The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and making a right turn, the front passenger’s side tire and wheel inadvertently detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road, where he noticed that the lower control arm had detached from the subframe and was resting on the floor. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V225000 (Suspension) because the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.
2004 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that he initially noticed that the rear bumper was corroded. The contact bought a replacement bumper and took the part to an independent mechanic to have the bumper replaced. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic discovered severe corrosion around the front part of the leaf springs on the driver's and passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact spoke with mike erdman toyota (4650 fl-520, cocoa, fl 32926) where he was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and any repairs would be performed out of pocket. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving 35 -40 MPH, the passenger's side ball joint failed causing damage to the sidewall of the tire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lower control lower ball joints, control arm, ball joint and the inner and outer tie rod needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the strut assembly, upper ball joint, ABS sensor, and passenger's side brake hose were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 156,201.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started pulling to the right. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the rear subframe was rusted. Riley toyota located at 2105 christy dr, jefferson city, mo 65101, (573) 893-3100, was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,124.
Purchased 2004 tacoma in 2016. Dealership of purchase said vehicle was not affected by frame recall and did not inform me that it was under warranty for frame related issues. Since purchasing vehicle I've encountered countless frame related issues and have put thousands into frame related repairs. I contacted toyota in 2018 on several occasions to ask about frame warranty. Toyota said vehicle was not covered. Did not look up VIN or any other information related to vehicle. I contacted toyota again this year to see if there's anything that can be done as frame issues were becoming significant and beyond my financial means to keep fixing. Toyota notified me at this time that the vehicle had in fact been under warranty but that now the warranty had expired 6 months prior (which was within the timeframe that I had initially contacted toyota). Toyota told me that frame had been undercoated with corrosion resistance treatment in 2010 and warranty was good for 10 years (until 2020). Because dealership of purchase failed to comply with a warranty letter and toyota also failed to notify me as I was not the original owner, I was not aware that I could have had the frame fixed. Which I would have if I had known. Now because of no fault of my own, the warranty window has closed and toyota is not willing to rectify the situation. I still owe over $3k on a vehicle I paid over $11k for and have put $4k-$8k into for repairs. Frame is rotting faster than I can fix it and is now unsafe to drive and ineligible for trade-in or sale because the vehicle is essentially worthless at this point. Frame bolts are now rotted, tailpipe and exhaust fell off just this morning due to corrosion, suspension is corroded, brackets are rotting off frame, flakes of corroded metal are in piles beneath vehicle- and these are just the most recent issues.
When changing the oil in the vehicle for the first time, it was up on a lift and it was obvious that the truck frame was rusting through. The bad part is when the vehicle was purchased last year toyota charged us a $200 for checking the vehicle out, but even though there are tons of complaints didn't bother to tell us that the frame was rusted. I haven't reported it to them yet I wonder if they will stand behind their inspection. So much for getting a vehicle checked out before you buy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the suspension spring hangers were severely corroded. The contact stated that the subframe was also corroded. The manufacturer offered a warranty which was exceeded. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to koons tyson toyota located at (8610 leesburg pike, vienna, va 22182 (703) 790-5920) twice by the previous owner and rust inhibitor was applied to the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the warranty period was exceeded. No additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered that the undercarriage showed extensive corrosion to the sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics who informed the contact that they were unable to fix the sub frame of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the prior owner declined to have the corrosion repaired on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v542000(suspension). The contact took the vehicle to cumberland toyota (1540 interstate dr, cookeville, tn 38501, (931) 272-3719) and was informed that her vehicle did not need a remedy and was safe to operate. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer a few years later and was informed that the vehicle would not be serviced due to the corrosion that had accumulated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that they could not assist. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. *pm
September 29, 2018 I was driving on the interstate my tacoma's front end would feel like it would float off the ground or lift up off the interstate. I made it back to the town I live in and stopped at a gas station for some gas. As I left, to go pick up my fianc and our 2 girls to get back on the interstate and drive back with them to where I just was. I got about 3 blocks from the gas station as I was going 30 MPH. All of a sudden my right front end goes down as if a tire blew. When I came to a stop and went to look what happen. I found that I don't have a flat tire but that my right front tire is lying on its side under the rear of the right front fender. The upper and lower ball joint each snapped in half which caused my tire to break loose and caused me to skid down the road. The right front axle shaft, outer tie rod, stabilizer bar links, spindle knuckle were all destroyed and had to be replaced. So when I was on the interstate heading home to get my family and kept feeling like the front of my truck would randomly float up was more than likely because my lower ball joint was already broken apart. Which driving on the interstate put enough stress on the upper ball joint. That caused the upper ball joint to break when it did. To think if it the tire stayed on till I picked up my family and got back on the interstate with my 3 girls and that tire broke off.
Takata recall, I am writing this complaint because I own a 2004 toyota tacoma . On november 2nd I was driving home , was at a 4way stop, once it was my turn to go I accelerated as usual and had my tire on the drivers side detach completely from the ball joint causing me to nearly wreck my truck, if I had been going faster I would have, this was one of the most scariest experiences I have ever had driving! It cost me nearly 1000.00 dollars to fix and now I am having to have the other passenger side fixed because the mechanic says it's hammered...I noticed that over 150,000 tacoma's were recalled due to this exact problem, when I entered my VIN it says I have no I repaired recalls on my vehicle! Which obviously is not true, or my balk joints would be good to go, I have never taken my truck off road or even had it in 4 wheel drive, I have not beat on my truck I take excellent care of my vehicle, I feel this ball joint problem should of been part of your recall , I could of been severely hurt or even died as well as my son who was riding with me, thank god we weren't...I am prepared to turn you into the bbb if I dont get a reasonable response
Frame is rusty beyond usage. As I accelerate the bed of the truck flexes so I can see it in the rearview mirror
2004 toyota tacoma frame rusted through, hole you can put hand through. Toyota never issued recall, claims corrosion campaign was over. I never received any notice, I am the original owner. Toyota says I am on my own for replacement. Found issue at my brother's had to leave truck unsafe to drive. Will add photos after I get back to vehicle.
Right ball joint broke. Wheel tucked under vehicle. Broke cv axle
Ball joint separated and wheel tucked under car. Also broke cv shaft
Tamara recall, my 2004 toyota tacoma 4 wheel drive chassis has broken on me twice sense I bought the truck from a used dealership, and the chassis is also cracked again on my back drivers side, when I bought the truck I wasn't told that the chassis was rusted and they had covered it up. I need to know if it's still under warranty to get it replaced or what I need to do, my odometer is showing only 118686 on it right now. I'm concerned if I were to be in a wreck that there would be a worse outcome verses the chassis not being rusted. When the chassis broke on the passenger side both times I was driving, the exhaust has broken off as well because of rust. Now the truck squeaks really bad and my spare tire is about to break off as well I believe. I would really appreciate it if I could get it fixed. I'm not sure how much of the chassis is rusted or how bad it us due to them covering it up. Both times the chassis has broken have been when on a city street I haven't done an insurance claim on it either, the second time it broke I was also braking the truck. I don't know the number of the recall. I bought the truck in march and all this happened in may and june and I'm afraid it's gonna happen again if it's not replaced and due to me making payments on it and it being my daily driver I don't know what else to due sense I cannot sale it. I didn't know about the recall until september, I seen something about it on facebook and just started looking into it to see if there was any possibility of getting it fixed or replaced. The bed has also been replaced before I bought it, but I'm not sure why. Thank you for reading this and I hope to hear something soon about my truck. Any kind of options available would be very helpful, because I do not trust this truck. It is very unsafe. I would not recommend anyone else to drive my truck because it is so untrustworthy. Thank you again.
2004 toyota tacoma, took truck in to be painted was informed that there are multiple baseball size holes in the frame and the leaf spring mounts are rusted and leaf springs are about to pop off. I have called toyota corp, and was told because truck was not sprayed they will not honor the frame. I recently acquired this vehicle and was not aware of the recall that had been issued on this truck. Toyota at this point is refusing to replace or repair the frame even though this truck originated and remained in a cold climate state for most of its existence. Please advise if there are any options available to have toyota honor this vehicle. Thank yo u
Took truck in for inspection and the frame is deteriorating to the point the bed is becoming detached from the frame and separating from the cab. The suspension is coming loose from the mounts. This is not the only one the mechanic has seen with deterioration. These trucks are not safe to drive!!
I recently purchased this 2004 toyota tacoma and took it in for an inspection of the frame for undercoating. The body shop noted severe corrosion of the frame with suspension parts that are also full of corrosion. I was told this vehicle was not safe to drive due to this rust issue. I was told if this vehicle was involved in an accident there would be serious injury or death because of this rust/corrosion. I need the manufacturer to take care of this for some reason this vehicle's frame was not recalled but the body shop stated this should have had a safety recall on this frame due to the amount of rust that is noted under the vehicle on the frame and suspension parts.
Takata recall frame is rusted
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While the contact's son was driving 55 MPH, the axle and ball joints detached from the vehicle. The contact's son lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a dirt ditch. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to valley hi toyota (14612 valley center drive, victorville, ca 92395, 866‑405‑5098), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 178,468.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front driver side ball joint fractured. The contact lost the ability to steer and brake, and lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull off the roadway and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to sierra toyota (2596 e fry blvd, sierra vista, az 85635, (520) 458-8880) where it was diagnosed that the ball joint fractured and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.
Purchased 04 tacoma double cab 4x4 onlynto later find frame rot by the shocks and wheels. I didn't see this initially upon inspection. I thought there was only surface rust until I had the truck on a lift for inspection and was advised of perforations. Needless to say it won't pass inspection. Did some research and found that toyota's class action settlement only included 05-10 tacoma's. Also found that there may have been a warranty extension but according to the dealer, that expired. Toyota won't do anything for me so now it's up to me to repair the frame, if it's even repairable. How could toyota put out a product and not stand by it, or at least cover the frame replacement? Toyota really needs to cover all vehicles with this problem regardless of age of vehicle and this should never expire. I understand that the cost of a new frame is about $5000, and with labor, runs up to about $15k. Toyota needs another class action suit filed against them asap!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While making left and right turns, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The origin of the noise could not be determined. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame was rusted, and the stabilizer bar, passenger side steering rod, struts, and shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 141,678.
Truck is unfit to drive due to rusted out frame. Please help with recall on toyota tacoma trucks. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion on the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be coated with an anti-corrosive adhesive. The vehicle was involved in a crash while being operated at 2 MPH. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was repaired. Upon inspection, it was noticed that there were holes in the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to it having a rebuilt title. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
I bought my toyota truck in may 2016. I had the truck serviced at a local shop. The service manager stated the truck had a lot of rust noted on the frame and other parts underneath the truck. I took the truck to my local toyota dealer to have the spare tire hangar recall taken care of. The service manager told me they could not service the truck because of the extensive rust noted. He stated "if you were my family member I would not let you drive it" because the frame and other parts were very rusty. The truck has been parked ever since unable to drive due to safety concerns that the frame will collapse. Toyota corporate will not agree to fix the truck.they state the truck frame rust replacement offer has long passed.
Took my 04 tacoma to get inspected at toyota the tech sais the vehicle is unsafe . The rust / rotted condition of the frame is excessive and beyond repair . Toyota does not want to take responsibility for this problem. They told me that they cant do anything about this .
The frame of the tacoma is severely rusted. Rust easily falls off the frame of the truck. Tacoma models after 2005 received recall notifications and fixes from toyota, but the 2004 models have not received any notice even though they exhibit more frame rot and rusting.
The lower ball-joint on the drivers front failed while driving (approx 20mph on a straight, smooth residential road (fortunately unloaded truck and at low speeds) sending the wheel sideways and slamming the suspension arm into the ground, where I skidded for about 40-50 feet. There is a recall in effect for this problem, year, make, model, mileage range, but only the 4 wheel drive models and 4 runners. It needs to be extended to the 2 wheel drive models as well. I had very little indication that something was wrong. It started feeling odd, like the alignment was off, and I was driving about a quarter of a mile to safely park it until it could be looked at, when it suddenly failed.
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