2004 Toyota Tundra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 466 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Toyota Tundra, 1% of the 466 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,950 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.
“Brought vehicle in for new muffler and tailpipe. Mechanic showed me a leaky rear seal because the metal cover was rusting through. Also showed me main frame and suspension points which are , in his words, like rust holding hands .”
NHTSA complaint #10521855, filed 2013-06, 95,000 miles“I had the check engine lite checked at the Toyota dealer. The Tundra required a complete exhaust system including catalytic converters at a cost of $4000.00. The dealer found that the frame was rusted through and notified Toyota. Toyota will pay to replace the frame. However the 2004 model year is not part of a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10480826, filed 2012-10, 45,000 miles“Rust all over the undertruck, even the catalytic converter is rusted. I was part of that recall and the dealer is going to spray the frame to stop the corrosion. Can the corrosion process ends with the spraying?”
NHTSA complaint #10615415, filed 2014-07, 35,000 miles“Rust on everything under the truck as well as the rear bumper. Parts that have had to be replaced because of rust and/or rust perforation or need to be replaced: 1) entire frame ' perforation greater than 10mm found on passenger siderail 2) rear differential (leaking from rust perforation) 3) brake lines 4) power steering line (leaking from rust) 5) skid plate (support brackets rusted - fell off while driving) 6) brake calipers (multiple times) 7) coil springs 8) axles (front and back) 9) control arms 10) cv- joint 11) boots 12) hitch receiver 13) exhaust 14) muffler 15) camber bolt 16)…”
NHTSA complaint #10663590, filed 2014-12Related recalls
- 05V123000Mar 30, 2005Certain pickup trucks equipped with both vehicle stability control (vsc) and the trd dual exhaust systems. The trd dual exhaust system met all clearance…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2004–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
- 10034284Feb 4, 2010Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific…
- 10018272Nov 8, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp on diagnostic trouble code p2742.
- 10015816Apr 13, 2005Special service campaign (ssc) 50e to replace the trd dual exhaust system on vehicles equipped with both vehicle stability control (vsc) and a trd dual exhaust system.
- 10015532Feb 9, 2005Abnormal squeal noise from the engine accessory drive belt area, usually during cold start-up. An improved 2uz-fe accessory drive belt has been developed to correct this condition.
- 10011862Dec 22, 2004Extended engine crank condition after the engine is turned off.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 25 | 7% |
| 2023 | 48 | 12% |
| 2022 | 39 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 19 | 6% |
| 2007 | 31 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 44 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Tundra
200 complaintsSuspension
152 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Tundra
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.
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