2004 Model Year

Toyota 4Runner

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
677
Recalls
0
Crashes
28
Severe
47

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE Crash
Dec 2025

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Response: Frame, Suspension, Airbags / Yes it is a...

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
Sep 2025

2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 - Frame rust: currently not drivable due to complete breakage from the rust. Driving 2 hours home on the highway I almost lost...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

The body frame on this vehicle is almost completely rushed out. I don’t know what to do. If I should have the frame replaced I know there’s been a cou...

Structure
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for service, the independent mechanic discovered rust on the...

Structure
Aug 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 indepe...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

Rusting frame, no specific incident date. Used today’s date.

Structure
Jul 2025

Extensive frame rust to the point of structural failure. Cannot support weight or force.

Structure
Jun 2025

Frame rust. Huge problems on the 4th gen 4runners. Can't believe there's not a recall on this issue.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2025

Excessive frame and suspension corrosion that could lead to serious accidents if not repaired at a very high cost for myself

Structure
Feb 2025

The undercarriage is full of rust that the repair shop will not test drive or fix due to the issue. No warnings.

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Summary

The 2004 Toyota 4Runner has 677 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 28 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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