2004 Toyota 4Runner Unknown Or Other Problems
- 71
- 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
- frame rust · 15 records
- rust frame · 11 records
- frame rusted · 8 records
- unsafe drive · 7 records
- frame rusting · 6 records
- rust corrosion · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Unknown Or Other
Excessive frame rust, including holes, and general rust all around the frame. Specifically in the front and rear.
ODI 11123248
Unknown Or Other
2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER FRAME RUST RECALL
ODI 11121545
Unknown Or Other
After washing the car one day, and spraying off the underside of the vehicle. I noticed a quarter sized hole in the passenger side frame. It looks to be rusted. I further examined the car and found further premature rust throughout the vehicle.
ODI 11171016
Body · Seats · Unknown Or Other
Rust on the frame including the rear bumper, crack in the dashboard from drivers side over to the center of car. Drivers seat excessive movement at attachment between seat back and base on external portion of seat. The vehicle was parked at various times when inspected. Repainted rims that paint had flaked and peeled.
ODI 11121774
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
While driving on the highway my car went out of alignment due to a rotten torsion bar mount. The entire frame also has lots of rot
ODI 11128186
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The frame and structure have rusted from the inside out to an alarming degree. Specifically at the frame weld points in midsection and the rear attachments to axle. It is a safety hazard and it has rusted far more quickly and dramatically than any of the other components. None of my other vehicles have deteriorated in this way.
ODI 11112779
Unknown Or Other
My 2004 toyota 4 runner has serious safety issues with the frame rusting. I have routinely maintained the vehicle, including routine washing underneath on the frame. I took my vehicle into the toyota dealer for service and they declared the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to rust on the frame. There is nothing wrong with the body of the vehicle, no rust. The engine works perfectly. The toyota dealer kept pictures of…
ODI 11109788
Unknown Or Other
A thin metal support plate welded to rear axle connects upper control arms to rear axle. Both support plates totally disintegrated from rust. These plates are a structural component of vehicle suspension system. When the upper control arms failed from failed support plates, the brake warning light came on. The brake line had been damaged most lightly from brake line being hit by control arm. The motion/loud noise of…
ODI 11185715
Body · Unknown Or Other
Upon pre-inspection of my personal vehicle for purchase i found that both rear corners of the frame were totally rotted out. Upon further inspection, after removal of the rear bumper, it turned out that the rust extended almost entirely through the corners of the frame. There was also a major hole in the frame where the factory welds were conjoining pieces of the frame right where the exhaust bracket mounts to the…
ODI 11183554
Unknown Or Other
Was there a recall or warranty enhancement on 4runners with cracked dashboards??? My mother owns a 2004 4runner (vin #[xxx]) and we just learned that there was a warranty enhancement/recall that covered the replacement of this item however, she never received any notification in the mail advising of such. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt
ODI 11183170
Unknown Or Other
Michelin green x tires, size 265/65/17. With less than 35,000 miles, the tires are splitting on the side walls as well as between the treads. I've been using michelin tires since the early 90's and these are the worst tires i have ever used. Makes me think twice before i buy another set. The tires were installed in march 2012 and used seasonally due to the location and snow tire requirements imposed while serving…
ODI 11063678
Body · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle frame has holes around high stress areas from severe rust and corrosion.
ODI 11062265
Unknown Or Other
Dashboard cracking next stage is melting which will cause glare on windshield reducing visibility.
ODI 11080012
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Toyota dashboard cracking / melting after toyota extended warranty ze6 closed out. This needs to be a recall i have seen dashboards that have melted and cause window glare. Which affects drives ability to see.
ODI 11079888
Unknown Or Other
The under carriage of the toyota 4 runner is extremely rusted, including frame, frame braces under radiator and several other areas. I do need help from toyota to correct this problem.
ODI 11046183
Service Brakes · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The fram is excessively rusted from years in 'cold weather states.
ODI 11124443
Unknown Or Other
The dashboard has been melting and cracking. Its gets sticky, extremely shiny and gooy during hot weather and caused a reflection of the shiny dashboard on the windshield while driving, in atlanta georgia
ODI 10993650
Unknown Or Other
My 2004 toyota 4runner is experiencing more-than-normal frame rust. It appears it should have been involved in the tacoma, sequoia, tundra recall. Parts are rusting through and the entire frame is covered in rust.
ODI 10970542
Unknown Or Other
Unbelievable frame rust to the point it is not safe. Seems to be a common problem that toyota will not address and correct..
ODI 10968524
Body · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Frame and rear axle housing rust - caused the upper control arms, which prevent rotation of the rear axel, to disconnect from the housing/frame. Also, steering has become stiff and bumpy as you turn the wheel. This may be due to front crossmember rust or rust on the steering universal joint.
ODI 11001548
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
My 2004 toyota 4runner has extreme amounts of rust on the frame to the point where there are actual holes forming. This is a major structural issue for the vehicle and incredibly unsafe. I worry that this may cause an accident or render my vehicle inoperable in the future.
ODI 11052248
Unknown Or Other
The frame of my 2004 4runner has holes perforated through the frame. I purchased this vehicle new and have always serviced it through the toyota dealer. It only has 86,000 miles on it, has been garage kept, and shouldn't be at the end of it's life as suggested by the toyota service advisor. I am extremely disappointed in my toyota vehicle.
ODI 10924079
Body · Unknown Or Other
I took my vehicle to freedom toyota in hamburg, pa to get serviced and they told me my frame was rusted that bad that it would not pass inspection, and could not be repaired. This is very upsetting, because it's only 12 years old. I have a 1998 toyota 4runner previously and that was 14 years old before i got rid of it with 324,000 miles. The bumpers were known to rust out on those, and the frame was rusted on that…
ODI 10904885
Body · Unknown Or Other
The entire frame and underneath the vehicle is rusted from front to back.
ODI 10910182
Unknown Or Other
Driving down road @40 mph, all of a sudden felt like driving ice. Immediately let off gas pedal to remain in control of vehicle. Above 35 mph, can barely stay in control. Thankfully close to home, crawled home under 25 mph. Thank god i wasn't driving on the highway @ 70mph. At highway speeds i certainly don't think i would have been able to stay in control, & would have been the cause of a major possibly deadly…
ODI 10876022