2004 Toyota 4RUNNER Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 939miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 939 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2004 Toyota 4runner. The tire pressure warning system light blinks meaning the system is not functioning properly. I have been to the dealer 5 times and all they seem to do is check the spare tire and reset the warning light after the diagnostic. After 1 day the warning light comes back on. On another Toyota 4runner I test drove I noticed the same blinking tire pressure sensor warning light.”
NHTSA complaint #10112317, filed 2005-02, 70 miles“I bought a brand new 2004 4 RUNNER sr5 v6 in may of 2004, I have noticed some vibration from the front end when driving above 60mph. I have had the tires balanced already 3 time in the past 3 months of ownership without an success.”
NHTSA complaint #10088653, filed 2004-08, 20 miles“Side blow out in a bridgestone dueler h/t 687 p225/70 r16 tire at 9:50am. Upon backtracking down york road, no chuck holes were found or foreign objects in the 4 lane road. Sandy was traveling south down york road in parma ohio, about 1,000 feet from pleasant valley road when the tire blew out. Note: your web site did not have a highlander as the Toyota (so, I enter 4-runner). My car is a Toyota. Also, this web site didn't have the exact tire to select from, so please read the description here.”
NHTSA complaint #10059923, filed 2004-02, 3,950 miles“Relates to a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The tire pressure sensor system malfunctions and the light blinks indicating low pressure in the tires (blinking of the light per the provided manual is indicative of low pressure in tires). Toyota and its dealers refuse to acknowledge the issue and unable to offer a fix. I have had my vehicle in the dealer shop now twice and involved regional Toyota technical support with no resolution. Each time the sensor is reset, the light triggers on after a few days. Likely a failure of the either the tire sensor or the electronic control module. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093795, filed 2004-10, 939 miles“Vibration is felt in steering wheel at highway speeds (55 MPH or higher). This is especially present when steering wheel is turned slightly to the right. Have had tires rebalanced with no change in vibration. Problem has been with vehicle since purchase. Tire replacement and rotation does not correct vibration.”
NHTSA complaint #10216382, filed 2008-01, 1,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10131759Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10129977Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10131951Jan 23, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture…
- 10061649Oct 4, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060779Oct 4, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10021180Nov 28, 2006Direct-type tire pressure warning system diagnostic tips.
- 10017615Sep 26, 2005Dismounting tires with direct system pressure sensors.
- 10016995Jul 25, 2005Diagnostics - tire pressure warning system. Repair manual correction. 00400-rm116-5u1. *tt my2004. 00400-rm105-9u1.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 12% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 28 | 8% |
| 1998 | 30 | 12% |
| 1997 | 18 | 7% |
| 1996 | 14 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 6% |
| 1991 | 4 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 17% |
| 1988 | 2 | 22% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
| 1986 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER
310 complaintsOther or unknown
121 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 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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