2004 Toyota Tundra steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 27 complaints for the 2004 Toyota Tundra, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 98,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I drove off the highway and it felt like the truck was steering itself. I had this steering problem since it was new- dealer said it was tire balance and later shocks- but " we won't throw parts at it"- a independent shop replaced the tie rod and the steering veering off stopped. The problem was noticeable when I was driving and going around curves- the truck was hard to control- shook and needed steering help.
Tl*the contact owns 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that he heard a noise while driving 45 MPH and suspected failure with the lower ball joint. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the ball joint was replaced at the contact's expense. Also, the dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for the tires, battery, and power steering fluid flush. He stated that he should not have to pay for these expenses because the vehicle was included in the recall.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Tundra
- Body & structure 204 complaints
- Suspension 156 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 41 complaints
- Brakes 38 complaints