Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Toyota Tacoma has 5 recalls, 414 complaints.
5
Recalls
414
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
12V542000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originall...
06E065000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH...
06E026000
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 CO...
05V225000
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 T...
04V214000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.' THE DRIVER'S SIDE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2004 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | SUSPENSION | I was turning into a gas station and all the sudden the vehicle came to a complete stop i was unable... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The frame broke |
| Apr 18, 2025 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Toyo Tires, Tire Line: Open Country HT, Tire Siz... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The vehicle has an open recall (NHTSA Recall #12V542) for the spare tire carrier lift plate. I broug... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Bringing to your urgent attention a significant safety concern regarding a 2004 Toyota Tacoma owned ... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Vehicle was taken to dealer with frame rust, crack and holes. Toyota refused to fix , repair or offe... |
| May 30, 2023 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2011- check engine light was illuminated. Toyota dealership attempted repairs 11 times but could not... |
| Apr 25, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Lower ball joint detached, nearly caused major problems for me on the road |
| Jan 10, 2023 | STRUCTURE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Dec 21, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am writing to report a safety related issue with a 2004 Toyota Tacoma that I purchased from an auc... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Frame is badly rusted as a result truck is not driveable.. |
| Nov 13, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and making a right tu... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Bought the vehicle in May 2022 from a dealer. By November of 2022 it was discovered that the frame ... |
| Oct 30, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while looking underneath the vehicle,... |
| Sep 29, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Took Toyota Tacoma (2004) to have loud sound coming from under truck checked by a reputable mechanic... |
| Sep 20, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent ... |
| Sep 19, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I was driving home from a neighboring city after picking up a friend and on my way there on the inte... |
| Aug 23, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Excessive Corrison through out the frame.Was informed bu certified mechanic really it is unsafe to d... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Financed a 2004 Toyota Tacoma and found that frame of truck is rusted out and not sure what to do, c... |
| Jun 20, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The frame has rusted and broke behind the cab |