2004 Toyota 4Runner Visibility Problems

7
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.

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
60–100k mi	3
1–30k mi	1
30–60k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

February 1, 2010
Visibility
2004 toy 4runner. Drivers side sun visor is loose and "drops" into the drivers filed of view, especially for a tall driver like me... Leaning forward will allow the driver to hit head against it. This started a little while ago, and is now just ongoing. *tr
ODI 10336275
July 9, 2009 · 75,000 miles
Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Visibility
I have a 2004 toyota 4 runner that has a problem with its rear wiper blade not working and rear defrost. I had to bring it in for them to reset it after the reset it worked for about a week then stopped working again. I was told that there's a glitch in the wiper and rear defrost computer that needs replacement but was not recalled yet so i had to pay for it myself. Not have the money to do so it still not working…
ODI 10278044
January 10, 2009 · 45,000 miles
Visibility
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the blower motor that produces the heat is frozen. While driving various speeds, he cannot defrost the window. The dealer stated that there was a safety bulletin for this failure, but the contact would have to pay $600 for the repair. He left the vehicle at the dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10254825
December 20, 2008 · 89,500 miles
Visibility
The moon roof would not return to original position, had to buy a repair kit from toyota, they know of this problem but would not fix it. Had to bring repair kit to a local body shop. Toyota knows of this problem, but does not think it dangerous enough to fix at their cost. Laid out 225.00 to fix. *tr
ODI 10263520
June 25, 2008 · 75,000 miles
Visibility
Both sunvisors have failed, they do not stay up or all the way down ,they must be held up with velcro straps. *tr
ODI 10348417
May 31, 2007
Hatchback/Liftgate · Visibility
-hatchback electronic closure fails for the second time within a one year period -replaced motor once because vehicle does not operate without--exhaust fumes come through the hatchback, unable to lock vehicle, lights don't automatically shut off, water d
ODI 10227060
January 15, 2005 · 15,000 miles
Visibility
After about 12months of normal/ typical use, the sun visor (on the driver side) will no longer stay up; it constantly drops. This is a huge distraction and obstructs the field of view. *tr
ODI 10265623