One problem related to noises during shifting has been reported for the 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2004 4Runner.
When coming to a stop my 4runner will make a clunk noise as if I was rear ended. It has done this since I have owned the trunk. Taking it to dealer, they said that it is normal, just the transmission is downshifting.