Structure Related Problems of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows nine common structure related problems of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the body (137 problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame rust (123 problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Toyota 4Runner


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner

The Body problem

2004 Toyota 4runner sr5 - frame rust: currently not drivable due to complete breakage from the rust. Driving 2 hours home on the highway I almost lost control, pressing/releasing the brake and/or gas pulls the steering side to side and sways the truck (fish tail) due to damage from the frame   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

The frame is rusted through on this 4runner. Same frame as the tacomas that were recalled and I’m wondering why Toyota wouldn’t recall the same exact frame with major rust issues on a different platform.   Read details...

The Dashboard Crack problem

Cracked dashboard risk of airbags deploying   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Toyota 4Runner model year vehicles:



4Runner Service Bulletins
4Runner Safety Recalls
4Runner Defect Investigations