Model Year Problem Record

Toyota Tacoma 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

415Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

42Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure205 complaints

205 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension89 complaints

89 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V225000.

Unknown Or Other32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V542000.

Wheels11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V214000.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V214000Reported May 5, 2004 - 8 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 8 vehicles across all affected models.

05V225000Reported May 17, 2005 - 768,379 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 768,379 vehicles across all affected models.

12V542000Reported November 23, 2012 - 150,000 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 150,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20031

20049

200526

200615

20077

20086

20099

201020

20118

201213

201340

201443

201550

201635

201732

201820

201924

202017

202110

202213

20237

20243

20254

20263

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.