2004 Model Year

Toyota Tacoma

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
413
Recalls
3
Crashes
27
Severe
45

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

12V542000 Nov 2012

Other

No consequence data available

05V225000 May 2005

Other

No consequence data available

04V214000 May 2004

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Suspension
Feb 2026

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 t...

Structure
Sep 2025

The frame broke

Tires
Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Toyo Tires, Tire Line: Open Country HT, Tire Size: 265/70/R16, DOT Number: CXLJA881918. The contac...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2025

I am writing to report a safety related issue with a 2004 Toyota Tacoma that I purchased from an auction on 12/21/2022. The vehicle has an expired rec...

Power Train
Jan 2025

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...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Dec 2024

The vehicle has an open recall (NHTSA Recall #12V542) for the spare tire carrier lift plate. I brought the vehicle to a Toyota dealership to have the...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2024

Bringing to your urgent attention a significant safety concern regarding a 2004 Toyota Tacoma owned by my brother, [XXX] , bought in 2004, which has s...

Structure
Jan 2024

Vehicle was taken to dealer with frame rust, crack and holes. Toyota refused to fix , repair or offer parts to repair.

Structure
Dec 2023

Bought the vehicle in May 2022 from a dealer. By November of 2022 it was discovered that the frame was totally rusted. The dealer won't help so I pa...

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 2023

2011- check engine light was illuminated. Toyota dealership attempted repairs 11 times but could not find a cause. They replaced 7 different sensors,...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2004 Toyota Tacoma has 413 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 27 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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