2004 Toyota 4RUNNER Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER, 1% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Frame is rusted badly poor breaking system I had to replace the lines that keeps my Toyota stabilized. I put so much money into my 2004 Toyota 4 runner limited. Now the rust has taken over on sides and under radiator. Transmission lines now leaking badly rust has been an on going problem but when I had it inspecited mechanic brought me out in the garage to show me.”
NHTSA complaint #11139870, filed 2018-10, 94,000 miles“Vehicle was being parked alongside the curb when it suddenly jumped the curb, the sidewalk onto the uphill grassy landscape, hit and severed a tree, and almost crashed the house inches away, then bounced back to the street- all in about 3 seconds. The tires spun violently and left a thick residue of rubber and thick smoke throughout. The brake was hard and stuck , as I managed to put the stick to neutral and then to park. I was truly shocked and shaken that I could have hurt or killed myself or others. …”
NHTSA complaint #10480595, filed 2012-10, 40,000 miles“I purchased four (4) new bf goodrich radial long trail t/a size p265/65r17 110t m&s for my 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER in 08/2011. I had approx 10,000 miles on the new tires. Tires are now dry rotted/cracked on the size wall, all around the wheel/frame (on all 4 tires).”
NHTSA complaint #10559370, filed 2014-01“Frame rusting badly, especially the lower front radiator supports. Paint clear coat has failed. Rust around the front windshield area. The coating on the alloy wheels started falling off within one year of purchase. The vehicle has 125000 miles I am the original owner and lived in the new england area for 15 years, 3 years in florida.”
NHTSA complaint #11152319, filed 2018-11“Cross member under radiator that the tow hitches connect to are completely rusting out and falling apart as well as the skid plate noticed this hooking up ropes to secure my kayaks. The paint on the tire rims are pealing and corroding”
NHTSA complaint #10887995, filed 2016-07Related 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…
- 10177781Jun 23, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST005-01, SU001-08, and T-SB-0391-08. The aforementioned bulletins are…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 10% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 4 | 11% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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