2004 Toyota Tundra Limited from North America - Comments

Squeak from the bed.

I purchased a 4WD Limited Double Cab with the TRD Package in February of 2004. Thus far I have driven it in the snow, 3000-mile trip to Mexico, two trips to Las Vegas and a drive up the coast to San Francisco. It has driven superbly. I purchased the truck to be used as the family vehicle. I have read a few other reviews and can address the gas cap problem. Due to my trip to Mexico I purchased a locking cap (same as the 2003). In replacing the stock cap I read the owner's manual and noticed that even though it goes in one way, not a screw type, it does click more than once. Toyota recommends you turn the cap so that it clicks a few times. Apparently this helps to tighten the cap down. I had the "check engine light come on once, and quickly solved the problem by ensuring I click the cap a few times after I refuel. The light turned off on its own.

I had the truck loaded down, at least 1200 lbs., during most of my road trip into Mexico. I was surprised at how well it handled for being loaded down. The torquey engine helped when going uphill, but I did wish the engine had a little more power. The BF Goodrich tires that come on the TRD package are considered snow tires and as such handle well in the snow. I did not slide once during a trip to the local mountains. Aside from the lack of more HP/Torque the only other problem I have had is a squeak that comes from the bed whenever I hit an uneven road/surface. I have yet to take it in. Other than that the truck if fun to drive and safe for my family. The 15-mpg mileage is the trade off for having my family safe during our road trips. It is now July and I have put over 10,000 miles on the truck.

I am trying to locate a locking gas cap for my 2003 where did you get it thanks.

That squeak that you are hearing in the bed of your truck is likely your shocks. I took my 2004 TRD Double Cab in because of this squeak and it turns out the rear shocks were screwed up. They replaced them under warranty and the noise has stopped. I would suggest that you do the same.

Great truck otherwise.

I also had a 2004 tundra-trd.I took the truck to a local dealarship. The squeek was resolved with the replacement of a shock. But my truck was otherwise ruined by the dealership. Toyota claimed this was a dealership problem not a product issue. I since have gotten rid of the truck, being that the dents could not be removed by a proffessional shop. be ware.

Hopefully, at some point the public will come to realize that "Toyota SERVICE" and "Toyota QUALITY" are oxymorons. Anyone actually expecting Toyota to fix problems is going to be VERY disappointed (and believe me, there will be PLENTY of problems to be fixed!!)

22:00 I think that instead, some of the public will read your comment, and realize that you don't have a clue about what you're talking about. None of my Toyota's have EVER had a problem.

LOTS of Toyotas have PLENTY of problems. Just look through the 2006 Camry and 2003-2006 Tundra reviews. I never had a problem with any of my domestics. I had TONS of problems with my imports. That's why I only drive domestics now.

I just bought a 2003 Toyota tundra limited and all I can say is wow this truck is awesome and it also has a lot of power this is my first full size truck I had two mid size fords and one Chevy that was great truck.. but it was time for a new truck and the Toyota's have gotten really good reviews and it is certified that means its warrantied up to 100,000 miles so I still have a 40,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty on my 03 that includes free oil changes for 3 years and road side assistance whats that tell you also every one I told that I bought a tundra say it's a real good truck and very reliable.