2004 Toyota 4Runner Power Train Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- completely rusted · 4 records
- transmission lines · 4 records
- wheel drive · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Suspension
Excessive frame rust. Replaced complete rear end in 2013. Told by hyannis toyota that it was unsafe to drive because of excessive rust. The rear end is now rusted out again in 2019 and needs replacing. In april 2019 could not have suspension replaced until frame welding was completed. Additional work of cutting out rear upper trailing arm brackets and weld in place and fabricate fuel tank strap mount and weld in…
ODI 11203339
Power Train · Service Brakes
Rumble when over 20 mph and turning slightly right on any surface.
ODI 11194792
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Transmission failed due to rusted transmission lines. Leads up to finding out that frame is completely rusted out. Unable to fix it due to frame rust. Suspension are of frame rusted as well...barely holding on. Traveling from tn to pa when all this happened.
ODI 11169986
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Parts of the vehicles exterior and including frame and subframe components are excessively rusted. Parts are of the suspension and other hard parts are having to be replaced due to corrosion.
ODI 11152351
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Takata recall frame is completely rusted. Causing all the undercarriage to rust out and make the vehicle very dangerous to drive. Even the body is starting to rust away. Only has 116,000 miles on it which is crazy.
ODI 11184991
Power Train
Oil leaking from transfer case actuator motor assembly powertrain transfer case. Vehicle is stationary
ODI 10911381
Body · Power Train · Suspension
RUST EAT MY FRAME INTO
ODI 10861247
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I have an ongoing problem with our 2004 toyota 4runner. It started about 4 years ago when the maryland state emmission test facility plugged into my odbi2 port. All the dash lights were on and i went in to the office and complained. I filed a form with emissions. I work out of town, my wife is a teacher and we have two small kids. Going to the dealer was not an option until school was our. In the mean time the truck…
ODI 10837656
Body · Power Train · Suspension
There is excessive rust/corrosion on the frame of the truck. The skid plates completely rusted off the truck in 2010. The transmission lines have corroded to the point they have to be replaced. The engine oil cooler and radiator supports have rusted through. The exhaust rusted off the truck in 2010 as well. Currently there is extensive corrosion on the frame of the truck and the suspension components. These issues…
ODI 10820610
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I was going 5 mph and hit my brakes. The control arm was ripped from the frame due to rot/rust. Toyota is aware of this problem for 4runners, but has only offered assistance on the tacoma and tundras. The body of my vehicle has no rust anywhere, and the mileage is extremely low. I cannot even find a mechanic to fix it, because the frame is so bad. I was told, if it gets fixed, another part of the frame may fail when…
ODI 10731909
Power Train
Driving down the local highway, smelled transmission fluid burning. Pulled over to find transmission fluid leaking from under the radiator area. I was near the garage that works on the vehicle and was able to drive there. Skid plate was removed and the transmission lines that run along the radiator support frame rusted through. The mechanic servicing the vehicle said i was lucky, that this could have caused…
ODI 10658731
Body · Power Train
Front support frame under radiator rusted through. The local toyota dealer told me this is a common problem and there is no fix. The vehicle is unsafe to drive and the question is how would this hold up in a frontal crash. The vehicle has a little over 85,000 miles and this happens. It is in a area where salt is used. Many of these vehicles are on the road, many like me would not have known of a broken frame unless…
ODI 10658726
Power Train · Service Brakes
I opened the passenger side door to place my bag down. The car rolled out of gear down my driveway with my daughter in the front seat. Then i had to jump into the rolling car to put it back into park and the keys were not in the ignition. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10503306
Power Train · Service Brakes
Drive shaft is clanging, banging, causing slamming with the braking action surging forward several feet before stopping. *tr
ODI 10460358
Power Train · Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4-runner. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact attempted to engage the 4-wheel drive but it would not engage. The vehicle was brought to a stop and she then attempted to engage the 4-wheel drive again but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was advised that the transfer hose was fractured and both rear axles were leaking. The failure…
ODI 10386703
Power Train
Four months ago i purchased a 2004 toyota 4runner limited with approx. 82,000 miles. A month or so later, i approached a stop sign and as i braked, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. I stepped as hard as i could on the brake and fortunately, the vehicle stopped. At the time, i was scared but thought that maybe by mistake, my foot was spanning both pedals (i didn't think so but couldn't be 100% positive). Yesterday, i…
ODI 10310253
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Annoying engine or drive train vibration between 1400 and 2000 rpm. More noticeable on upgrades. Releasing accelerator pedal results in eliminating the vibration as the engine speed decreases. The vehicle is a 2004 toyota 4 runner v8 limited. This issue was initially noticed at about 700 miles on the odometer. *cb
ODI 10054303