CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Toyota Tacoma has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 415 complaints with NHTSA, including 27 crashes, 3 fires, 23 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (205 reports).
2004 Toyota Tacoma recalls
Most common 2004 Toyota Tacoma problems
Problem areas named in the 415 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 205 |
| Suspension | 89 |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 |
| Steering | 29 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
| Tires | 13 |
What owners report
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE.
Immediately after the manufacturer recall requiring full frame replacement (completed November 2017 by the same dealership referenced below), the vehicle developed abnormal handling not present before the repair, including improper tracking and rear end instability. No warning lights/diagnostic messages were present. These issues were reported to the servicing dealership within weeks and repeatedly over the following years. Despite multiple short initial inspections and two extended service periodsâtotaling approximately fourteen months in the dealershipâs possessionâthe dealership repeatedly reported no defect found and continued to advise that the vehicle was safe to operate. Due t
I was turning into a gas station and all the sudden the vehicle came to a complete stop i was unable to move the vehicle and sat there until the tow truck was able to show up. Looked under the vehicle and on the passenger side front suspension the lower ball joint was no longer where it belongs.
My 2004 Toyota Tacoma was part of the frame replacement back in the fall of 2018 when Bobby Rahal Toyota in Mechanicsburg, PA has by truck for over 6 months while they replaced my frame. It has been determined that my rear differential is rusted and is now to the point of needing replaced. For over the last year I have tried working with Bobby Rahal to come to and understanding on having this repaired due to the fact that my mechanic believes that this rust is in fact the same issue as the frame and should have been replaced when the frame was. All they will tell me is that the recall is closed and there is nothing they can do.  Very disappointed in the fact that this was handled wh
The frame broke
2004 Toyota Tacoma questions
Does the 2004 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma: Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Seat Belts:Front. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Tacoma?
Based on 415 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (205), Suspension (89), Unknown Or Other (32).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Toyota Tacoma has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.