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2004 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (33%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (2%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 43 repairs.
2004 Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Toyota Tacoma
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| Toyota Tacoma in North Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201585000 mi | Rust problems through out frame body and bumper. Problems started early in life of the truck and continued to get worse. Toyota refused to stand behind their product. Claimed the truck was in an accident. It was not. | ||
2004 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Missouri, United States Aug 2016 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017138000 miUS $345 | Changed all 4 shocks/coil springs - FRONT - Gabriel Ultra Ready Mount G57010, REAR - Gabriel Ultra G53494 (Shocks ran about $ 313) Replace front brake pads - Duralast Gold C max DGC799. | ||
| Jan 2018141 miUS $113 | Replace upstream O2 sensor due Check Engine light on and 2 codes. Replaced with Denso 234-0091 and cleared codes. I used an AutoLink AL 319 code reader for diagnosis and for clearing the codes. NOTE: I read about and saw 5 or 6 Youtube presentations about this replacement procedure and they were all very convoluted and had a number of steps that were simply not needed, like special tools, jacking up the truck, etc. NO special tools are needed. At least on my make and year Tacoma, I simply crawled under the right side of the truck (no jacking up the truck as many suggested - I have stock rims), looked where the exhaust pipe curved up towards the exhaust manifold, just before the Cat, and the O2 sensor was clearly visible and accessible. The ONLY hassle was trying to put back the connector bracket for the O2 sensor connector. I couldn't get my stubby fingers to do it! So, I zip tied it to a cool spot on the chassis. It took about an hour because of my struggle with the connector bracket but more like 40 minutes if I didn't. Also as preventative maintenance, I cleaned MAF Unit. There is a spray solution I used for this, available at an auto parts store. Just remember NOT to touch or scrape the actual sensor. From 1/25/2018 to present date 2/24/2018, Engine Check Light has not come on. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 2021120000 miUS $185 | leak in radiator, had it replaced along with the hoses | ||
| Sep 2021124000 miUS $80 | engine light came on, took it to autozone to get code scanned, one of the oxygen sensors went out. Ordered the part, replaced it myself, check engine light turned off after replacement. | ||
2004 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in New Jersey, United States May 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015154000 miUS $2500 | Manifold gasket airflow sensor needed to be replaced | ||
| Jun 2016170000 miUS $350 | Parking brake was rusted and seized. Had to be replaced. | ||
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Alaska, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016101000 miUS $250 | Replaced headlights (fogged) and taillights (cracked) | ||
| May 2017105000 miUS $250 | Replace leaking power steering return hose and power steering fluid. | ||
| Sep 2017109000 miUS $280 | Oxygen Sensor (front) Replaced rear shocks. | ||
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2014150000 miUS $3 | universal joints failed. | ||
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Alabama, United States May 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 2015134000 miUS $102 | Replaced the air/fuel sensor. | ||
| Nov 2015142300 miUS $40 | Rear shocks | ||
| Dec 2015144000 miUS $465 | Timing belt | ||
| Mar 2016148000 miUS $200 | Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs. Ignition coils started to fail prior to replacement. Timing was misfiring. | ||
| Jul 2016152000 miUS $20 | Parking brake not holding. Replaced both parking brake cables inside drum brakes. | ||
| Aug 2016153200 miUS $150 | Muffler and tailpipe rusted out. Likely due to use of truck backing boat trailer into saltwater boat ramps. | ||
| May 2017163000 miUS $50 | Replaced inner and outer tie rods due to failure of passenger side tie rod. Replaced lower ball joints - preventative maintenance. | ||
| Jun 2017164000 mi | Frame recall - rust perforation through the frame. Work included replacement of frame, rear leaf springs, body mounts, brake lines, parking brake cable, and other parts. | ||
| Dec 2017171000 miUS $872 | Replaced upper ball joints. At highway speeds, the front end would bounce off of bumps and steer away from the curve in the road. Replaced CV joints and inner seals. There was a popping noise when taking full turns. | ||
| Mar 2018172106 miUS $605 | Rear axle seal failed and leaked differential fluid into rear brake drum on driver side. Mechanic replaced rear axle bearings and seals for both axles. | ||
| Jan 2021191000 miUS $437 | Valve cover seal | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 2014155900 miC $440 | snapped leaves in rear spring pack | ||
| Sep 2014160580 miC $400 | front left lower ball joint failed dramatically | ||
| Feb 2016186000 mi | unseize rusty caliper piston (liquid salt used on roads!!) | ||
| Apr 2017207700 miC $300 | replace lower ball joints replace rear u-joint at diff | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Alaska, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 2014131000 miUS $2000 | Left rear axle seal leaking both front lower ball joints badly worn steering bushing badly worn, with slop | ||
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Kentucky, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017168576 miUS $700 | The frame was replaced. In addition I had them replace the radiator and valve cover gaskets. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Indiana, United States May 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014109000 miUS $500 | Broken tie rod. Replace both right and left sides | ||
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Hawaii, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021170000 miUS $700 | Remove frozen okug#1 and replace oxygen sensor | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in California, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 2014180300 miUS $119 | replace dead battery | ||
| Apr 2017210000 miUS $715 | new radiator installed | ||
| Sep 2018229000 miUS $1100 | lower control arms harmonic balancer | ||
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