Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Toyota 4Runner has 248 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
248
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4-Runner. The contact stated that the frame was severely rusted. The ... |
| 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... |
| Feb 18, 2024 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2004 4Runner rear hatch glass imploded with rear defroster on while driving and glass shattered all ... |
| 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 4, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Rusted frame |
| Aug 29, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for service... |
| Aug 12, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The frame of the vehicle rust just as same as the 03-09 Tacoma and there is nothing I can do the fix... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The frame of my Toyota 4-Runner has developed holes making it dangerous to drive. |
| Feb 20, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact's mother owns a 2004 Toyota 4-Runner. The contact stated that after the vehicle was take... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine... |
| Dec 5, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Frame and body prematurely and aggressively rusted despite constant care and upkeep. Toyota recalled... |
| Nov 17, 2022 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | -The frame is rotted out - If the frame were to break, which my mechanic i saying is very possible, ... |
| Oct 17, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The undercarriage is full of rust that the repair shop will not test drive or fix due to the issue. ... |
| Sep 15, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The frame is showing significant rust damage throughout the frame. A hole was punctured in the passe... |
| Aug 28, 2022 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The truck frame is rusting and making the vehicle unsafe prematurely. My vehicle only has 78 thousan... |
| Aug 9, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The body frame is the problem, it has rust all around, the radiator supports are all rusted out almo... |
| Aug 8, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The frame of my 2004 Toyota 4Runner, which is manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation, is the prima... |
| Jul 11, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The body is excessively rusted through. Other vehicles this age or older do not have any where near ... |