2007 Toyota 4Runner Structure Problems
- 6
- 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.
What owners report
- ground clearance · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
The lift gate handle is sticky and leave black residue on fingers. When you look at it looks like it is melted. I think it is a real problem. I'm research how to repair, but once i've been on this site i see there are others with this issue. I think toyota needs to address this issue. *tr
ODI 10629908
Electrical System · Structure
The rear hatch door handle turned into a melted rubber/plastic mess. Our hands are covered with black melted rubber type material whenever we try to open the rear hatch. After online research, i see there are allot of other toyota 4 runners with the same problem. The part is called, switch assembly, back part #84840-35010. No doubt that the part is faulty. *tr
ODI 10524995
Structure
The rubber on the inside the tailgate handle has melted and erroded. In warm weather, it is sticky and causes black tar-like substance on hands. In colder winter months, it is difficult to depress to open the tailgate. In quickly scanning all complaints on this site related to the 2007 4-runner, about 10% are for this issue! Not a serious safety or vehicle operation issue, but indicates a faulty part on the vehicle.…
ODI 10632245
Structure
The pad (located on the hatchback latch) where you place your hand to press down to open the hatchback has melted. It is difficult to open the hatchback as the rubber has melted & the button no longer releases properly. When i called don mcgill toyota in houston, tx, they explained this is not a recall item & it would cost approximately $350 to repair since it includes replacing the entire button & electrical parts…
ODI 10511845
Structure
The back, trunk handle switch consists of a black, rubber type of material that melts every summer. I live in texas so summers can get extremely hot. So, it has melted/gotten hot to the point where it almost burned me and my husband's fingers. Additionally, it will leave black stains on our fingers regardless of the weather. This is not only an inconvenience but also a hazard. I'm currently trying to get it fixed at…
ODI 10454850
Structure · Unknown Or Other
2007 toyota 4 runner with bad ground clearance. Consumer states that the vehicle scrapes the ground. Toyota reps and service reps keep telling her that ground clearance is measured different ways. *kb the consumer stated she wanted a vehicle with high ground clearance. The dealer told her the vehicle had 9.1 inches of ground clearance, but later the consumer discovered that wasn't true. *jb
ODI 10223932