Toyota 4Runner
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What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Response: Frame, Suspension, Airbags / Yes it is a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rusting frame, no specific incident date. Used today’s date.
Extensive frame rust to the point of structural failure. Cannot support weight or force.
Frame rust. Huge problems on the 4th gen 4runners. Can't believe there's not a recall on this issue.
Excessive frame and suspension corrosion that could lead to serious accidents if not repaired at a very high cost for myself
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.