2003 Toyota 4Runner Structure Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure · Unknown Or Other
Frame rusted recall : i am the original owner of this 4runner and i am told that i cannot pass inspection because the frame is rusted out. There are a number of areas of the frame that has holes rusted out and i feel the saftey of the vehicle is very much jeopardised now and toyota should recall the frame or give a credit towards a new toyota 4 runner. I would be interested in that. I can upload pictures of my frame…
ODI 11163683
Structure · Wheels
I'm an owner of a 2003 4runner and have researched the issues involving the paint on the wheels pealing. I have found that it is an issue with several, if not all wheels that toyota uses on their 4 runners and other trucks. Why does toyota continue to sell and use a wheel when they know it is defective, and why aren't they correcting the problem by issuing refunds, or repair services? The defect leads to the wheel…
ODI 10823985
Structure
Rotting out frame with gaping holes. There are several large holes in the frame, and along the weld lines and soft spots leading to more as well. Unsafe to drive and now off the road (i am now without a car or value for trade in). Apparently, according to 3 separate mechanics i brought the truck to, it resembles the tacoma rotting that led to recall (that i had never known about). According to last mechanic who i…
ODI 10725383
Structure
My dashboard is melting from the sun. It's sticky, cracking and everything is sticking to it. The safety and biggest issue is the glare on the windshield affecting my ability to see clearly. It's the entire dash, but most of the glare is on the driver's side. *tr
ODI 10628612
Structure
My 2003 4runner has a big rust problem... The frame is rotting at an exponential rate... Recently took in for an oil change, and my mechanic said the frame was severely rusted out, and was starting to have perforations...i haul my children around in the vehicle and it is starting to worry me that it is going to be unsafe to drive... I called toyota to try and remedy the situation, but they pretended like there was…
ODI 10651030
Air Bags · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the dashboard was developing a crack on the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics and both stated that the air bag was leaking causing the dashboard to crack. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
ODI 10653468
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
While in process of replacing serpentine belt and idler pulleys on engine, i noticed (after removing lower engine shield under vehicle) significant rust damage to front frame segment under radiator support. The right side tow hook and corner of frame it was mounted to fell off in my hand when i touched it. Upon further inspection, there are other parts of vehicle frame with rust damage, though none appear to be as…
ODI 10577916
Structure
Dashboard is melting becoming sticky and cracking due to heat exposure. Dashboard is defective and needs to be replaced. Their is a high risk the dashboard could fall apart and cause a serious accident. *tr
ODI 10631466
Structure
The dash of my 4 runner has split all the way across the front. It's not from the sun because my car is in the garage when i'm not at work. I keep my windows cracked when i'm at work it's hot outside. It's on the front where all my gauges are not on the top. I googled the problem i have and it looks like i'm not the only one with this problem. One picture i saw looked just like mine. I took it to our locate toyota…
ODI 10482271
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked from the driver to the passenger side air bag areas. The contact was concerned that the air bags would deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 118,364. Updated 02/28/12 *bf
ODI 10444327
Structure
2003 toytoa 4-runner that has a 5 to 6 in crack in the pasenger side dash that could cause huge problems with the airbag if it were to deploy. With this crack ii the dash it could cause the airbag to not deploy, not deploy properly or pop when deploying. In all of these situations a passenger could be severly injured or killed because of this problem. They are numerous reports of this happening and toyota has just…
ODI 10353944
Frontal · Structure
I have a crack in the dash 1 foot long above the passenger airbag only 15000 miles on truck. Alot of other post are on the internet with same crack or more. It has always been garaged. I am worried that something will spill and short the airbag. For a truck drove so little and always in the dark this should not happen. Toyota place 9670 trask av garden grove ca asked toyota to replace it they said it was a defect.…
ODI 10348376
Structure
Dash cracking in 2003 toyota 4 runner. Cracks materialized from drivers side to passenger side. Numerous. Exact dealer recommendations to not use anything other than a damp cloth to clean the dash board. This suv is garaged and normally not out in direct sunlight. I haven't seen a dash crack like this since the old ones back in the late 70's. Toyota needs to step up to the plate and fix this obvious flaw in their…
ODI 10365921
Structure
The gas-filled struts that holds up the hood experienced premature failure. Once the hood is opened, the hood would begin slowing coming down and the pace picks up. The hood would slam shut violently and can potential cause injury to someone who is working on the engine. *tr
ODI 10237198
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact stated the dashboard was exhibiting cracks near the air bag. The failure began years prior but became progressively worse over time. The dealer advised him to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 123,000. Updated…
ODI 10347541
Structure
Dashboard is cracked from driver side to passenger side. Spider web like cracks over glove box. *tr
ODI 10456516