2004 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 466 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Structure (200), Suspension (152), Air Bags (50).
Key takeaways
- 466 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 25 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 200 | 43% |
| Suspension | 152 | 33% |
| Air Bags | 50 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 | 10% |
| Power Train | 46 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 8% |
| Steering | 26 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 15 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 2% |
| Tires | 9 | 2% |
| Visibility | 8 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Toyota Tundra 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2004 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2004 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-08
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH during heavy rains, the vehicle hydroplaned and spun several times before the front end crashed into a guardrail. The driver's side air bag failed to deploy, causing the driver's chest to strike the steering wheel. A bysta...
Steering - filed 2026-05-19
1) The newly installed rack & pinion rack locks up and tried to turn right when on a continuous or left turn followed closely by another left turn. 2) My safety and the other drivers near me were all in danger when the loss of steering control occurs. The problem makes the vehicle want to turn hard to the right and th...
Structure - filed 2026-04-14
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was Emissions tested, and rust was discovered on the driver’s and passenger’s side subframes. The dealer was notified of the issue, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure t...
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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.