Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Toyota 4runner has 2 recalls, 677 complaints.
2
Recalls
677
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V065000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tund...
11V113000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2004 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2025 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The body frame on this vehicle is almost completely rushed out. I don’t know what to do. If I should... |
| Aug 19, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4-Runner. The contact stated that the frame was severely rusted. The ... |
| Jul 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | 2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 - Frame rust: currently not drivable due to complete breakage from the rust.... |
| Jul 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rusting frame, no specific incident date. Used today’s date. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Excessive frame and suspension corrosion that could lead to serious accidents if not repaired at a v... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Frame rust. Huge problems on the 4th gen 4runners. Can't believe there's not a recall on this issue. |
| Nov 29, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Extensive frame rust to the point of structural failure. Cannot support weight or force. |
| Sep 18, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Undercarriage frame rusted to the point where structural rust was formed in various places This rus... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I recently bought a 2004 Toyota 4 Runner and the frame of the vehicle has significant corrosion to t... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Cars frame is rotting out to the point it is not safe to drive. I was told being in a collision coul... |
| Jun 12, 2024 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Frame is severely rusted and has holes started at 40k miles |
| May 3, 2024 | Carry Handle, Shell, Base,Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | Something is causing the straps to fray I was informed this is a a problem, checked my seat and sur... |
| Mar 21, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Took 2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 to Toyota dealership to be serviced. Dealership called me to explain un... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN: Excessive frame rust. frame is excessively rusting to the point where the brakes and suspen... |
| Feb 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The rear tailgate window shattered while vehicle was in driveway as soon as it was turned off. Befor... |
| Feb 18, 2024 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2004 4Runner rear hatch glass imploded with rear defroster on while driving and glass shattered all ... |
| Dec 28, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Excessive frame rusting. There are holes in the frame from rusting. At this point in time there is... |
| Dec 11, 2023 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Unknown: we were on [XXX] when the car went out of control. It first spun one way and then the other... |
| Nov 13, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I own a 2004 Toyota 4runner Sport Edition that suffers from frame rust issues. Mine isn't as bad as ... |