Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Toyota Tacoma has 15 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS ACTUATOR ASSY FELL OFF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS MOUNTED ON RIGHT REAR AXLE HOUSING, AND BANGED AROUND... |
| Jul 9, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND COMPLETING A... |
| Jul 3, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | LEVER ASSEMBLY AND BRAKE DRUM FOR REAL WHEEL EMERGENCY BRAKES RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT THE EMERGENCY... |
| Dec 3, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE LINE RUPTURE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ... |
| Oct 29, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN | AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES IN A HEAVY, WET SNOW, SHIFTER ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD N... |
| Sep 29, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2004 TRD TACOMA TRUCK BRAKES NOT GOOD I HAVE PROBLEM WITH BRAKES SINCE I PURCHASE TRUCK. *TR |
| Jul 1, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES | PARKING BRAKE SEIZED AT WHEEL HUB. *TR |
| Jan 28, 2008 | PARKING BRAKE | PARKING BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON. VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING. *TR |
| Nov 12, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PED... |
| Dec 16, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DECEMBER 16, 2006 - CLEAR SUNNY DAY, GREAT ROAD CONDITIONS. I WAS 40 FEET BEHIND A VEHICLE GOING 35... |
| Dec 2, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN | #1. 2004 TACOMA DBL CAB TRD: I'M ON MY 3RD SET OF ROTORS AND DRUMS AT JUST 40,000 MILES. EACH SET O... |
| Feb 17, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,TIRES | PURCHASED NEW 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA ON 1/24/05. AT 1,577.8 MILES, RIGHT REAR BRAKE DRUM AND WHEEL COVER... |
| Dec 3, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | CONSUMER EXPERIENCED HESITATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AN... |
| Jul 2, 2004 | PARKING BRAKE | IT'S THE 5TH TACOMA I'VE OWNED. THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER IN EACH OF THE OTHER TRUCKS ALWAYS CAME OUT... |
| Nov 3, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE BRAKES FAILED. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE PE... |