2004 Toyota 4Runner Air Bags Problems
- 21
- 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 21 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota 4runner. While driving in reverse over a small bump, both frontal air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to larry h miller toyota murray (5650 s state st, murray, ut 84107, [redacted]) and numerous failure codes were located. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags). The vehicle was unable to be driven. The…
ODI 11281856
Air Bags
The airbags failed to deploy upond impact from a tractor trailer. Car completely totaled.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11122771
Air Bags
I had to schedule appointments to take the car to toyota because of the airbag defect.this happened twice once in 2013 and they said that there was no charge and than they charged me $346 and said it was to replace fluids...the second recall was in 2016 this time there was no charge.
ODI 11014129
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. When the contact started the vehicle, the four side curtain air bags deployed in the vehicle. The contact sustained neck injuries and the passenger sustained burns and cuts on the left side of his arm. The occupants did not require medical attention. There was no fire, crash, or police report filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed…
2 injuries
ODI 10968707
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10911125
Air Bags
I was notified in april 2016 that my curtain airbags may need a new module due to the unintentional operation of these air bags. Since then, i have heard nothing from the dealer. I think toyota is dragging their feet in supplying the dealers with the replacement module.
ODI 10916230
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The vin was not available.
ODI 10864784
Air Bags · Body
I have already received information on the interim g1c. This is also about the frame on my vehicle which is rusted very bad. The rear passenger arm mount has already broken. There are also holes in the trave and the long pieces of metal on the frame. The skid plates are also rusted. Also the tow ring on the passenger side is getting ready to snap. I have been learning more information about this problem with some…
ODI 10871438
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 10 mph, the driver and passenger side curtain air bags deployed independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10690818
Air Bags · Structure
Severe cracks on dash panel on passenger airbag and whole dash. *tr
ODI 10660116
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the contact crashed into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 90,444.
Crash reported
ODI 10605921
Air Bags · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Vehicle has abnormal amount of rust on frame metal parts with excessive chipping an corrosion. Also, of almost more concern is that the airbag sensors are completely rotted through, as if they were sacrificial anodes. Frame failure due to abnormal rust could cause a catastrophic accident. Sensor failure of the airbag sensors (behind front bumper) while driving could cause serious injury or death to driver or other…
ODI 10648797
Air Bags · Structure
We have a melting dash in our 4 runner. It can burn to the touch and has progressively gotten worse over past year. It is sticky to touch also and has a bad odor also. We made complaint to toyota but no offer to repair. I called dealerships and they said they have been notified of the problem but toyota corp has not given them approval for parts to replace. I am concerned about summer months getting hotter and it…
ODI 10715021
Air Bags · Structure
I began to notice that my dash has started to crack and it is in the area of the air bag. I did some research and found out that many 2004 toyota 4runner owners are having the same problem. I called toyota to ask for info and they refused to assist in the matter or even help pay for it to be replaced. This concerns me for my safety, since it is in the area of the air bag. Toyota is aware of this defect in the dash…
ODI 10479425
Air Bags
Driver side and passenger side air bags deployed when ignition switch was turned to first position. Engine was not running and car was in park. My car was parked in my garage at the time air bags exploded and has not been in any accidents.
ODI 10424828
Air Bags
I was driving my children to school and a car coming in the opposite direction tried to make a left hand turn in front of me, she did not have time to make the turn( i didn't even have time to put on brakes) which ended up in a head on collision. I was going around 45mph and my airbag did not deploy. No one was seriously hurt but my head and upper body did get bruised and banged up pretty bad. I do have a police…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10399707
Air Bags · Structure
Approx 3 years ago, i noticed a small crack in the dash on the passenger side, i thought maybe someone did something and did not tell me. Since that time, my dash has increased in the amount and length of the cracks. One crack is about 24-28 inches long and others are about 2 inches and longer. I looked on the internet and found many complaints about the same issue. My 4runner is garage kept and i have not done…
ODI 10474132
Air Bags
Air bags failed to deploy. I had sent in a complaint after the incident. Car was totaled and driver was injured with a front end collision. Toyota refused to look at car for airbag defects. I can send images if needed. Recalled for too much force? How about just defective? This is at least as dangerous as deploying with too much force in my opinion. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10508376
Air Bags · Structure
My dashboard has several cracks form one side to the other all across the airbag which concerns me a whole lot, i also have a 2002 4runner which does not have this problem, the material is pretty different to the 2004, the 2004 looks and feel very poor, not sure if toyota will step up to the plate to warranty this defect ! If the airbag deployed on its own and someone get injured then i guest toyota will try to…
ODI 10574719
Air Bags · Structure
I have a 2004 4runner limited. The dash has a long crack all the way across the front. The dash on the passenger side right above the glove box is covered with cracks. I believe that this is a defect in materials used by toyota and that it can potentially cause the airbag to not deploy correctly. The local dealership claims that they have never seen anything like it before, but there are numerous other complaints…
ODI 10458543
Air Bags
TAMARA RECALL (AIRBAGS)
ODI 11033346