2004 Toyota Tacoma electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Toyota Tacoma — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The…”
filed Jan 13, 2023
“Drivers side door handle fell off, while stationary. I grabbed handle to open door like normal, and part of it crumbled im my hand and then fell to the ground. It could not be put back on due to excessive corrosion. This is a huge safty risk of someone getting trapped in the vehicle if something…”
filed Mar 14, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 15 | 11% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 11 | 22% |
| 2022 Tacoma | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 9 | 12% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 8 | 9% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 20 | 9% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 14 | 7% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 22 | 9% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 36 | 11% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 7 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Toyota Tacoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.