2004 Toyota 4RUNNER Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 121about this part
- Share
- 18%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 121 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER, 18% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Frame rust. The frame on my 2004 Toyota 4r 4d 4x4 sr5/spt has completely rusted under the radiator cross member. Upon further inspection the entire inside of the frame is rusting to the outside in various locations. This will quickly become a safety concern since everything is bolted to the frame. My vehicle had less than 100k miles when the rust was discovered.”
NHTSA complaint #11253740, filed 2019-09, 95,000 miles“The frame of my 2004 4RUNNER has holes perforated through the frame. I purchased this vehicle new and have always serviced it through the Toyota dealer. It only has 86,000 miles on it, has been garage kept, and shouldn't be at the end of it's life as suggested by the Toyota service advisor. I am extremely disappointed in my Toyota vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10924079, filed 2016-11, 85,735 miles“The frame of my truck is complete mush! I've taken excellent care of my 4RUNNER as it has been my most favorite vehicle. I'm being warned to get this fixed due to it being a dangerous situation & wouldn't you know I'm driving home & I loose all control over my vehicle on hellacious mountain roads, brakes completely gone! Everything rotten! Why weren't we notified how dangerous these trucks truly have become?”
NHTSA complaint #11191413, filed 2019-03, 194,000 miles“2004 4 runner sport, frame rusting out everywhere, n ow front cross member under the radiator is completly rusted thru. This car has been well maintained, Toyota should be standing behind this problem. I had hoped this would be my last car to buy, now at 75 I must look for another vehicle. This car is in massachusett”
NHTSA complaint #10870827, filed 2016-05, 124,600 miles“I own a 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER with significant rust on the frame that has nearly rusted through in some areas. Through my research I determined that this has been an ongoing issue for many Toyota vehicles close to the 2004 model year. Apparently the frame was not properly coated and rust has grown on my vehicle as well as many others at a much faster rate than is typically expected. I am worried about the safety of my vehicle as a result.”
NHTSA complaint #11220670, filed 2019-06, 179,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132721Jul 7, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 7, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
- 10023698Oct 16, 2007Customer support program - warranty coverage extension on certain 2004 - early 2005 my 4runner, land cruiser and sienna vehicles equipped with the optional rear (back-up) camera.
- 10022143Apr 26, 2007Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 29% |
| 2025 | 9 | 15% |
| 2024 | 2 | 20% |
| 2023 | 12 | 36% |
| 2022 | 8 | 21% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 9 | 27% |
| 2019 | 12 | 18% |
| 2018 | 9 | 15% |
| 2017 | 14 | 39% |
| 2016 | 18 | 22% |
| 2015 | 14 | 16% |
| 2014 | 11 | 14% |
| 2013 | 10 | 28% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 9 | 6% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 12 | 13% |
| 2007 | 21 | 14% |
| 2006 | 78 | 20% |
| 2005 | 68 | 16% |
| 2004 | 121 | 18% |
| 2003 | 111 | 16% |
| 2002 | 32 | 14% |
| 2001 | 25 | 14% |
| 2000 | 60 | 12% |
| 1999 | 37 | 11% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 21 | 8% |
| 1996 | 12 | 7% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER
310 complaintsSuspension
113 complaintsBrakes
82 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsSeats
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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