2005 Toyota 4Runner Steering Problems
- 19
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Steering
Extensive body frame rust.large rusted out holes in frame. Unable to get ma. Vehicle yearly inspection sticker. Emissions test failed (ma. Inspection station #pb004755). Vehicle bought new 6/2005 recommended not to drive vehicle due to extensive holes in frame.
ODI 11222705
Steering · Suspension
Severe frame and front end rust, vehicle well taken care of> should have been part of tacoma recall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ODI 11165393
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Frame rusted leading to failure of sway bar brackets causing steering to become unstable. This occurred while driving straight down a highway. The repair estimate is total frame replacement.
ODI 11110858
Steering
Steering column rusted through. Hard to turn, when turning wheel it goes from smooth(normal) then grabby. I almost flipped my vehicle when turning off of mass avenue in somerville. If i was driving any fast i would have rolled. I don't know if any wheels came off the ground, but it was close.
ODI 11114608
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Brought vehicle to repair shop for muffler and tailpipe inspection. Repair shop found frame cracked and rusted along with steering shaft broken. Repair shop indicated that there is no recall on 4runners yet this is a known problem with the 2005 4runner. Repair shop stated it would cost $6000.00 for new frame from toyota dealer. Hartford toyota superstore has done oil changes on this vehicle since purchase yet has…
ODI 11110093
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
Steering
My suv only has 66,000 miles on it and recently (past month) the steering is very laborious. To the point that i have neck and shoulder pain. The steering is hard to start a turn (no matter what speed) and as i continue to turn the wheel it will ease up a bit and then be hard to turn it back again to straight. Meaning that it will not return without considerable effort. I was on cars.com website as they had recalls…
ODI 11043862
Steering
The steering system of the car is not behaving properly. It is much harder to turn than normal. Furthermore, when driven through curve, the steering does not align back to a straight line as it has done in the past. So, in other words if you drive through a curve and let the steering wheel go free, the car will not straighten out but continue to follow the curve. The steering has to be pulled hard to straighten the…
ODI 10947472
Steering
Vibration issues.sterring whell vibrates even after with a set of 4 knew tires.at speed of about 5o milles / hour vibration starts.
ODI 10897576
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4 runner. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The steering was very tight traveling around curves. The steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column u joint was severely corroded. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 169,066.
ODI 10853844
Body · Steering · Suspension
The frame of the vehicle is rusted, the rust integrity may result in a steering failure.
ODI 11122442
Steering
Unable to turn wheel without great effort, wheel does not return to straight after turn without driver pulling wheel back to original position. *tr
ODI 10593988
Body · Steering · Suspension
My 4 runner has extreme frame corrosion due to poor quality. The vehicle is now suffering numerous safety issues as a result. The frame is not repairable and the vehicle is unsafe to drive. It has less than 100,000 miles. The vehicle will not pass state inspection.
ODI 11292411
Steering · Suspension
Vehicle is vibrating when braking,unstable at speed of 50mph ,toyota dealer diagnosed the problem as bad left & right ball joint/lower control arm ,and needs to be replaced at a cost of $2300 vehicle only have 55000 miles no accidents..i searched online and found out that almost every 4runner owners are having this problem. *tr
ODI 10440823
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
2005 toyota 4runners have a very frequently reported vibration issue. This issue is reported all over the web and acknowledged by dealers nationwide. From my understanding, 2004 to 2007 4runners are all impacted. Customer spend 1000s of dollars replacing tires, balancing wheels, replacing steering wheels, etc and the car still vibrates and is suspect to be unsafe. This is a well known issue and toyota claims that…
ODI 10313872
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4 runner. While driving approximately 55 mph, the driver noticed that the steering wheel always turned to the left. He then heard a clunking noise near the front end of the vehicle when the transmission was placed into drive. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic discovered that the rear passenger side stabilizer bar snapped and the metal appeared to be…
ODI 10265651
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Steering vibration at highway speeds - 2 dealerships unable to balance wheels - possible tire/wheel defect. *jb
ODI 10109906