Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Toyota 4Runner has 16 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The rear tailgate window shattered while vehicle was in driveway as soon as it was turned off. Befor... |
| Sep 11, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON POOLER PARKWAY IN POOLER, GA ON A CITY STREET IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN ALL OF A... |
| Sep 4, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH ON POOLER PARKWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND A BUZZER WENT OFF. ALL OF ... |
| Oct 19, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | ABS, VSB TRAC ON/OFF, AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SUDDENLY ALONG WITH CONTINUOUS HIGH-PITCHED ALERT. B... |
| Nov 26, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | LOSS OF COOLANT WITH NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF LEAKING. REPLACED SO MANY THINGS AND KEEP GETTING MISFIRES ... |
| Aug 6, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | 8/6/14-STARTED MY 2004 4-RUNNER TO LEAVE WORK AND A HIGH-PITCHED ALARM SOUND STARTED AND THE VSC, AB... |
| Jun 30, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | SUFFERED SUDDEN, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF VSC/ABS BRAKE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. VSC, ABS, BRAKE DASH I... |
| May 20, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | 1.) 4RUNNER SAT FOR 10-15 MINUTES WITH RADIO ON (NOT RUNNING) (BATTERY TESTED GOOD/700, 701, 691 OU... |
| Jun 18, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,VISIBILITY/WIPER | ON JUNE 20, 2013 APPROX. 10:30-11:00 AM, WALKED IN GARAGE ATTACHED TO HOUSE NOTICE SMELL OF BURN, OP... |
| Mar 5, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL A... |
| Oct 18, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES | INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I AM A... |
| Jun 10, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE STOP WORKING RIGHT AFTER 36,000 MILES ON 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED EDITION ... |
| Oct 1, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN COMING ON AROUND 60,000 MILES OR SO. STARTED WITH THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ... |
| May 3, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AFTER PICKING MY CAR UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP FROM AN OIL CHANGE LAST OCTOBER, MY VEHICLE STABILTY CON... |
| Feb 24, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DURING THE DAY INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT WELL LIT, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY OF THE SPEEDOMETER AND WAR... |
| Jan 1, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THERE IS A DELAY AND THEN A SUDDEN AND ABRUPT ACCELERATION IN THE VEHICLE A 2004 TOYOTA SUV, VIRTUAL... |