Underbody Shield problems of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner

Four problems related to underbody shield 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 Underbody Shield problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2020

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.

2 Underbody Shield problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2013

Underbody frame rusted out in several places.

3 Underbody Shield problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2012

2004 4runner limited, frame rusted out.

4 Underbody Shield problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the undercarriage of the vehicle was extremely corroded which caused the tow bar to fracture and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the severity of the corrosion. The contact was informed of the potential for the rear wheels to detach from the vehicle due to the corrosion. The contact reached out to a-1 Toyota (50 amity rd, new haven, CT 06515, (877) 734-6467) and was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.


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