2004 Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2004

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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%)

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2004 Toyota Tacoma suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

138000 mi

US $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. 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

105000 mi

US $250
Replace leaking power steering return hose and power steering fluid. 
109000 mi

US $280
Replaced rear shocks. 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

131000 mi

US $2000
both front lower ball joints badly worn steering bushing badly worn, with slop 
142300 mi

US $40
Rear shocks 
163000 mi

US $50
Replaced inner and outer tie rods due to failure of passenger side tie rod. Replaced lower ball joints - preventative maintenance. 
171000 mi

US $74
Replaced upper ball joints. At highway speeds, the front end would bounce off of bumps and steer away from the curve in the road. 
155900 mi

C $440
snapped leaves in rear spring pack 
160580 mi

C $400
front left lower ball joint failed dramatically 
207700 mi

C $300
replace lower ball joints 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

109000 mi

US $500
Broken tie rod. Replace both right and left sides 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

229000 mi

US $1200
lower control arms 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems

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