general problems of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner

Four problems related to structure have 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.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2025

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4-runner. The contact stated that the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Letter from congressman fitzpatrick on behalf of constituent re rust on her 2004 Toyota 4-runner. She is looking for a solution to this predicament in order that her car may pass inspection. The consumer was informed by her mechanic, rust was found on the vehicle.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2006

In 2006 of sept, I noticed a little hairline on my dashboard and as years go by up to this year 1 sept 2013 that hairline develop to a crack. This car is garage keep, windows are crack open for air circulation and a sun visor cover for windshield and not much driven, actual mileage is 50600 as of today, 1 sept 2013. I am just scared that the airbag might deploy if a sudden stop or because of the crack becoming wider.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2004

I purchased a 2004 Toyota highlander Jan. 2004 and drove it for two weeks before the weather permitted me to drive it with the windows down. I first noticed a excessive harmonic drumming noise when I opened the sun roof. I tried the other windows and the noise became unbearable to the point of causing extreme pain to the ear drums. The back windows being the worst. This problem was not disclosed at the time of purchase . I found out later that Toyota has known about this for some time.


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