2005 Toyota 4Runner Body Problems
- 106
- 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 106 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- frame rust · 20 records
- frame rusted · 13 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- passenger side · 8 records
- frame rusting · 7 records
- under body · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 150–400k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame was rusted. The contact called the ira toyota of manchester dealer [redacted], [redacted], manchester, nh 03103) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000. *dt *jb
ODI 11144449
Body
Brought the car in for service and was informed that there is a large hole in the frame and that it's prematurely rusting from the inside out and it's a safety issue now i'm scared to have my family in the vehicle
ODI 11152287
Body
Rust on frame is excessive. Just over 100,000. Getting unsafe.
ODI 11128044
Body
I have a 2005 toyota 4runner and the frame is rusting away. The front tow hook already fell off the front frame.
ODI 11121903
Body
THE FRAME IS RUSTING EXCESSIVELY.
ODI 11121642
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
Body · Service Brakes
My toyota 2005 4runner undercarriage and frame is really badly rusted.the brake lines have rusted out and failed on 2 separate occasions in heavy traffic once (8/2017) on a 4 lane i had to cross to safety, and last on a steep hill with heavy traffic at the bottom of hill, thank god i didn't hit anyone. Now i find out that the frame has a crack in it and rusted out on the passenger side and is split/rusted up front,…
ODI 11123571
Body
2005 toyota 4runner limited, excessive frame corrosion/rotting
ODI 11166009
Body
Excessive frame rusting and rotting. Toyota has done decal on other vehicles such as the tacoma and others but frequently neglects the 4runner models. For example the recall for the secondary air pump for the v8's included the tundra and sequoia but neglected the 4runner which all three vehicles share the same identical motor. I believe toyota neglect the 4runner line due to the high volume of sales compared to…
ODI 11111258
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
Body
Driving in upstate new york for my honeymoon, the belt broke and cut into a hose. I had to have the vehicle towed to a toyota dealership where they explained to me that my frame was deteriorating with lots of rust. This 2005 toyota 4runner only had approximately 85,000 miles on it. The technician also told me, although there is not a recall on this model, in his opinion, there should be. Not only is this a serious…
ODI 11141297
Body
FRAME IS ROTTING
ODI 11141286
Body
FRAME RUST
ODI 11192108
Body
Frame on 4runner rusted in numerous locations and the a arm rusted off while my wife and 2 year old daughter were driving in it. Luckily they were uninjured.
ODI 11075098
Body
I have noticed a lot of rust underneath my vehicle. The frame is showing signs of rust. I have had bolts rust into causing heatshields to come loose for example. Recently had new struts and shocks installed. My mechanic pointed out the rust to me.
ODI 11140578
Body
I just wanted to add my 2005 toyota 4runner to the complaint list with highly compromised structural integrity due to extreme rust. The vehicle has 118,000 miles with only one owner and the vehicle was garaged the entire time. There are cracks and holes in my rear frame that has led our mechanic to deem the vehicle unsafe. He has suggested we replace this vehicle as soon as we can. Prior to coming on this complaint…
ODI 11063251
Body
I have toyota 4runner 2005 and when i went to the dealer to change my oil i was told that the car has frame damage and it is dangerous to drive. The car is in excellent condition,but this problem was unexpected. I never been told by my dealer or toyota company that this is a common issue for this make and that there was a recall few years ago for this problem. I am not able to afford new car and this is putting a…
ODI 11104962
Body · Service Brakes
I purchased this beautiful used black 2005 4runner in october of 2016 and the body still looks beautiful - no visible rust anywhere on doors etc - but i took it in to auto craftsmen in montpelier, vt to check my brakes and replace a couple of bulbs to get the vehicle ready for vermont state inspection as the car is due for inspection in feb 2018 and i wanted to head up any maintenance needed. Was shocked when i went…
ODI 11064169
Body · Unknown Or Other
I bought the truck a little less than a year ago, in november of 2017, from a friend. I am the third owner of the truck and know that the vehicle has always been well maintained and serviced. Weeks after purchasing the truck, exiting the highway, the brake system failed. Pedal to the floor, no pressure. I was able to coast the car to a nearby parking lot and had it towed to my mechanic. Upon inspection, my mechanic…
ODI 11130753
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
The local toyota dealership informed me that my vehicle has a hole in the vehicle frame of the same nature as the same year toyota tacoma trucks which have been the subject of a recall.
ODI 11045706
Body · Unknown Or Other
Take to shop for leak tramission line the shop owner said my 4runner has cancer and it growing excessive rotting please help i can't stop the cancer
ODI 11172444
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
Body
My 2005 is severely rusted to the point that it is probably unsafe to drive. It has only 106k miles. I've taken it to two frame repair/swap shops. Both confirmed that the rust has eaten holes through the frame and that the structural integrity of the vehicle is likely very compromised. They'd said the extent of the rust was the worst they'd ever seen,and that a collision could crumple the weakened frame, putting the…
ODI 11040236