Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Toyota 4Runner has 63 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
63
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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 ... |
| May 7, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2004 Toyota 4 runner frame is corroded so bad and dealer mechanic thinks it is a default of manufact... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The right rear control arm mount completely rusted away from the frame. Causing it to start fish-tai... |
| Apr 27, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Underbody of vehicle is rusting away from vehicle body, I was made aware of situation at a service a... |
| Oct 29, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Frame rust discovered by state inspection mechanic, vehicle fails for frame members rusted through. ... |
| Mar 23, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame on my 4Runner is severely rusted out; it is available to be inspected if requested. When ... |
| Jan 25, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY VEHICLE HAS SEVERE FRAME ROT, ALL OF WHICH COMING FROM THE FACTORY WELDS TO THE SURFACE POINTS AL... |
| Oct 20, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THIS 2004 4RUNNER WAS PURCHASED FROM A LOCAL DEALER IN SOUTH FLORIDA. THE CARFAX REPORT STATES THAT ... |
| Oct 1, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAS DANGEROUS FRAME RUST PERFORATION. TOYOTA SOMEHOW WAS ALLOWED TO EXCLUDE 4... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, THE FRAME IS RUSTED REALLY BAD. CAN'T LIFT IT WITH A HOIST AND PARTS THAT CONNE... |
| Jul 11, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED SEVERE RUST HOLES IN THE FRAME, SUFFICIENT TO FAIL NY STATE INSPECTION. HO... |
| Apr 8, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AFTER CHECKING UNDER MY 2004 4RUNNER FOR A FAULTY FOG LIGHT CONNECTION I NOTICED A LOT OF RUST ON TH... |
| Dec 20, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame of the vehicle has rusted so badly the Toyota Dealer I have taken to for diagnosis and rep... |
| Dec 7, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DASHBOARD SINGLE LINE CRACK FROM DRIVER'S SIDE CONTINUOUS THROUGH HALFWAY INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. |
| Oct 26, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | CHASSIS, BRAKES AND ALL UNDER CARRIAGE OF 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IS RUSTED. SOON THE CAR WILL NOT PASS... |
| Oct 15, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | RE: NHSTA ACTION # DP18002. I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO THOSE NOTE... |