Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 00504 | 09/09/2004 | 10010043 | Vsc steering angle sensor initialization during pre-delivery service or after repair. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/07/2013 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Noticed extreme rust on frame and other metal parts flaking and falling off. condition appears unsafe to drive. tr | |||
| 02/07/2013 | 68000 | ||
| Noticed extreme rust on frame and other metal parts flaking and falling off. condition appears unsafe to drive. | |||
| 10/18/2012 | 107400 | 1 | |
| My vehicle needs an alignment. i was told by the toyota dealership that the frame on my vehicle is rusted and needs to be replaced. toyota tundras do have a recall for the rusted frame but my vehicle isn't part of this recall since its 3 months newer. i was told by the toyota service rep at the dealership that my vehicle is unsafe to drive. i contacted toyota and they claim that they cannot do anything about this. *tr | |||
| 10/18/2012 | 107400 | ||
| My vehicle needs an alignment. i was told by the toyota dealership that the frame on my vehicle is rusted and needs to be replaced. toyota tundras do have a recall for the rusted frame but my vehicle isn't part of this recall since its 3 months newer. i was told by the toyota service rep at the dealership that my vehicle is unsafe to drive. i contacted toyota and they claim that they cannot do anything about this. | |||
| 05/11/2012 | 57000 | 1 | |
| The front stabilizer bars broke at the top were the nuts thread on. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| My 2004 toyota tundra double cab has an excessive amount of rust on the undercarriage. because of this rust, the camber bolts cannot be removed to properly align the vehicle. i have been told that they will have to use heat to remove them, along with a lot of force, and in turn may do frame damage in the process. i have been quoted by my dealer $5,200 to fix the problem which initially started with a small shimmy in the steering wheel which grew into a big shimmy especially while towing. that quote does not include any possible charged from the body shop if damage to the frame should occur. i do not have $5,200 so i ended up with a new set of tires and half of an alignment because the camber bolts were not able to be removed. here i am months later and my new tires are so bald on the front that i am actually seeing the tread showing through. i have always loved my tundra, but all of this rust on the frame and undercarriage is very concerning regarding the longevity of my vehicle. i was told that toyotas last forever. at this point i feel that my truck is dangerous to even drive but it is my only vehicle. i have owned and maintained many vehicles and never had rust issues like this, nor have i ever been faced with such a costly repair on a not so old vehicle. i am stuck in a bad place and just don't know where to go or what to do. i desperately need my truck. without it i lose my source of transportation as well as my ability to earn a living. i just simply cannot afford... meaning i just do not have this kind of money to bring my truck back to health. all of this stress and frustration is a result of this excessive rust. included in the estimate is remove and replace camber bolts $1,957 --- steering rack boots 400.00 alignment 90.00---- driveshaft assembly $2,003---- rear u-joint $433.00---- differential fluid $330.00 it does not include any possible damage to the frame/body in their attempt to remove the camber bolts or another brand new set of tires. *tr | |||
| 04/24/2008 | 34700 | 1 | |
| Event was the gear lever became looser and looser. it resulted in the gear not being able to go into park. truck would not start. it appeared to be in park and i thought it was a dead battery. aaa replaced battery. it was not the problem. creative gear manipulation allowed truck to start. repair discovered a cracked steering column! *tr | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 04/28/2007 | 80000 | 4 | 04/29/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns 2004 toyota tundra. the contact stated that he heard a noise while driving 45 mph and suspected failure with the lower ball joint. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the ball joint was replaced at the contact's expense. also, the dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for the tires, battery, and power steering fluid flush. he stated that he should not have to pay for these expenses because the vehicle was included in the recall. the manufacturer stated that this vehicle was included in the rcall and would mail him the notice. the current and failure mileages were 80,000.*ak left message 10/16/2007 . *lj | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 02/19/2007 | 100000 | 2 | 01/01/2005 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. the contact viewed a recall notice for the lower ball joints on the internet. the dealer advised the contact they were waiting on a recall notification from the corporate office. the contact was having problems maintaining control of the vehicle while driving. the current and failure mileage was 100,000. the dealer diagnosed the failure as the power steering pump and replaced it at cost to the contact. two to three weeks ago the dealer diagnosed the lower ball joints, and advised the contact that they were operating normally. on 2/19/07, while driving 25 mph the driver lost control of the vehicle and crossed the center line, hitting a wooden post. there was damage to the fender, the hood and the tire. the driver was unable to open the door. there were no prior warning light indicators. there were no injuries ,and the road conditions were dry. the vehicle was towed to a toyota dealer. the mechanic advised the contact that they received notification of the lower ball joint recall and that the vehicle was a part of the recall. the contact has the invoice from the power steering replacement. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 01/06/2007 | 107400 | 1 | 03/25/2004 |
| Jan 6 2007 while driving on paved city street, i heard a load bang and the drivers front end dropped to ground, steering failed and tire slid under truck and explode after grinding along asphalt on tourqouise st pacific beach san diego ca 92109,4;30pm dry conditions. no injuries, i stomped on brakes and stopped in street. asked toyota dealer if any recalls on following mon answer no!, car repaired at $3700.00 costs with rental cost plus loss of use. *nm | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/29/2007 | 38000 | 1 | 02/16/2004 |
| I was driving to my local mcdonald's drive through and i felt something unusual on my steering wheel. i got out and checked near front suspension and i found out that the tie rod on the right side is broken/disconnected. i was fortunate enough not to experience this broken tie rod on highway. *tr | |||
| 02/06/2005 | 24000 | 1 | 08/01/2004 |
| I drove off the highway and it felt like the truck was steering itself. i had this steering problem since it was new- dealer said it was tire balance and later shocks- but we won't throw parts at it- a independent shop replaced the tie rod and the steering veering off stopped. the problem was noticeable when i was driving and going around curves- the truck was hard to control- shook and needed steering help. *nm | |||