2005 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Problems
- 48
- 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 48 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- frame rusted · 7 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- unsafe drive · 4 records
- rust frame · 4 records
- rusted through · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
The frame is very rusty and looks like it's going to break soon. This is the same frame as a tacoma pickup
ODI 11292475
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. While driving 45 mph, the rear of the vehicle was moving. The contact stated that the sway bar fractured and detached from the frame. In addition, the traction control and tpms warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 11289695
Body · Suspension
My vehicle failed inspection due to a hole in the frame. My vehicle has the same frame as the tacoma trucks that have frame rot and have already been recalled.
ODI 11280721
Suspension
Frame broke lower control arm cross member left side no steering half pulled out of transmission.
ODI 11242600
Body · Suspension
The fram is rusted and no time known will it give out n cause serious accident.
ODI 11196668
Suspension
Takata recall, i took my 2005 toyota 4runner sr5 to a toyota dealership today to get a tire rotation. They told me my frame was too rusted out to lift up for fear of harming my car. I had new tires put on at the same dealership in october and then new trd wheels installed at another dealership where not a single mechanic mentioned rust on my frame. Apparently it's my rear passenger side that has it the worst.
ODI 11194265
Body · Suspension
I took my 4-runner to my mechanic on april 1, 2019 to have the brakes checked and a cv boot repaired. My mechanic called me the next day and informed me that the main support beam of the frame on the passenger side was rusted out and virtually missing on 3 of the 4 sides of the beam. He told me the vehicle could break in half if i hit a bump on the road.
ODI 11194071
Power Train · Structure · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
2005 toyota 4runner sr5 was taken into a certified toyota mechanic for inspection and the mechanic showed me the undercarriage of the vehicle, namely the frame and other associated parts. He warned that it would be difficult to perform maintenance on the vehicle if the frame is rotted through. The vehicle was put on a lift for inspection.
ODI 11180197
Suspension
The frame is rusted out at the rear and at the radiator support and at the rear stabilizer on both sides and the rear bumper is rusted into on both sides of the frame in my opinion it is unsafe to use. My wife had a close call when the rear stabilizer broke the from the frame on both sides
ODI 11171464
Steering · Suspension
Severe frame and front end rust, vehicle well taken care of> should have been part of tacoma recall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ODI 11165393
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
Toyota dealer failed safety inspection due to rear suspension arm rusted off and a hole rusted through frame. Only has 124,000 miles. Toyota said that vehicle is unsafe to drive and rear end may lift during a hard stop. Rear brake lines are also rusted out.
ODI 11152906
Suspension
Frame and suspension mounting points rusted out causing a suspension mounting bracket failure.vehicle was pulling away from stop.
ODI 11153999
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The frame rusted through at the connecting point of the rear passenger side trailing arm. Much of the frame in this area is severely rotted by rust. I noticed that the vehicle was not tracking down the road very well, which was abnormal. Upon returning home i found the problem of the rusted frame.
ODI 11142299
Suspension
Inferior, steel, rusted frame and suspension, too dangerous to drive. Consumer stated my truck is back on shop with stetler dodge they are ripping it apart.*jb
ODI 11191057
Body · Suspension
Under body rust took to costco to replace tires - they say significant rust on left side. Tool to jiffy lube for oil change one week later - they say significant rust and cannot remove rear differential to replace fluid due to rusted bolt.
ODI 11120819
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
2005 toyota 4runner 156k miles with substantial rust and corrosion to frame to the point where mechanic can no longer service the vehicle.
ODI 11165909
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the front and rear suspension as well as the frame of the vehicle. Langway toyota of newport (285 e main rd, middletown, ri 02842, [redacted]) diagnosed that the frame and rear axle mount were faulty, and further extensive servicing was required. The dealer was not authorized to repair the vehicle. The…
ODI 11166348
Suspension
Too much rust on the frame of my car only have 63000 miles and always garaged
ODI 11121635
Body · Steering · Suspension
This vehicle has a very rusty frame. It does not pass state of maine inspection. Like many other 4runners it suffers from toyota's faulty frames. This truck has not fallen apart and crashed like many similar units. This one has a perforated frame, and doesn't pass inspection. With 80,000 miles the truck is like new except for the faulty frame. The rust multiplies sitting still or traveling. The frame is so thin in…
ODI 11132035
Body · Steering · Suspension
Severe frame rust to the point of holes. The frame integrity will soon be compromised; if not already. Two rear body mounts are rusting away, the bottom of both mounts is non existent. One mid mount, the sheet metal side is nearly rusted through. One front mount area is rusted away on the sheet metal side. The gas tank is currently only held in place by what is left of the protection shield under the tank .
ODI 11121289
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Last september, i sent a written plea asking toyota to evaluate and correct the excessive frame corrosion on my 2005 4runner. The vehicle has never been registered outside south carolina or ever been exposed to road salt. Toyota's response disclaiming responsibility was unsatisfactory. Toyota is well aware of this problem and has corrected this identical problem on similar models and model years. Yesterday, my wife…
ODI 11098055
Suspension
3/4 of the underneath of my 2005 toyota rusted out and released the bar that held my tire in place. I drove 80 highway miles not knowing that the tire was not supported.
ODI 11080041
Suspension
My mechanic found significant rotting damage on the chassis of my 2005 toyota 4runner. He advised me not to drive the vehicle as the wheel could break off. I contacted toyota, but they told me there were no recalls on the vehicle, even though chassis rotting has been a problem with their older vehicles.
ODI 11066006
Body · Suspension
My rear frame rotted out causing my control arm to break off. The vehicle was extremely hard to control causing a rollover accident.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11152991
Body · Suspension
2005 toyota 4runner structural frame rapid oxidation to structure causing left front control arm to frame (as well as frame itself) to break while in motion at slow speed leaving driveway. I have contacted toyota case# 1712112893 to ask why there is no buyback program on frames that they produced in 2004 that were found defective in tacoma's/4runners that were also used for their 2005 model production 4runners.…
ODI 11054205