2004 Toyota 4runner problems
Owners have filed 847 complaints about the 2004 Toyota 4runner with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 36.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of suspension at 12.8%.
Complaints847
Crashes33
Fires6
Injuries21
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 36.5% · 309
Unknown or other 13.6% · 115
Suspension 12.8% · 108
Service brakes 6.7% · 57
Air bags 4.3% · 36
Vehicle speed control 3.5% · 30
Power train 3.4% · 29
Steering 3.1% · 26
Severity
Of those complaints, 33 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 21 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Toyota 4runner in this data, 2004 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 36 in the last three years against 109 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 124,800 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine alignment by an independent mechanic, it was noticed that the frame was corroded all the way through. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The frame failure became worse. The contact referenced a nhtsa action number regarding the structure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000. Structure · reported at 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured near the passenger side air bag. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Structure · reported at 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for inspection, it was discovered that the front and rear sections of the subframe was rusted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, there was no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000. Structure · reported at 163,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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