas tank	1 ~ 18600 miles
EQUIPMENT i was driving on the road in my 2004 toyota tacoma when i saw my tire go rolling ahead of...	1 ~ 20000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise control malfunction when driving in hilly terrain. cruise control will cause the vehicle to over speed by several miles	1 ~ 15700 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt:the contact stated the fuel line caught on fire o. while stopping at a red-light he noticed there were flames...	1 ~ 17576 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt:the contact stated the fuel line caught on fire o. while stopping at a red-light he noticed there were flames...	1 ~ 17576 miles
DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my 2004 toyota tacoma double cab prerunner v6 sr5 has 18 000miles and has had the following problem for a...	1 ~ 1000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: the contact owned a 2004 toyota tacoma. with a rear facing infant seat located on the passenger side of...	1
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN when coming to a stop after releasing the brake to move foward there is a jolt (sometimes so severe you...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased my tacoma in 2004 with 6000 miles on it. every since i bought it it has been...	1 ~ 6000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC purchased new 2004 toyota tacoma on 1/24/05. at 1 577.8 miles right rear brake drum and wheel covered with gear...	1 ~ 1798 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY purchased new 2004 toyota tacoma on 1/24/05. at 1 577.8 miles right rear brake drum and wheel covered with gear...	1 ~ 1798 miles
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR dt: the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. had truck lifted on 6-7-04 for $3700 and on 6-24-04 got the...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer experienced hesitation when applying the brakes. consumer was driving in a parking lot and when coming to a stop...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE after running the vehicle and shutting it off for about 2 hours the vehicle did not want to start there...	1 ~ 2000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 to 60 mph the...	1 ~ 10 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving and after striking a bump in the road vehicle became hard to contain causing it to go into	1 ~ 15166 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the mechanic informed the consumer that the seat belts were operating as designed. *jb when attempting to latch the right...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS consumer went to the dealer to have tires rotated and dealer had problems getting left front tire rotated. dealer stated	1
HANGER/BRACKET > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS while traveling on the bruckner by-pass i executed a 90 degree turn to a side road. when i turned the...	1 ~ 15000 miles
SEATS the seats of the 2004 toyota tacoma have hard projecting lumber supports which are not adjustible. these permanent lumber supports...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY this is a safety concern on my 2004 toyota tacoma double cab v6 4x4 truck. the exterior mirrors on both...	1

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