2004 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 415 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Structure (203), Suspension (85), Unknown Or Other (32).
Key takeaways
- 415 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 27 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 203 | 49% |
| Suspension | 85 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 7% |
| Steering | 29 | 7% |
| Power Train | 22 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 4% |
| Tires | 12 | 3% |
| Wheels | 11 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2004 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2004 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-10-25
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE.
Structure - filed 2026-03-25
Immediately after the manufacturer recall requiring full frame replacement (completed November 2017 by the same dealership referenced below), the vehicle developed abnormal handling not present before the repair, including improper tracking and rear end instability. No warning lights/diagnostic messages were present. T...
Suspension - filed 2026-02-14
I was turning into a gas station and all the sudden the vehicle came to a complete stop i was unable to move the vehicle and sat there until the tow truck was able to show up. Looked under the vehicle and on the passenger side front suspension the lower ball joint was no longer where it belongs.
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More for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.