2005 Toyota 4Runner Unknown Or Other Problems
- 42
- 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 42 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- frame rust · 8 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- frame rusting · 4 records
- rust frame · 4 records
- frame rusted · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
My 2005 toyota 4runner has only 61,500 miles registered on the odometer. This vehicle has never been involved in any accidents. The chassis/frame exhibits severe corrosion. It is my belief the integrity and safety of the vehicle, its passengers and other motors are at risk as a direct result of the deteriorated chassis condition.
ODI 10965867
Unknown Or Other
The frame is rusting through from the inside out. I have owned the truck since new and it only has 108000 miles on it. Toyota recalled the tacoma model (which shares the same frame), but for some reason they have not recalled the 4runner. If i didn't catch this now it could have collapsed and caused an accident.
ODI 10959634
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Frame rust - problem is the same as what has happened to same year toyota tacoma pickups. These vehicles should also be recalled and have the same fix applied to them as was applied to the tacoma pickup. Purchased vehicle used in october and had shop put it up on a lift 2 months later for routine maintenance. They said frame rusted and unsafe to drive.
ODI 10936133
Body · Unknown Or Other
I was driving the vehicle, hit a pot hole. Little bit after that, when i came to a stop and started to accelerate, the vehicle started to swirve all over the road and become uncontrollable. I was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the rear component broke off from the frame due to rust. The dealer stated that the suv will need frame replaced due to rust. The vehicle 180k miles tune…
ODI 10872082
Unknown Or Other
There is a massive amount of rust on the frame of the truck. I was at a toyota dealer where they were replacing tacoma frames. The pile of frames they have been taking out look so much better than mine that i am amazed that 4runner are not included in the recall.
ODI 10854425
Air Bags · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The frame on my 2005 toyota 4runner is severely rusted. I have had multiple pieces fall off my suv, some while driving. This includes the front skid plate, transmission lines, and other small components. The frame on my suv is coming apart. Rather large pieces are 'flaking' off. It is plain to see where the metal is separating. I recently discovered that the front impact sensors have rusted loose of the frame and…
ODI 11196507
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
There was no "frame rotting" selection so i just chose what i think is affected. Major scaling on the inside. Outside looks perfect. Well, it seems that the inside rotted so bad that my inner frame rail on the passenger side near the rear track arm had almost rotted through. It is soft like a sponge, but yet the factory toyota frame paint held it together. Poking it with my finger and it all crumbled revealing quite…
ODI 10776570
Unknown Or Other
Bought vehicle and 1st service was notified that i have massive amounts of frame rust. Vehicle was purchased in south carolina where it rarely snows.
ODI 10778852
Unknown Or Other
Rust! Frame is rusting severely. Its looks to be a matter of time before something major fails on the frame. Most recently, the heat shield above the catalytic convertor rusted off and fell from the moving vehicle. The mounting bolts had rusted to nothing allowing the heat shield to become loose and eventually fall off.
ODI 10716853
Unknown Or Other
Two service center refused to worked on 4-runner because of major rust issue. This is a garaged 58,000 4-runner with parts that are falling off from the underside. Toyota claims they do not have rust problems with there 4runner.
ODI 10722809
Unknown Or Other
My dashboard is cracked from the length of the drivers side to the passenger side. I received a letter from toyota in 2015 about this condition and they were extending the warranty until may 2017. The local dealer said they could not order the new dashboard until january 2016. Mine was ordered, but i have been waiting 11 months and they can't tell me when the dashboard will be in. I would like to know when the new…
ODI 10928826
Unknown Or Other
I had my electronic sun/moon roof replaced a year or so after the warranty, because it jammed in the open position. Toyota replacement charge was $2000 +. It jammed again this spring and the "basic repair" has not worked and toyota wants to again charge $2000 +. This is a chronic complaint about this make/model and feature and toyota only will warrant any repair/replacement work to 1 year.
ODI 10760485
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Purchased 2005 toyota 4runner in 2012 with 58k miles. Always washed undercarriage. Mechanic began patching rust on frame 2011. Its beyond repair now with 128k miles. Frame is completely dangerous
ODI 11118868
Unknown Or Other
This vech. Has excessive frame rust to the point of being unsafe to drive
ODI 11307726
Unknown Or Other
My toyota 4runner , 2005 was speeding and i couldn't control to stop it. Finally i managed to steer and hit the median of the highway and it stopped. There was a damage to my car and injury. I contacted toyota about the accident but they are not fully cooperating to inspect and fix my car. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10390373
Unknown Or Other
When the vehicle is slowing down to a stop it randomly lurches forward as if a vehicle is rear-ending mine. The frequency is 3-5 times in a 10 day period. *nm
ODI 10162850
Body · Structure · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
There's excessive rusting of the chassis, axle, differential and other components under the vehicle. I'm the original owner and observed rust formation within the first year of ownership. The suv has only 84k miles and is garaged most of the time. I have been using rust inhibitors to slow the process.
ODI 11180039