1. Toyota 4Runner
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Suspension

2004 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Problems

59
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.

Among these 59 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • rust frame · 13 records
  • frame rust · 10 records
  • unsafe drive · 9 records
  • frame rusted · 8 records
  • rusted through · 6 records
  • completely rusted · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi20
150–400k mi18
60–100k mi9
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 16, 2012 · 94,000 miles

    Body · Suspension · Wheels

    Frame is rusted badly poor breaking system i had to replace the lines that keeps my toyota stabilized. I put so much money into my 2004 toyota 4 runner limited. Now the rust has taken over on sides and under radiator. Transmission lines now leaking badly rust has been an on going problem but when i had it inspecited mechanic brought me out in the garage to show me.

    ODI 11139870

  • February 20, 2012

    Suspension

    Takata recall this year the exact same frames were replaced on the toyota tacoma. My frame and cross members are rusted out on the front end and this has been garage kept and only has 92k miles. My 4runner should not hsve this much rust on the frame, after it has been meticulously taken care of.

    ODI 11139188

  • November 10, 2011 · 86,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension

    2004 toyota 4runner limited, has excessive chassis rust and rotted out at some point on the sub frame, contacted the dealer and there is no recall available also called toyota and recall is not available.i am afraid that the chassis will break and cause an accident.

    ODI 10744741

  • September 1, 2011

    Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    Excessive rust and corrosion to the point where my skid plate came off and transmission fluid lines broke apart, leading to major leak and fix - luckily it came off in driveway and not on highway where someone could have been significantly injured. Shocks have holes in them from rust and corrosion, as do support bars and frame. Can break off pieces of the frame in my hand without effort. Concerned that frame could…

    ODI 10773968

  • June 15, 2011 · 50,000 miles

    Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    Extreme frame rust on my 2004 toyota 4runner. Has only 82,000 miles and well maintained. Body in good condition, no rust at all. Has a lot of rust in the engine compartment also, tabs, lines etc. I know there was a recall on the tacoma for frame rust and i am aware that this vehicle is on a tacoma frame. It is becoming unsafe to drive. I bought this vehicle new because i though the toyota brand was a well built…

    ODI 11025066

  • July 7, 2010 · 80,000 miles

    Suspension

    Severe chassis rust, possibly affecting vehicle and personal safety

    ODI 11010010

  • December 31, 2009 · 80,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields

    Major rust on frame and other mechanical parts. Not exposed to salt does not occur with my other vehicles. *tr

    ODI 10503523

  • October 5, 2005

    Seat Belts · Service Brakes · Structure · Suspension

    I have a toyota tacoma 4 door 4 cly pick up..i was on the internet and just notice a recall about brakes,,is my truck included in this recall? And another i have never got any letter or anything telling me about any recalls on my truck and i see here there has been recall for front ball joints and crack frames ,,,seat belt problems..i was in shock..so what do i do can they still fix any problems if any and check my…

    ODI 10644882

  • November 20, 2004

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension

    When stepping on brakes, pedal vibrates and gets very soft. Vehicles stopping distance is marginal at best. Rotors have been "cut" already with just 13k on the vehicles due to rust build up.boch toyota in norwood mass. Tells me that the brake issue is "normal" !! There is also a loud whining noise when applying the brakes. They tell me this is normal also ! Also, the tires had to be rebalanced at 13k as i was told…

    ODI 10105812