2004 Toyota Tacoma Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 203about this part
- Share
- 49%of 415 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 203 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma, 49% of the 415 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2004 Toyota Tacoma frame issue frame was inspected and passed they said they would contact me when it was time to seal it but never did when I went back they said I was too late and only fixed tire carrier recall. Now frame is rusting out had to be repaired and Toyota said it's my problem and they won't give me the extended 15 year warranty I contacted them last year and again this year”
NHTSA complaint #11282592, filed 2019-11, 180,000 miles“About two weeks ago ive taken my truck to price Toyota in new castle de for a frame inspection. They told me that they were going to call the Toyota manufacture about the frame recall issue but they never got back to me and just recently ive heard a knocking sound on the rear driver side and found a crack in the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #11110875, filed 2018-07, 122,390 miles“Frame rusting out even after having undercoat sprayed in previous recall, after looking online I have found numerous people with the same year and model having their frame replaced by Toyota under a recall, but I have been told repeatedly that there is not recall and Toyota will do nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11173414, filed 2019-01, 240,000 miles“Frame needs to be replaced. Requested Toyota replace frame within a ten years of mfg. Toyota said I was to late on the frame replacement recall . Truck body is like new. Truck only has 64000 miles on it. I misplaced frame replacement recall notice. Can you request / require Toyota replace my frame ?”
NHTSA complaint #11093521, filed 2018-05, 64,000 miles“The body frame of my Toyota is rusted and I was told by the dealership that Toyota contacted the owners of the vehicles (effected years) to have the frames replaced. I have not be contacted by Toyota about the rust and corrosion on my truck and the rust is very bad. I was told that if the frame cracks while driving, it's a major safety issue. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #10734653, filed 2015-07, 65,805 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007444Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11007443Jul 12, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11006151Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11006150Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 44 | 39% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 16 | 8% |
| 2017 | 27 | 11% |
| 2016 | 22 | 7% |
| 2015 | 15 | 15% |
| 2014 | 20 | 22% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 11% |
| 2010 | 30 | 10% |
| 2009 | 54 | 10% |
| 2008 | 79 | 18% |
| 2007 | 109 | 20% |
| 2006 | 242 | 31% |
| 2005 | 260 | 37% |
| 2004 | 203 | 49% |
| 2003 | 181 | 50% |
| 2002 | 180 | 54% |
| 2001 | 228 | 58% |
| 2000 | 78 | 37% |
| 1999 | 102 | 41% |
| 1998 | 98 | 33% |
| 1997 | 46 | 35% |
| 1996 | 64 | 25% |
| 1995 | 29 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma
85 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTires
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology