Two problems related to tire valve have been reported for the 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2005 4Runner.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4-runner. The contact noticed a metal cap attached to the valve stems was frozen, preventing him from removing them. As a result, he was unable to add air to the tires. The contact expressed concern over possibly losing control of the vehicle and crashing due to the tires being under inflated. An authorized dealer refused to remove the frozen caps and informed the contact the tire sensors would fracture if they did so, and he would be responsible for the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was going to contact the dealer on the contact's behalf. The failure and current mileages were 47,241.
Tire stem valve caps are unable to be removed due to a defect in manufacturing (all 4 tires plus the spare). I am unable to add or remove air from the tires causing a safety hazard. The manufacturer acknowledges the problem but refuses to repair or replace at no charge. The only option offered by the manufacturer is they have offered to break the part off and charge us to replace it (>$500 repair). No accident has yet been caused.