Dashboard Crack problems of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner

Cracked dashboard risk of airbags deploying.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4 runner. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked the contact notice the dash board cracking. The dealer zt motors of fort walton beach 1000 n, beal pkwy NW, fort walton beach, FL 32547 8508632167 was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no further action were taken. The failure mileage was 22000. Ck.

Toyota dashboard cracking / melting after Toyota extended warranty ze6 closed out. This needs to be a recall I have seen dashboards that have melted and cause window glare. Which affects drives ability to see.

I began to notice that my dash has started to crack and it is in the area of the air bag. I did some research and found out that many 2004 Toyota 4runner owners are having the same problem. I called Toyota to ask for info and they refused to assist in the matter or even help pay for it to be replaced. This concerns me for my safety, since it is in the area of the air bag. Toyota is aware of this defect in the dash but has done nothing to remedy the situation. It is not only a safety concern, but it also depreciates the value of my vehicle. I have listed my case number and one other that I know of below with Toyota. Other from research- [xxx] mine - [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact noticed that the entire length of the dashboard exhibited cracks which originated from the driver's side air bag housing. The vehicle had not been rep[aired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 97,377. Js.

I have been reading online where many owners of Toyota 4runners in the 2003-2004 year range are having a cracked dash on the passenger side above the airbag. In an accident, the plastic could cut you if the air bag goes off and water could go down crack and get into airbag system. To my knowledge, Toyota will not admit fault in the dash. This is too common to not be a Toyota defect. This should be made right.

2004 Toyota 4-runner dash cracking above glove box/ air bag in two places. Getting larger daily.

Around the end of 2010, I noticed a crack on the dashboard over the passenger side airbag and took the vehicle to my local dealer to see if the factory representative could look at it at his next visit. Instead of the rep looking at it at a later date the service manager had me bring the vehicle back so he could take a picture of it. I got no help from the dealer/manufacturer. Mid 2011 the one crack has developed into 2 cracks with one being approx 15 inches long and the other approx 4-5 inches long. December 2011 I called the dealer back again to set up an appointment with the factory rep and I was told to call the manufacturer customer service phone number and they told me I had to call my local dealer. I called back to my local dealer and the service manager told me he would call me when he knew when the rep would be at the dealership. One month later, after not receiving a phone call I called the service manager back and was told he still did not know the reps schedule yet. My concern is that if I am involved in an accident and the airbags deploy, how will these cracks affect the deployment of the passenger side airbag?? will the dashboard break into pieces when the airbag deploys and hurl plastic pieces of the dashboard towards the occupant of the passenger side at great speeds instead of cleanly coming out of the dash.

Toyota 4runner 2004 dash cracked.

I have a Toyota 4runner 2004 w/ 62000 that has been kept in the garage and is in immaculate condition except for cracks on the dashboard around instrument panel and above glove box . I brought to the dealership and they said I have to replace it and would cost around $1500. The same dealership replaced another 4runner dashboard for free plus $300 for installation. I went online (repairpal)and there is many Toyota customer w/ same problem .

I have a 2004 4runner limited. The dash has a long crack all the way across the front. The dash on the passenger side right above the glove box is covered with cracks. I believe that this is a defect in materials used by Toyota and that it can potentially cause the airbag to not deploy correctly. The local dealership claims that they have never seen anything like it before, but there are numerous other complaints online. I believe that if it was caused by the weather or products used that the cracks would be all over the top of the dash, not just the front where the airbag is suppose to deploy. A recall needs to be issued and Toyota needs to own up to its faulty dashes.