Excessive rust pretty much everywhere. Just had to replace the rear differential and associated parts because rust caused differential leak. Cost was over 3,500. Replaced rusted brake lines and calipers. Tailgate wire rusted and broke. Opening mechanism to tailgate is rusted and is extremely difficult (if not impossible) to open/close. Rear bumper is rusted through, and not safe to step on. Hitch receiver is completely rusted and cannot remove hitch now. Skid plate and brackets rusted through - skid plate fell off. Dealer just inspected the truck and will be replacing the entire frame because of excessive rust.
2004 Toyota Tundra brakes complaints
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The ABS braking system is activated when approaching a stop sign with poor road conditions. If the road conditions are bumpy and or may have some small wash outs spots. The braking distance is increased. Also in slick condition after a snow, the ABS activates and wheels lock up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled abnormally to the floorboard. The contact discovered that the brake lines were fractured. The dealer stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Had truck in for oil change whole frame, drive shaft parking brake cable is rusting through.
The 2004 and earlier toyota tundra has had major corrosion issues and frame recalls. My tundra was just inspected by the local toyota dealer and major corrosion was noted on the vehicle frame. Toyota applied a fiberglass based rustproofing to the frame. However, they would not acknowledge any other corrosion or rot on the vehicle. My vehicles motor mounts are so corroded that I am afraid that the engine will fall out of the vehicle. Also, the mounts that hold the radiator are so corroded they are almost gone. There are numerous other areas in the engine compartment and undercarriage that are completely corroded. The vehicle is unsafe to drive and toyota will not address it.
2004 toyota tundra worse than 2003 for metal fatigue. Front of rear differential is flaking apart. Tension adjuster for emergency brake is disintegrating. Adjustment bolts are seized. Spare tire attachment is flaking apart. Please help.
*the rear differential and brake housing left and right are rotting from the outside. Large parts of the differential housing are already missing! *the front transfer case and transmission are perfect! *the entire rear trans-axle is rotting from the outside. *the emergency brake adjustment turnbuckle is rotting. *structural mounts for the emergency brake are rotted. *the steel in the frame and most factory welds are de-laminating. *brackets holding the brake line and junctions are rotting. *capture plate and hardware holding spare tire in place are rotted. I will need a cutting torch to remove the spare tire. I have excellent photos to send. Respectfully,
Vehicle vsc trac and vsc off light flash at random at any time any speed. Appears to effect thousands of toyota's. Worried it will cause and uncontrolled throttle/brake application.
Rear end leaking oil. Mechanic able to put finger through housing due to severe rusting. Entire rear end replaced under extended warranty I purchased. Entire frame rusted heavily. All welds severely rusted. Frame integrity gone. Front arm rusted so badly mechanic says it will not pass inspection in october, 2012. Front arm so rusted it is likely to collapse. Emergency brake not functioning due to heavy corrosion...advised to replace. Body immaculate. No rust anywhere but frame.
The 2004 toyota tundra that I have had to have the both front rotors replaced due to warping and serious vibrations during braking. I researched this on the toyota forums and all over the internet. This is a well documented issue that many of us owners have complained about to toyota. Toyota has not addressed this issue as the rotors were made to small for the size and weight of the vehicle. This is clearly a design flaw that has been overlooked. Vibrations. See article http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/toyota_tundra_brakes.html I had to fix these brakes out of my own pocket like the rest of toyota tundra owners. This should have been recalled. Thanks.
The brakes failed to disengage the cruise control and the vehicle continued to gain in speed as I was exiting the freeway. I turned the ignition off and tried to navigate a left turn at 70+ MPH. With the rear end hopping somehow I negotiated the turn but could not turn again. I crossed the next street and ended up going thru the wall of an apartment building and stopped in the middle of the living room. It was only god's design for me not to die this day. Had I not made the first turn I was going to run into a small grove of mature trees. Also, if any other cars had been on the street I could not have avoided them. Luckily the single mother of 3 small children were not in the living room.
Front disc brake rotors subject to repeated warping causing front wheel to vibrate when braking and making the vehicle hard to control.
2004 toyota tundra with 44000 miles has developed a brake problem. Air repeatedly gets into the brake lines with no loss of fluid causing the brake pedal to go to the floor when braking. The tundra has been at the dealer for four months trying to be repaired, the toyota rep has visited on five separate occasions, called the factory engineers and it is still not fixed! Repairs cost to date are over $3500, toyota picked up $2,000 leaving me out of pocket $1500+ and a truck that has a defective braking system that must be bled every 75 miles to remain drivable. This problem started in mid january 2008.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the stopping distance extended when he depressed the brake pedal. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure; however, they adjusted the brakes. Approximately six months later, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to a different dealer and they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure; however, they adjusted the brakes again. As of december 26, 2007, the failure had not recurred. The contact felt that the slack adjuster caused the failure, but the dealer stated that the slack adjuster was fine. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 21,000. Updated 01/17/08.
The brakes on my 2004 toyota tundra double-cab do not work properly (and never have). When you press on the brake pedal, the brakes make a loud noise (not the typical anti-lock brake noise) and do not stop effectively. I've almost ran into cars in front of me. I took it to stevinson toyota, but they said the brakes were fine. They weren't. I took it pep boys and they replaced the pads & turned the rotors. It is better, but still bad. I think I'll get rid of the truck. Someone is going to get hurt with this brake situation on the truck model.
I own a 2004 toyota tundra purchased in june of 2004 (new). Up to date I have 31,000 (thousand) miles on it and have been forced to replace the brakes on the truck three times. I have called and complained to toyota and they have done nothing so far.
Rear bearing failure in 2004 toyota tundra, related parts ABS gear broke. Not able to control truck at a regular stop feels like truck wants to keep going. Also feels like the rear violently shifts. Number of vehicles with same problem are unknown. But is a ordinary thing according to local dealers!!!!!!!!!
Toyota tundra truck shakes under braking. During brake service rear brake drums found to be warped.
When I complained about front end brake shimmy they stated there is a tsb on the front brake system. When I asked if dangerous until I get fixed I was told no. I got into an accident the day before my appointment to get the tsb repaired. Now my brakes are at 50% 8 months after replacement as well.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake pads wore out with extremely low mileage on 7 occasions. The rotors also required replacement due to premature failure. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.
My ABS brake system light comes on under conditions of cold (around freezing) and damp weather. Once the vehicle has warmed up the light goes off, but the ats doesn't work until that happens. Toyota refuses to address the issue. They claim no one has filed a complaint. The truck is under warranty and they will not replace any parts.
I have a 04 double cab toyota tundra. Wife was driving and trying to stop .when she pressed the brake pedal truck kept on rolling and smashed into the car in front of her. An inspection was done on my truck and they said nothing was wrong but it was totaled by the body shop so there was nothing to change or fix. I've been looking at a web site called tundra solutions and there is more people with this same braking problem or brake fade as the call it. Please feel free to call me to get more info.
Dt: consumer needs new brake rotors and pad. They needed to be replaced after 13,000 miles. The rear brakes were also out of adjustment.*ak *sb
1) normal everyday driving. 2)front rotars warped and rear drums warped caused erratic stoping ability and vibration. 3)recut rotars and drums. New pads in front. Problem is back after about 500 miles.
While drivingthe vehicle skidded into the right lane. Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and took vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic insisted that the problem could not be duplicated.
Vehicle is experiencing brake failure. While driving down hill in light snow the vehicle was picking up speed as the brakes were applied. Took the vehicle into the dealership, and was told that this was the normal function of the brakes, and everything was working correctly.
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