general problems of the 2004 Toyota Tundra

Frame is rotting for some reason and I take care of my vehicle. At some point in time it will be very dangerous to drive.

Purchased new Toyota Tundra in 2004. Performed rust recall at dealer on 07/22/15. October 2016, brakes failed. Brake line completely rusted. July 26, 2021, Toyota Tundra rejected at state inspection for badly rusted frame. Inspectors were unable to get wheel off to inspect brakes because of rust damage. Took to Toyota dealer on March 9, 2022. They performed airbag recall. Unable to do front suspension lower ball joints recall. Dealer said frame could break when they put it on lift. Dealer said timeframe to repair frame had expired. Estimate to fix frame over $15,000; plus would need a lot more parts to go with replacement. Vehicle has approximately 68,500 miles on it.

Vehicle began to accelerate down a steep hill and no matter what I tried to stop it, nothing happened, it just kept accelerating.

Truck was purchased brand new. It was brought to dealer for recall and they did not resolve the issue. Now recall is expired and vehicle is dangerous to drive and frame is rusted and there are holes. Almost had an accident when I turned and went down a hill and the brakes did not hold. Other incidents have occurred over the years.

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.

6/13/13 vehicle did not pass inspection major frame perforation Toyota performed limited frame replacement at their cost after much discussion . Not all severely rusted parts were replaced only the major assembly mounting piece items that were disassembled and couldn't be reused were replaced. No sub pieces of the major assembly were replaced. If the were rusted they were reinstalled. 8/4/14 vehicle did not pass inspection major rust failure deformation and leaking of steering rack housing that was severely rusted and not replaced when frame was replaced. Rack was replaced by owner at owners expense. 4/15/15 rear differential housing rust thru and housing failure. Housing was severely corroded when frame was replaced. Owner was informed it was not part of the frame replacement . Toyota does not have any recall bulletin issued despite the numerous complaints found on the internet. Replacement will be at owners expense. Brake backing plates and axle mounting hardware that were severely corroded when frame was replaced are not salvageable and will require replacement as well in order to replace the rear axle housing.

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.

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. . Read more...

Front disc brake rotors subject to repeated warping causing front wheel to vibrate when braking and making the vehicle hard to control.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Consumer needs new brake rotors and pad. They needed to be replaced after 13,000 miles. The rear brakes were also out of adjustment.