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
The frame has rusted and cracked at the front of the vehicle the crack extending to the wheel. None of this would have been visible to a mechanic accept that the skid plate had been removed when a new transmission was installed.
ODI 10874558
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
Body
The vehicle is just 11 years old with about 150k miles. Frame is rusted to the point the dealership is refusing to do repairs for fear of breaking the frame and has indicated i need a new vehicle. The vehicle has been stored in a garage since the day it was purchased. This includes work and home. Several times a year it was taken to the car wash including undercarriage washes during winter months when possible. It…
ODI 10875425
Body · Steering · Suspension
The frame of the vehicle is rusted, the rust integrity may result in a steering failure.
ODI 11122442
Body
Major frame rust could lead to safety issue. Please look into this issue.
ODI 10846122
Body
I purchased this vehicle new in 2005 in virginia. It has spent the last 13 years in north carolina where salt is rarely used on the roads. I occasionally take it on the beach but always fully spray the underbody with fresh water afterwards. About 2 yrs ago i started noticing severe rust near critical welds on the frame. I cleaned, primed and painted these areas the best i could could to try and slow down the rust.…
ODI 11092644
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4 runner. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle veered left to right. The contact discovered that the stabilitizer bar failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. Updated 02/18/16*lj *cn
ODI 10783596
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
Body
SUV UNDER CARRIAGE IS EXTREMELY RUSTED
ODI 10721685
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the dashboard was peeling and coming apart. The contact was notified by the manufacturer of the potential defect according to a manufacturer's satisfaction campaign, but the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10865814
Body
Right front subframe has rust that has steadily gotten worse despite a 2nd attempt to grind rust off repaint and undercoat. This should not be happening on vehicle that has been meticulously maintained top to bottom including salt and grime removal consistently since purchased brand new . This us soon going to break resulting in vehicle not passing inspection. This should be rectified like the tacoma one picture us…
ODI 11100771
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that there was extensive rust on the frame of the vehicle, which had completely rotted due to the failure. The frame was coated, but the failure continued. Both dealers (sansone toyota, 90-100 us-1, avenel, nj 07001, [redacted] and bay ridge toyota, 6401 6th ave, brooklyn, ny 11220, [redacted]) provided no solution and the vehicle was excluded from a…
ODI 11052906
Body
Corroded and rusty frames on most of these year toyota 4runners, including mine.
ODI 11253799
Body
Undercarriage (body) rust is continuing to worsen. This has been ongoing for several years. In fact when our 2003 toyota tacoma was recalled for this very same issue, i questioned why the 4runners were not part of the recall to my local toyota dealer and also headquarters. I did not receive favorable answers.
ODI 11151930
Body
My 2005 4runner has considerable amount of rust on the frame that has been noticed both by myself and my mechanic my car sits on the same frame as a tacoma which has been recalled for defective frames however the 4runner has not been recalled and has numerous frame problems and complaints on file
ODI 11152497
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Low mileage car and parts of the frame are falling a part. Dealer refuses to service car as it is unsafe. Toyota says they have no problems with the 4runners rusting just there trucks at this time...?
ODI 10726194
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
I own a 2005 toyota 4runner. The frame is rusting so severely that it may not pass inspection next year at this time. I live in pa. I have heard that toyota has acknowledged that they have had frame issues with the tacoma (same chasis), the early tundras (i own a recalled 2000 with same issue), sequoias (same chasis as tundra...... Please tell me that the will recall my 4runner. I love the vehicle but the rust on…
ODI 10633496
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4 runner. The contact stated that the dashboard became cracked from the driver's side to the passenger's side area. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 78,000. *tr
ODI 10511374
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling into my garage very slowly and when i stepped on the brake, the car accelerated rapidly like it was shot out of a cannon. I went through the back of the garage (sheet rock, 2x4, freezer and other items that were stored in the garage). I was air born and landed about 10 feet from the house with my foot still on the brake. The airbags did not deploy and i hit my face on the steering wheel, injuring my…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10508161
Body
Excessive rust and corrosion on frame. Frame has sever rust and holes. Front lower frame support have rusted out and no longer structurally stable. Excessive corrosion alone entire frame rail front to back. Gas tank retaining belts/straps rusted out complacently, no longer securing gas tank to vehicle.
ODI 11218828
Body
My wife reported a thin crack in the dash assembly on our 4runner. The car is kept in a garage and she uses a sun visor when parked at work. Although it is a 2005 limited [redacted] model, it only has 39,000 miles on it. There are cracks on the drivers side dash corner and three in different areas of the dashboard. No accidents and no children banging on the dash. Noticed online this is a common complaint. Nice if…
ODI 10470615
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. The contact stated numerous cracks were found along the dash board. The contact mentioned that the passenger side air bag was expose which could cause it to deploy without any impacts. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 90,221.
ODI 10474083
Body
The frame on my 4runner is severely rusted and pieces of it is falling off. The frame right behind the front wheels has several holes which are about 3" by 5" on the bottom and smaller on the sides. There are tow hooks on the front part of the frame and one has rusted off and the other one is about ready to fall off. Nothing was ever hooked to them. The radiator core support is rusting away and will not last much…
ODI 11187437
Body · Suspension · Wheels
I own a 2005 toyota 4runner which is rusting on the chassis and rear end housing toyota tell me that there no recall on the 4 runner or tundra but sequoia is recalled there must be a complaint filed some where we cannot wait for somebody to die as a result the rear end falling out or front end break away you must check into that just check online for all the complaints. *tr
ODI 10576498