2004 Toyota Tundra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 466 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Toyota Tundra, 2% of the 466 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 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.
“Unknown what has caused this, it seems as if the windows on my 2004 Toyota Tundra double cab will fall out or just break if a door is closed and the respective window is not all the way up. Should you forget you will be reminded by the horrible sound and the excessive movement the window makes when you close the door or forget to roll up the window when you drive this vehicle. The only fix I have found is to not leave your windows down and to always have them all the way up. This problem is not only annoying but is clearly a distraction while operating truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10244378, filed 2008-10, 30,000 miles“The 2004 double cab Tundra defroster only works on outside air, when in traffic the carbon monoxide comes into the vehicle making it dangerous and unpleasant. There needs to be a solution to clear the windshield with recirculated air. I do not enjoy driving the vehicle when the windshield fogs up and I have to use outside air to defrost.”
NHTSA complaint #10054760, filed 2004-01“A week ago, rear window of 2004 Toyota Tundra had popped out of the vehicle while driving on an off ramp. I've contacted the Toyota company, but all they offered is to replace the window, and I am liable to pay for the labor and rental car. I've repeatly told the company rep. It's manufacturer's defect, but they would not accept it. No injuries occured (4 people in the vehicle at the time of the incident), but pretty shaken up.”
NHTSA complaint #10078828, filed 2004-06“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, an abnormal ripping sound was coming from the sunroof. The contact pulled back the sunroof cover and discovered that the sunroof had detached from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to assess the damage and then drove to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 222,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11486866, filed 2022-09, 222,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. When the rear windows are rolled down, the contact hears a deafening noise. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer six times, but the noise continues. The current mileage was 105,000 and failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 02-14-08 updated 02/14/08”
NHTSA complaint #10215250, filed 2008-01, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10017319Sep 16, 2005Squeal or chirp type noise emitted from the blower motor at various speeds.
- 10017616Jan 25, 2005Front window rattle.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 6 | 4% |
| 2024 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 13% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 0% |
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 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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