2004 Toyota Tundra electrical problems

Filed Jun 22, 2020 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · IA

I have problem with my toyota 2004 tundra, that the dealership and another repair garage can't seem to find the problem. When I drive the truck, doesn't matter how long , every once in a while when I stop and turn it off all the electronics goes dead. I can't start the truck because the battery is dead and then somewhere between 15 minute to overnight, ever thing comes back on. No jumping of the battery. Had battery checked, alternator check and other things wiring and every thing is working find. The dealership and other mechanic from another shop said they cannot find the problem unless it is acting up at the time they check it. Had to call and get a tow and by the time the tow truck got the vehicle to the repair shop, it started up. Kind of scared to drive it anywhere. [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · TN

The frame is rusting apart. The rear end has rust hole through it. I have already replaced the rack and pinion because it had quarter size hole rusted through it.

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 125,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. On several occasions, the horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 08/16/16*lj the consuumer stated the air bag light flashed and a beeping noise was hears. Updated 10/25/16/

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 176,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure in the vehicle. The horn, door locks, power windows, and all other electrical components except the alarm malfunctioned. The horn sounded while the vehicle was in motion and parked. The contact also stated that the steering wheel made a loud noise while driving. The seat belt warning light was the only light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 176,000. Updated 08/16/16*lj consumer stated I feel this is a safety issue related to steering column and related parts including airbag-dealer steering is not related to safety concerns- I feel this can result in accident by losing. Steering consulting control resulting in possible injury to myself/ and others on the road regardless of the mileage consumer's vehicle had the dealer appeared not to be concerned about safety. Updated 6/18/18

Filed Oct 26, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer has exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 8, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 98,000 miles · VA

Anytime it rains water leaks in behind the dashboard on the passenger side, leaking water through the electrical wiring and into the floorboard of the truck there are lots of wires and a blower motor in this area where fire could cause any number of unsafe conditions. The cause has been narrowed down to one or both of two things. The first is a crack that originates in the seam behind the dash board of these vehicles due to production error. The second is rotting grommet plugs under the windshield wiper cowl. The first being much more severe as it could also cause structural integrity.

Filed Dec 7, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 55,023 miles · MA

Catalytic converter failed at 55,023 miles and was replaced under warranty. The same catalytic converter failed again at 110,000 miles and when I went to a dealer was told that it wasn't under warranty and that I would have to pay $1200.00 for the part alone and labor would be extra. I also told the dealer that the high rear brake light housing was melting from the heat of the lights. They did nothing. The frame is rusting badly and is becoming a safety hazard. I called toyota customer service and they said there was no recall for any of these items and there was nothing they could do. "adaptive equipment" is listed as a choice under "affected parts". How about explaining exactly what is the definition of "adaptive equipment"?

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 123,000 miles · TN

Column shifter overdrive on/off switch wire leads in 2004 toyota tundra fails or shorts out causing loss of control of overdrive setting on automatic transmission. This can cause downshifting at highway speed or your vehicle to not shift into overdrive causing poor fuel economy problem occurs after so many shift cycles of the column shifter from park to drive cause the wire leads to break from metal fatigue causing the failure or short in the switch my truck started this with about 123,000 miles on it. I found numerous posts on the web detailing the fix on this problem. Upon investigation I found the routing of the wires is causing the issue and you can see where toyota has tried to tape the wires to give extra protection in a poor routing of the switch wires.

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Electrical · CA

2004 toyota tundra. Consumer states electronics malfunction. Tape enclosed. *tgw the consumer stated when the vehicle was in overdrive, the RPM's were 2,000 and when the overdrive was turned off, the RPM's read 3,000 which was opposite of the normal function. *jb updated 09/24/10

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 34,000 miles · LA

Started truck, connected small trailer to hitch. I noticed lights on trailer not on got out of truck to plug and unplug connector. Lights came on. Entered truck , put foot on brake to put in gear. The engine revved up and the tach. Was fluctuating between 1000 and 6500 RPM without ever touching the accelerator. I turned the ignition to the off position. Scared to restart, I let it sit for five minutes then started engine. Everything ran normal and I proceeded to drive home. This had never occurred before or since this incident. I did not report this to toyota since the recall models were other than my 2004 toyota tundra .