Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 00503 | 08/04/2003 | 00503R | 10010553 | 2004 model year pre-delivery service (pds). all '04 models except prius. *tt | 12/01/2004 |
| 00104 | 02/04/2004 | 00104R | 10006139 | Zero point calibration. *mr *tt | 04/22/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/07/2013 | 68000 | ||
| Noticed extreme rust on frame and other metal parts flaking and falling off. condition appears unsafe to drive. | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 67500 | ||
| Severe frame rust. will not pass inspection. local dealer took pictures and forwarded them to local field rep. toyota has recalled tundras from 2000 to 2003 for this same problem, replacing the frames. my vehicle, although a 2004 model, was assembled in december of 2003. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 10/08/2012 | 45000 | ||
| I had the check engin lite checked at the toyota dealer. the tundra required a complete exhaust system including catalytic converters at a cost of $4000.00. the dealer found that the frame was rusted through and notified toyota. toyota will pay to replace the frame. however the 2004 modle year is not part of a recall. | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 147526 | ||
| During the course of routine service at independent garage mechanic pointed out three major components with severe corrosion issues that need to be addressed immediately: 1) frame severely rotted by rust, a perforation was identified on front driver's side 2) rear axle body severely corroded by rust, not leaking yet but likely will soon 3) power steering rack severely rotted by rust on passenger side, not leaking yet but likely will soon, described by mechanic as tender failure of any of these items could cause an accident leading to serious injury | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 44318 | ||
| The 2003 tundra have reported frame rust the 2004s are the same we need help in getting toyota to do something they are good trucks an mine can be fixed if it is done early the rust is falling off in my driveway this is a real problem so if we owners can get help from the gov. to get this addressed thank you. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 109000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 07/03/2008 | 100742 | ||
| Extensive rust is located on the frame of the truck. this 2004 toyota tundra was built on the toyota tacoma frames before toyota made the larger tundra and frames. it's therefore likely that the same extensive rust recall for the previous years tacoma's should extend to the tundra's that were once built on these frames. since the delivery date on this truck is december 31, 2003, it is believed that this vehicle should also be recalled under the same premise. the pictures from the recalled tacoma frames look very, very similar and there should be a check on whether or not this 2004 toyota tundra frame has the same exact problem. | |||