2004 Toyota Tundra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 466 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,140miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Toyota Tundra, 2% of the 466 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,140 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Rear strap supporting the gas tank corroded on one side and bent due to the weight of the tank. This resulted in the strap rubbing against the universal joint of the drive train and making a clicking sound while in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11011480, filed 2017-07, 140,000 miles“Engine would shut off intermittently at any speed, then finally would not start when shut off, dealer replaced fuel pump, same problem happened again in less than 1000 miles, different dealer replaced pump again, same thing happened again within 1000 miles, another dealer replaced wiring harness to pump, in less than 20 miles same thing again, this time the same dealer replaced wiring harness to engine compartment, truck made it back to office, unknown if this fix will work”
NHTSA complaint #10134129, filed 2005-08, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from inside the cabin. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000. Mailed out 01/13/15 ## VIN passed ## Toyota Tundra 2004 ##”
NHTSA complaint #10668377, filed 2014-12, 117,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. While at a traffic light the vehicle suddenly caught fire near the fuel pump. The contact was able to safely get out of the vehicle immediately and call the fire department who extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact notified the manufacturer regarding the fire and filed a claim. The manufacturer also had the vehicle inspected by an investigator which confirmed that the fire started within the fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10378823, filed 2011-01, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that fuel emitted outside of the vehicle; however, there was no fuel visible on the ground. In addition, the front fuel tank strap completely rusted and the fuel tank exhibited a hole. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired, but the repairs were unknown. The contact also mentioned that the gear shifter cable fractured due to rust and corrosion. The failure caused the unoccupied vehicle to roll and crash into an embankment. It was unknown if a police report was filed or not and there were no injuries sustained. …”
NHTSA complaint #10746020, filed 2015-08, 114,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037887Jan 5, 2011Toyota: 2003-2004 tundra. A fuel filler problem is causing the malfunction indicator light to turn on.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 17% |
| 2025 | 26 | 18% |
| 2024 | 48 | 14% |
| 2023 | 75 | 18% |
| 2022 | 104 | 24% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 7 | 15% |
| 2019 | 23 | 31% |
| 2018 | 18 | 18% |
| 2017 | 16 | 21% |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 | 7 | 14% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 13 | 15% |
| 2012 | 27 | 17% |
| 2011 | 15 | 11% |
| 2010 | 11 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 20 | 6% |
| 2007 | 32 | 8% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 23 | 6% |
| 2002 | 22 | 5% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 22 | 2% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Tundra
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.
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