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#BS-2004-TOYTUN-2659

2004 Toyota Tundra

Based on reports from 650 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
650
Crashes
35
Fires
1
Recalls
13
TSBs
201
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 650 complaints, 35 crashes, 1 fires, and 13 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

rusted frame

9 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

starter failed

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

steering column shifter broke

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:bodyHIGH

141 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 105K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

20
0–30K
63
30–60K
88
60–90K
104
90–120K
80
120–150K
93
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (104 reports) • Median: 105K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body (141 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body141 (22%)
Suspension94 (14%)
Other50 (8%)
Airbags48 (7%)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint46 (7%)
Drivetrain36 (6%)
Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields34 (5%)
Brakes26 (4%)

2004 Toyota Tundra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2004 Toyota Tundra, with 141 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 105,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 105K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2004 Toyota Tundra, with 94 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Toyota Tundra, with 48 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Issues

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Toyota Tundra, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

8
04
15
05
32
06
40
07
12
08
10
09
20
10
12
11
40
12
70
13
64
14
61
15
48
16
39
17
23
18
50
19
40
20
26
21
12
22
15
23
9
24
2
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Toyota Tundra. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (13 recalls)

05V123000May 2005

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOTH VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) AND THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS. THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM MET ALL CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS ON MODELS WITHOUT VSC, HOWEVER THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXHAUST LOCATED IN A POSITION WHERE CONTACT BETWEEN A BRAKE LINE FOUND ONLY ON VEHICLES WITH VSC AND THE TRD EXHAUST PIPE MIGHT OCCUR.

05V225000Jul 2005

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SURFACE OF THE BALL OF THE JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN SCRATCHED. THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENESS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.

05V254000Jan 2007

AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MANUAL AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH TO DISABLE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DO NOT HAVE A CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORAGE SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THIS SPECIFICATION DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E049000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

+ 8 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Toyota Tundra is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2004 Toyota Tundra vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

650

Class avg

510

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2004.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 650 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Toyota Tundra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Toyota Tundra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Toyota Tundra is related to the structure:body, with 141 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Toyota Tundra reliable?
The 2004 Toyota Tundra has 650 complaints, 35 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Toyota Tundra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Toyota Tundra has 13 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Tundra problems start?
Based on 448 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 105,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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