CarComplaints.com Notes: You're going to burn through a lot of dinosaurs while chugging around town, and any rear passengers you may have to carry are going to feel real cramped, but at the end of the day this is a solid truck.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 1
Average Mileage:
42,511 miles

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2004 Toyota Tundra seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2004 Toyota Tundra Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #48

Mar 172021

Tundra

  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have tried for months to get this airbag replaced with no luck. I keep getting these recall notices with instructions I try to follow and here's the results so far: After texting "fix" to 877-427-0285 several times, nothing happened. Months later, I get some bizarre text from a number I don't recognize asking for my address saying I need to respond within 10 minutes. After asking who it was, another number texts me asking for the same info with no explanation as to who they are and they refused to say. I've called Toyota of tumwater a few times and, at first, they couldn't schedule me for an appointment until some two months out. In the most recent call they needed my home address and phone number, which I'm not inclined to give but did in hopes of getting this resolved, but then they needed my full VIN. If that's the case, why isn't it on the [xxx] recall notice" you listed the last 8 digits so clearly you have it. I texted "fix" to the number listed again this morning and finally get a response from "cindy" who asks for either the full VIN or the recall id. I share the recall id and told I need to send the full VIN. After a lot of back and forth, I'm told there's no recall option and I need to drive to another town. What do you mean there's no recall option? why are these instructions included in these mailings? do you people think we memorize VIN numbers? you say this repair is "urgent" "serious injury" "death" then why are there so many difficult steps involved in getting this [xxx] thing replaced" three easy steps to schedule is an outright lie. I've never had this much trouble with a recall. I've never had to provide a VIN just to get a [xxx] appointment. I need help getting this resolved. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Rainier, WA, USA

problem #47

Aug 202020

Tundra

  • miles
Our Tundra had a frame recall and it was the dealers decision on whether or not to replace dram or just cover up with undercoating. We disagreed with the decision to undercoat as the deal was showing signs of extensive rust. Now, our frame is extremely dangerous to the point of falling away from the body. Just about all parts under the truck have now suffered as well. We have never had the truck launch a boat, gone off road, or any other dangerous activities. Basically a train station and dump run vehicle. I am terribly disappointed with Toyota and their poor handling of the situation. Basically they told me that I would be responsible for the super expensive frame replacement; too bad. Engine, body, and interior are in great shape. I need help as I 1) cannot afford to pay for their mistake and 2) can't afford to replace this truck and it is vital for us. Just found out today that the frame is disintegrating quickly when we brought car to shop for a steering issue which we now find out was caused by excessive rust. Thank you

- Fairfield, CT, USA

problem #46

Jul 122020

Tundra

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated her husband was driving at an unknown speed, when he unexpectedly collided with an embankment and the air bags deployed. The contact husband was fatally injured and was pronounced dead at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot for further investigation. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Adger, AL, USA

problem #45

Nov 252019

Tundra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

We received a recall letter some time in November for our Toyota Tundra. I reached out to steven Toyota in harrisonburg Virginia shortly after receiving the letter. I was told they needed to order the part and would call back when received. I never received a call from steven Toyota, and have been attempted to get this resolved with multiple calls to the dealership since early January. The calls to the service department either go to voice mail or are hung up on after multiple rings. I finally got a hold of a service person on January 30th, who said they would call back in ten minutes when they found out information. I never received a call. I attempted to call back today, and the call went to voice mail. I do have a record of attempted phone log on my phone. I called stevens back and told the receptionist I would be filing a complaint, and she responded " I'm sorry for your inconvenience."

- Bridgewater, VA, USA

problem #44

Jan 232020

Tundra 8-cyl

  • 62,344 miles
I called the local Toyota dealer. Toyota of gastonia. 1.704.824.7777 and the manager.. [xxx] asked why the owner could not bring the car in to the dealership and leave it. And I told them the owner [xxx]. has copd and is on oxygen. And could not wait 3-4 hours.. and she said well if he can not drive couple hours. Why is he even going to fix the air bag?/ information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Shelby, NC, USA

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problem #43

Oct 232019

Tundra

  • miles
In response to the recent recall, I scheduled an appointment at round rock Toyota. I was told they would not complete the repair because "the new ones have been recalled also" and to wait until next year. They refused to remedy.

- Pflugerville, TX, USA

problem #42

Mar 012015

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • 125,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall - unit 1 - the van, other driver. Unit 2 - our Tundra, our son harker heights, Texas March 1, 2015 my son, who was a minor, [xxx] unit 1 was traveling North on East fm 2410 when unit 1 began to turn left on a green light onto stillhouse lake road in turning lane. Unit 2 was traveling South on East fm 2410. As unit 1 turned unit 2 struck unit 1 in the right rear. Unit 1 failed to yield the right of way. Unit 2 was considered totaled and the airbag never deployed. Our son did not go to the hospital that day but did a few days later because of some shoulder stiffness and neck issues. We were blessed he was able to walk away. Texas farm bureau is our policy we filed it under six month auto policy: [xxx] claim: [xxx] date of loss: 03/01/2015 view details description of loss son, [xxx] was driving veh going South on East FM2410 when he was struck by a 2014 Toyota sienna what failed to yield the right of way airbag never deployed coverage amount paid collision $9725.87 medical-personal injury protection $1993.17 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Clifton, TX, USA

problem #41

Sep 042017

Tundra

  • miles
I got a recall notice on my vehicle a few months back about airbags so I looked it up on this site and it says I have no recalls on my vehicle the airbag light has been on since I've got the truck but I thought it was a electrical issue but now after receiving the recall notice and reading the recall it really has me worried for the safety of me my wife and my children I would really like some information on the airbag recall and the suspension recall my vehicle has a lot of the same issues as the recall points out

- Ambrose, GA, USA

problem #40

Jun 262017

Tundra

  • 150,000 miles
We had the takata airbag recall service performed on our Tundra on 12/19/14. Then, just a coupe weeks ago in June 2017, the airbag light came on when my husband was driving to work on the highway, and the light has not gone off since. We took it to a local auto shop to diagnose this past weekend, and they said it was an issue relating to the airbag recall service--they said they've seen this numerous times now, all in vehicles that had the airbag recall service done. Some of the common red flags they made us aware of were: Horn is not working, as well as the cruise control. We took it to palm beach Toyota in West palm beach, Florida, this morning, and they diagnosed it as a spiral cable assembly that needs to be replaced--at a cost to us of $700 plus tax. That is something that should be covered under the recall, since it appears to be such a common occurance, it's obvious that this stems from the airbag recall service.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

problem #39

Feb 112016

Tundra

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Tundra. While the contact's wife was driving 40 mph, she was struck head-on by another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the spine, sternum, and ribs. Medical attention was required and the driver was transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the contact's insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to their legal department. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Garden Ridge, TX, USA

problem #38

Nov 032016

Tundra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact received a recall notification for an air bag recall; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #37

Oct 242016

Tundra 8-cyl

  • 187,000 miles
My husband and I were completely stopped, waiting to turn left in a suicide left turn lane in the city. A car suddenly entered the turn lane, headed straight towards us. I honked but the other driver did it brake or swerve, impacting us at a high rate of speed. Our air bags did not deploy....updated 02/23/17 updated 03/01/17 updated 9/5/18

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #36

Jul 022016

Tundra 6-cyl

  • 69,785 miles
Takata recall; received air bag recall 2014, took to david maus Toyota sanford, Florida and had passenger air bag corrected with my receipt. 2016 June, air bag warning light was on, (noticed while driving) took again to david maus Toyota, they found error code and checked all diagnostics, found nothing wrong. The simply diagnosis couldn't determine the cause and then was advised to pay for a thoroughly diagnosis, which I paid $128. Today July 2nd while driving truck, found air bag light on again (while driving) !! I spoke to david maus Toyota service manager July 2nd. He said I can bring it in again and my $128 dollars would go to any needed repairs. I'm taking my 2004 Tundra truck in, either July 5, 6, or 7th. The vehicle will stay inside my garbage until time to take to david maus Toyota. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Deland, FL, USA

problem #35

Jan 302016

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. On several occasions, the horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 08/16/16 the consuumer stated the air bag light flashed and a beeping noise was hears. Updated 10/25/16/

- Knightdale, NC, USA

problem #34

Jun 042014

Tundra

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V285000 (air bags) and 05V254000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #33

Jun 012016

Tundra

  • miles
Takata recall : Toyota and Toyota dealership in nassau bahamas refuse to be responsible for transporting the vehicle from the island of eleuthera bahamas to the island of nassau and then returning the vehicle. We live in the bahamas and there is no dealership on the island of eleuthera, we do not want to drive the vehicle and according to the recall notice "if you are uncomfortable driving the vehicle to the dealership, please contact your authorized Toyota dealer who will arrange for vehicle pickup." Both Toyota and the Toyota dealership are refusing to do the pickup.

- Governor's Harbour, TX, USA

problem #32

Jun 082015

Tundra

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tucumcari, NM, USA

problem #31

May 012016

Tundra

  • miles
Takata recall I called in to my local Toyota dealership about having the defective airbag replaced and it has been 3 weeks since we called in. They still have yet to call us back to inform us that our parts have come and when we call they just tell us that they have not received the parts for the fix. Worried about my passengers safety and I have not other way of transportation to wait any longer for it to be fixed.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #30

Aug 012015

Tundra

  • miles
Takata recall I have tried since Aug. 2015 to get my husband's truck to a dealer to have the airbag replaced. Every time I call to make an appt. I am told they don't have the replacements in and will put his name on a call list. I have yet to receive a call. I call about every couple weeks. I keep getting letters and post cards asking me to get this fixed, but if Toyota isn't sending the replacement bags how can I get this done. Tried of waiting!!

- Travelers Rest, SC, USA

problem #29

Feb 152016

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
Front passenger airbag inflator module contacted "automation Toyota Scion arapahoe", 10531 East arapahoe road, centennial, co 80112, service department (303) 792-1131. Multiple times (first time in December 2015, last time in February 15, 2016 to schedule the recall service (front passenger airbag inflator module replacement). Always promised to order parts for me and call me within 2 weeks. Never have heard back from them, totally ignored. Today is April 22, 2016, driving highly unsafe vehicle.......updated 05-12-16

- Castle Rock, CO, USA

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