Problems with 2005 Toyota 4Runner VISIBILITY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a crackling sound for a few seconds and the rear hatchback window exploded without warning or an impact occurring. the vehicle was taken to toyota of cool spring (1875 w mcewen dr, franklin, tn 37067, (615) 656-3240) where the vehicle was repaired. contact called the manufacturer, but they did not assist. the failure mileage was approximately 213,000. *bf *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. while stopped at a traffic light, the rear window exploded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (ralph hayes toyota, 3525 clemson blvd, anderson, sc 29621, (864) 368-9242), but no assistance was provided. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 161,000. the vin was not available.

After my rear window shattered while sitting in a parking lot for a few minutes, i had it replaced. the technician found that the connections for the rear window defogger were burned. this caused great heat to build up, causing the window to shatter.

2005 toyota 4runner. consumer writes in regard to reimbursement for rear hatch glass replacement. *as *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. while driving approximately 55 mph, the sun roof cover became detached from the vehicle and fell off onto the road. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Sun visor on driver side will not hold it's upright position, impair vision of driver while driving. *tr

When my toyota had reached approx. 31,000 miles, the sunroof jammed while away from home during a rain storm. fortunately, the car was still in warranty, so the repair was covered. note: i rarely used the sunroof except for visibility or for ventilation if parked outside without shelter from the sun, i used the tilt mode only, probably a max 50 times.wind noise was objectionable while driving so the only time it was slid was testing at new and after replacement. i like the sunroof as an emergency exit, if it works? at approximately 68,000 miles (equivalent miles from new versus from the first repair to now.) the sunroof again failed, same condition. use had been minimal, living in cold mountain state, again, use since repair approx.25-30 times, condition of rails would indicate any wear. i was told it would cost approx $700 for parts, $2,000 for labor. upon contacting toyota, they said they would pay $700 on parts but no labor ($2,000.). they wouldn't disclose if this was an ongoing problem. is it an ongoing problem with toyota sun roofs? thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom ...

Front passenger side glass "exploded" while driving on the interstate in montana. there were no other vehicles in the area of our toyota when the glass broke. nothing such as a bird or rock struck the glass it simply shattered! driver and passenger cut by flying glass, but not badly injured. *jb

04-06/my automatic opener on my moonroof was not working. i took it into toyota and was told i was not operating the button correctly. 11-06/i opened my moonroof and heard a loud noise once it was fully opened. it then wouldn't close. the cable that pulls the moonroof snapped and destroyed the housing unit. this car is less than two years old but was 2000 miles over my warranty mileage. the part was $2100 and labor was $850. toyota paid for the parts due to my request for 'out of warranty assistance', but still was the part defective? should i have had to pay for the labor too for a car that is less than two years old?

2005 toyota 4runner sport v8 - 14800 miles - built may 2005. the drivers side rear seat window spontaneously shattered. air temperature was approximately 40 degrees with a light rain. the vehicle had been driven approx 18 miles after being parked inside overnight. the vehicle was going approximately 60 mph on a smooth highway with no vehicles near. the glass 'exploded' into the vehicle rear seat with a loud bang. had there been any passengers in the rear seat there would have been cuts. the glass broke into thousands of tiny pieces. *jb

Dt: the first time the owner drove the car he noticed the problem. the weight of the driver caused the driver's seat to shift. there was not a loose feeling but there a movement in the seat. the seat felt unstable and insecure. the owner was concerned that the seat could come off was the track. he owner first contacted the dealership, who tightened the bolts. however the problem recurred on the way home. the second time the dealership was contacted they said they would contact manufacturer. toyota was contacted, and toyota said they were about to fix the seat problem. the owner was not aware of when the problem will be repaired, and what the fix will be. they will replace the seat at a cost of $1,500. the owner called toyota, and was assured that a fix was in the process. there was no time frame or indication of what the fix may be. *ak the vehicle's sunroof started to close while the vehicle was being driven. *nm