Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Toyota Tacoma has 74 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
74
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
| 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... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The vehicle has an open recall (NHTSA Recall #12V542) for the spare tire carrier lift plate. I broug... |
| 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 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | This vehicles frame has rusted and broken. I feel lucky to have made it home just as the frame crack... |
| Oct 7, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and making a right tu... |
| Feb 12, 2021 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE INITIALLY NOTICED THAT THE REA... |
| Oct 17, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STAR... |
| Apr 4, 2020 | SUSPENSION | WHEN CHANGING THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT WAS UP ON A LIFT AND IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT... |
| Mar 8, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION SPRING HANGERS WER... |
| Jan 27, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 -40 MPH, THE PASSENGE... |
| Jan 9, 2020 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, I... |
| Jun 6, 2019 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUSTED THROUGH, HOLE YOU CAN PUT HAND THROUGH. TOYOTA NEVER ISSUED RECALL, ... |
| May 8, 2019 | SUSPENSION | RIGHT BALL JOINT BROKE. WHEEL TUCKED UNDER VEHICLE. BROKE CV AXLE |
| May 8, 2019 | SUSPENSION | BALL JOINT SEPARATED AND WHEEL TUCKED UNDER CAR. ALSO BROKE CV SHAFT |
| Mar 18, 2019 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA, TOOK TRUCK IN TO BE PAINTED WAS INFORMED THAT THERE ARE MULTIPLE BASEBALL SIZE H... |
| Dec 22, 2018 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | TOOK TRUCK IN FOR INSPECTION AND THE FRAME IS DETERIORATING TO THE POINT THE BED IS BECOMING DETACHE... |
| Nov 14, 2018 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA AND TOOK IT IN FOR AN INSPECTION OF THE FRAME FOR UNDER... |
| Oct 11, 2018 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, t... |
| Sep 29, 2018 | SUSPENSION | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE MY TACOMA'S FRONT END WOULD FEEL LIKE IT WOULD FL... |