2004 Toyota Tundra drivetrain & axles problems
41 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2004 Toyota Tundra, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle began to accelerate down a steep hill and no matter what I tried to do to stop the vehicle nothing happened. It just kept accelerating. Lost control of vehicle, and was unable to negotiate the right hand turn. Vehicle slammed into a dirt embankment, then rolled over and reversed it's position. Consequently, I was trapped in a running vehicle with gasoline leaking and unable to shut off the engine. Had to wait 30n minutes for ems/fire rescue to arrive. Extrication took another 25-30 minutes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that he noticed a stain in his driveway and took the vehicle to a personal mechanic for a diagnosis. The contact was informed that the rear differential had completely rusted out and was leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer acknowledged that there was an issue, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle has been repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Tundra
- Body & structure 204 complaints
- Suspension 156 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Brakes 38 complaints
- Steering 27 complaints