2004 Toyota Tacoma Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 415 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma, 3% of the 415 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A week after buying my Tacoma (04) we were driving on the freeway and w/only 496.4 miles on it, the truck started to shake continuosly, it started smoking and the steering wheel seized up on me. I managed to avoid a huge car accident, and pulled to the side of the road. When we got out we saw that my back drivers side tire was completely gone and had a sidewall blowout w/nothing left on the tire. I called Toyota and they would do nothing for me since it was the tire, I had to take it to a tire company. I did get the one tire replaced but it was a tire that didn't match my other 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159157, filed 2006-06, 496 miles“I was informed in december of 2012 of a recall on my 2004 Tacoma where the spare tire holder could rust and fall off. As of 4/24/2013 I still haven't been notified of what Toyota,s plan to fix this problem is. What can I do?”
NHTSA complaint #10509460, filed 2013-04“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12v542000 (tires). The dealer advised that contact that the repair could not be performed due to extensive rusting of the wheels. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. Updated 08/11/14 the consumer stated the frame was rusted. Updated 8/13/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10588885, filed 2014-05, 44,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair when they noticed that the entire frame was completely rusted and caused the fuel tank to become slightly detached from the vehicle. The mechanic strapped the fuel tank back onto the vehicle as a temporary remedy. There was a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer related to the frame, however the recall had expired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543792, filed 2013-09, 104,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was completely rusted without warning. The contact called the manufacturer and was not offered any assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall expired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 12v542000 (tires). The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10971078, filed 2017-04Related recalls
- 12V542000Nov 23, 2012Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originally sold…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2001–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10131759Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10129977Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10058414Jun 9, 2015Toyota: tsb has an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Due to exposure and prolonged usage of road salts and other environmental factors, on certain…
- 10131951Jan 23, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture…
- 10061649Oct 4, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 21 | 6% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 18 | 9% |
| 1999 | 23 | 9% |
| 1998 | 29 | 10% |
| 1997 | 14 | 11% |
| 1996 | 20 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma
203 complaintsSuspension
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 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 31, 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