2004 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2004 Toyota Tundra, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 88,733 miles. The words owners use most often: “lower ball” (32% of reports).
- 152suspension complaints
- 88,733median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Lower ball: mentioned in 48 of 152 complaints (32%)
- Suspension front control: mentioned in 12 of 152 complaints (8%)
- Frame rusted: mentioned in 10 of 152 complaints (7%)
- Fell off: mentioned in 10 of 152 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 108 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 152 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Toyota Tundra suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Tundra | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Tundra | 7 | 2% | 27,142 |
| 2022 Tundra | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Tundra | 2 | 4% | 15 |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Tundra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Tundra | 3 | 3% | 8,500 |
| 2014 Tundra | 3 | 3% | 2,118 |
| 2013 Tundra | 3 | 4% | 34,000 |
| 2012 Tundra | 4 | 3% | 90,627 |
| 2011 Tundra | 5 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2010 Tundra | 31 | 19% | 87,000 |
| 2009 Tundra | 2 | 5% | 35,989 |
| 2008 Tundra | 29 | 9% | 1,000 |
| 2007 Tundra | 57 | 15% | 1,800 |
| 2006 Tundra | 91 | 17% | 116,000 |
| 2005 Tundra | 76 | 20% | 118,000 |
| 2004 Tundra | 152 | 33% | 88,733 |
| 2003 Tundra | 63 | 16% | 108,000 |
| 2002 Tundra | 81 | 17% | 110,000 |
| 2001 Tundra | 84 | 20% | 132,000 |
| 2000 Tundra | 100 | 10% | 124,302 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. This may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely, which could result in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension.
Risk: In extreme cases, if the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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 the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
Risk: The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal screeching sound coming from the vehicle. The contact then saw sparks coming from the rear driverâs side of the vehicle, and the driverâs side rear wheel was turned sideways…
This truck has a frame that is rusting out. It has rust holes and is now unsafe to drive.
The warranty work done on the frame of my Tundra that has since failed. The Bracket holding my SwayBar has broken off the frame and, more importantly, the frame has rusted to the point where there is now a hole in it. These are areas where the warranty work occurred.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Toyota Tundras have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 152 owner complaints about suspension for the 2004 Toyota Tundra (33% of the 466 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Toyota Tundra suspension?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 88,733 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2004 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “lower ball”, in 48 of 152 complaints, followed by “suspension front control” (12).
Other 2004 Toyota Tundra problems
- Structure problems (200)
- Air Bags problems (50)
See all 2004 Toyota Tundra problems or suspension problems across all Tundra years.