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2002 Toyota Tundra vs 2004 Toyota Tundra

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 Toyota Tundra2004 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA complaints482465
Recall campaigns38
Service bulletins (TSBs)126201
Investigations36
Crash reports3024
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)14–1614–16
Median reported incident mileage91,436 mi101,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentToyota TundraToyota Tundra
Structure154200
Suspension81152
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9715
Power Train5146
Air Bags2149
Steering3826
Service Brakes1318
Vehicle Speed Control1411

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion195218
Vibration / shaking6410
Stalling1813
Check engine light90
Airbag warning light80
Brake problems70
Clunking / rattling70
Steering problems50

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.