2004 Toyota Tundra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 466 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,556miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Toyota Tundra, 2% of the 466 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,556 miles.
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.
“My son borrowed my 2004 Tundra to help a friend move. When he arrived, he walked to rear of truck and the spare tire fell to the ground. Upon checking I found that the winch mechanism that holds the spare tire was rotted. This is definitely a safety hazard. I have read horror stories about tires falling off while in traffic and serious injuries incurred. There should be a recall on this.”
NHTSA complaint #10672731, filed 2015-01, 90,000 miles“While driving the spare tire fell off of the truck due to a badly rusted spare tire wench, as I looked under the truck to see if their was any other damage I noticed a lot of rust on the frame. Most notably around the suspension.”
NHTSA complaint #10537112, filed 2013-08, 105,112 miles“Spare tire assembly has excessive corrosion. Spare tire could fall from vehicle while traveling. The Tundra frames are under recall for rust, this assembly is included with the new frames. My truck frame is in good condition and does not need to be replaced. The only area of my truck with rust is the spare tire assembly but Toyota refuses to replace it. How can this be part of the replacement package if my entire frame was rusty, but not if it is the only area with rust ? Sure seems like a safety issue to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10652586, filed 2014-11, 116,000 miles“Tire was losing air and when I tried to replace it with the spare tire, I noticed a large bulge in the sidewall next to the wheel rim. This is the second tire of this manufacture that this has happened within the past year.”
NHTSA complaint #10427780, filed 2011-09, 30,000 miles“I purchased 4 Cooper Adventurer 265/70R16 tires in 3-2022 from Pep Boys in Mobile, AL. I had a ASE Certified mechanic checked these tires and found there was a bulge on the tread of the passenger front & tread separation on the driver's rear tire. The tires have approx. 17K miles since purchase. Pep Boys refused to replace the 2 tires unless I paid a pro-rated fee which I refused due to the 2 defects out of 4 tires & the limited amount of miles on the tires. Also, I have rotated the tires 4 times since purchased. …”
NHTSA complaint #11588296, filed 2024-05Related 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…
- 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 | 4 | 1% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 20 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 19 | 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 complaintsFuel system
8 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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