2004 Toyota 4Runner Automatic Transmission 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.
What owners report
- cruise control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2004 toyota 4runner sports edition. I always hear rattling noise when i am driving 40 mph. Recently, i took my car to toyota to have this issue serviced. They said it was the transfer case. I was going drive it out of state with my wife for our anniversary, but they recommended i not to drive it. They replaced the transfer case. It was going to cost me over $1300, but luckily i had purchased an extended…
ODI 10362990
Automatic Transmission
I was driving on the freeway at 60 mph and tapped on the gas pedal and it became stuck and rapidly accelerated the car. I had to shift the car to neutral and tap the brakes in order to get the gas pedal unstuck. The car had been on cruise control earlier but at the time that the gas pedal was stuck cruise control was off. Hitting the brake did not immediately disengage the gas pedal as would be expected if it was on…
ODI 10333845
Automatic Transmission
While driving in cruise control, and foot completely off of the gas pedal. The car will suddenly surge ahead in what feels like going into passing gear. It does this at various times. And without any warning. Slamming on the brake seems to stop it. *tr
ODI 10303379
Automatic Transmission
When coming to a stop my 4runner will make a clunk noise as if i was rear ended. It has done this since i have owned the trunk. Taking it to dealer, they said that it is normal, just the transmission is downshifting. *tr
ODI 10311470
Automatic Transmission · Driveshaft · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
I have a 2004 limited 4runner toyota, all wheel drive, with v8. After about 20 thousand miles, my vehicle began making a very loud noise when coming to a stop, while simultaneously surging forward like i was rear ended. This noise also has a distinct metallic sound and jarring vibration each and every time. If the brake is not presses firmly, the car will lounge forward. This noise and "clanking" also occurs when…
ODI 10205151
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2004 toy 4-runner, v-[redacted] that i am generally satisfied with, but there is one issue that is frightening. When i come to an abrupt stop there is a forward lunge that feels like i have been hit from behind. The vehicle lunges forward the brakes do not always contain this forward motion. I have narrowly adverted hitting the car in front of me several times. This is obviously a safety issue that frankly…
ODI 10292468
Automatic Transmission
Resonance through steering wheel during light to heavy acceleration when trans was shifting. Dealer, at this time says it is a characteristic of this vehicle. 1000's rpms and up sometimes worse then others. *jb
ODI 10093083