Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-24 | 11V113000 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1,363,244 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-28 | SUSPENSION | Yes | 1 | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Response: Frame, Su… |
| 2025-08-21 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The body frame on this vehicle is almost completely rushed out. I don’t know what to do. If I should have the frame rep… |
| 2025-08-19 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4-Runner. The contact stated that the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was not dia… |
| 2025-07-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Rusting frame, no specific incident date. Used today’s date. |
| 2025-07-27 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | 2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 - Frame rust: currently not drivable due to complete breakage from the rust. Driving 2 hours ho… |
| 2025-04-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Excessive frame and suspension corrosion that could lead to serious accidents if not repaired at a very high cost for m… |
| 2025-01-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Frame rust. Huge problems on the 4th gen 4runners. Can't believe there's not a recall on this issue. |
| 2024-11-29 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Extensive frame rust to the point of structural failure. Cannot support weight or force. |
| 2024-09-18 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Undercarriage frame rusted to the point where structural rust was formed in various places This rust has made a whole … |
| 2024-08-22 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I recently bought a 2004 Toyota 4 Runner and the frame of the vehicle has significant corrosion to the extent of holes,… |
| 2024-07-17 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Cars frame is rotting out to the point it is not safe to drive. I was told being in a collision could cause catastrophi… |
| 2024-06-12 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Frame is severely rusted and has holes started at 40k miles |
| 2024-03-21 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Took 2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 to Toyota dealership to be serviced. Dealership called me to explain unable to do alignmen… |
| 2024-03-06 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | UNKNOWN: Excessive frame rust. frame is excessively rusting to the point where the brakes and suspensions is connected … |
| 2024-02-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The rear tailgate window shattered while vehicle was in driveway as soon as it was turned off. Before it shattered ther… |
| 2024-02-18 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 2004 4Runner rear hatch glass imploded with rear defroster on while driving and glass shattered all inside the vehicle … |
| 2023-12-28 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Excessive frame rusting. There are holes in the frame from rusting. At this point in time there isn’t anything I can … |
| 2023-12-11 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | Yes | 0 | Unknown: we were on [XXX] when the car went out of control. It first spun one way and then the other way and then we hi… |
| 2023-11-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I own a 2004 Toyota 4runner Sport Edition that suffers from frame rust issues. Mine isn't as bad as I've seen in person… |
| 2023-11-04 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Rusted frame |
| 2023-10-23 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the ABS and the brake warning lights i… |
| 2023-10-02 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Frame of this vehicle completely rusted through. Holes on passenger side right where the front door ends. Hole is appro… |
| 2023-10-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Entire frame of the vehicle is rotten with rust and holes. This vehicle has been inspected by McDaniel Toyota, Marion… |
| 2023-08-29 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for service, the independent m… |
| 2023-08-12 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The frame of the vehicle rust just as same as the 03-09 Tacoma and there is nothing I can do the fix it and if I get ne… |
| 2023-03-15 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The frame of my Toyota 4-Runner has developed holes making it dangerous to drive. |
| 2023-02-20 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | No | 0 | The contact's mother owns a 2004 Toyota 4-Runner. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to an independent… |
| 2023-02-10 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Frame rusted through on left rear of vehicle were suspension parts are attached. |
| 2023-02-01 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service, it was di… |
| 2023-01-05 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Frame is falling apart rusted right out unsafe to drive a truck I'm making payments on. |
| 2022-12-05 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Frame and body prematurely and aggressively rusted despite constant care and upkeep. Toyota recalled the exact frame on… |
| 2022-11-17 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | -The frame is rotted out - If the frame were to break, which my mechanic i saying is very possible, a massive incident … |
| 2022-10-20 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The frame is damaged from excessive corrosion. The rear cross member that supports the trailer hitch and rear bumper is… |
| 2022-10-17 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The undercarriage is full of rust that the repair shop will not test drive or fix due to the issue. No warnings. |
| 2022-09-15 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The frame is showing significant rust damage throughout the frame. A hole was punctured in the passenger side while usi… |
| 2022-08-28 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The truck frame is rusting and making the vehicle unsafe prematurely. My vehicle only has 78 thousand miles and likely … |
| 2022-08-20 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | We took our 2004 4Runner for annual vehicle inspection and the service provider told us the vehicle would not pass safe… |
| 2022-08-09 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The body frame is the problem, it has rust all around, the radiator supports are all rusted out almost hanging, front s… |
| 2022-08-08 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The frame of my 2004 Toyota 4Runner, which is manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation, is the primary support structur… |
| 2022-07-11 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The body is excessively rusted through. Other vehicles this age or older do not have any where near the amount of exces… |
| 2022-06-24 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Extreme Rusting on the frame undercarriage of the vehicle. Our mechanic found it today - said it must have been rusting… |
| 2022-06-10 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Unaware of frame rusting issues to vehicle.. Observed rust through carpet on driver side. Upon research safety is a con… |
| 2022-06-10 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The chassis is completely rusted/rotten, 1" Holes throughout the chassis and was told that it won't pass inspection. |
| 2022-06-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I bought my 2004 Toyota 4runner Sport edition as a new car, and have been the sole owner of the vehicle. I have taken g… |
| 2022-05-11 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The frame is rusted through on this 4Runner. Same frame as the tacomas that were recalled and I’m wondering why Toyota … |
| 2022-05-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 2004 Toyota 4 runner frame is corroded so bad and dealer mechanic thinks it is a default of manufacturer and suggested … |
| 2022-04-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The right rear control arm mount completely rusted away from the frame. Causing it to start fish-tailing out of control… |
| 2022-04-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Underbody of vehicle is rusting away from vehicle body, I was made aware of situation at a service appointment in April… |
| 2022-04-04 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My Car was inspected by a Virginia Inspection Station and was cited for significant rust holes in the frame which have … |
| 2022-03-21 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My 4 runner only has 147,000 miles and is a great running vehicle but my frame is rotted badly. I have large holes thro… |