Toyota4Runner2005
  1. Toyota 4Runner
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Body

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

BandRecords
100–150k mi26
60–100k mi26
150–400k mi22
30–60k mi6

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 2, 2012

    Body

    Rotten frame due to corrosion like the tacoma model.

    ODI 10926551

  • November 4, 2011 · 119,230 miles

    Body · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    The cable on the spare tire lift mechanism freyed and became stuck. The spare tire would not come down all the way. When i did get it down, i inspected the cable and it was badly damaged by the retraction mechanism. Cable could have easily failed and dropped the spare tire onto the road while driving. Toyota has recalled a similar mechanism on the sienna model, however, they told me it was not on recall for the…

    ODI 10435378

  • October 1, 2011 · 70,000 miles

    Body

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that there was a crack in the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 73.000. Updated 02/13/12 *bf the consumer was worried the cracks would interfere with operation of the air bags. Updated 02/17/12

    ODI 10446182

  • June 16, 2011 · 46,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body

    A small crack started to appear on the dashboard above the instrument panel back on may of 2011. As time passes by the crack has been growing past the top part of the gauges towards the passenger side. New cracks have also appeared around the air vents, above the radio and the passenger air bag area. I have tinted windows and always use a sun visor when vehicle is parked. I believe this is caused by the swelling of…

    ODI 10510675

  • December 1, 2005

    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

  • October 4, 2005

    Body · Power Train · Suspension

    Excesive rust under body. Exhaust system and frame.

    ODI 10926250