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2004 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Toyota 4Runner has 101 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Toyota 4Runner

Structure
248
Suspension
101
Other
63
Brakes
45
Airbags
35
Engine
35
Steering
32
Speed Control
29
Powertrain
26
Electrical
16
Visibility
12
Seats
11
Tires
8
Seat Belts
4
Fuel System
4
Latches & Locks
4
Lights
3

101

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 28, 2025SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ...
Aug 22, 2024SUSPENSIONI recently bought a 2004 Toyota 4 Runner and the frame of the vehicle has significant corrosion to t...
Jul 17, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTURECars frame is rotting out to the point it is not safe to drive. I was told being in a collision coul...
Jun 12, 2024SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFrame is severely rusted and has holes started at 40k miles
Mar 6, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESUNKNOWN: Excessive frame rust. frame is excessively rusting to the point where the brakes and suspen...
Dec 28, 2023SUSPENSIONExcessive frame rusting. There are holes in the frame from rusting. At this point in time there is...
Oct 2, 2023SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHEREntire frame of the vehicle is rotten with rust and holes. This vehicle has been inspected by McDa...
Oct 2, 2023SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFrame of this vehicle completely rusted through. Holes on passenger side right where the front door ...
Feb 10, 2023SUSPENSIONFrame rusted through on left rear of vehicle were suspension parts are attached.
Jan 5, 2023SUSPENSIONFrame is falling apart rusted right out unsafe to drive a truck I'm making payments on.
Oct 20, 2022SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe frame is damaged from excessive corrosion. The rear cross member that supports the trailer hitch...
Aug 20, 2022SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREWe took our 2004 4Runner for annual vehicle inspection and the service provider told us the vehicle ...
Jun 1, 2022SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESI bought my 2004 Toyota 4runner Sport edition as a new car, and have been the sole owner of the vehi...
Apr 4, 2022SUSPENSIONMy Car was inspected by a Virginia Inspection Station and was cited for significant rust holes in th...
Mar 14, 2022SUSPENSION2004 Toyota 4Runner, original owner with roughly 210K miles. We took the vehicle to the mechanic con...
Mar 12, 2022SUSPENSIONThe entire frame is rusted. It's been welded back together on 2 different occasions. The last time i...
Jan 23, 2022SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESThe frame is rusted completely throughout. VERY DANGEROUS!
Oct 18, 2021SUSPENSIONThe frame rusted and at least two parts of the frame rusted through. Informed by the mechanic upon s...
Oct 1, 2021SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERPurchased 4 runner from a Toyota dealer in 2018 with 130k miles. During routine maintenance in 2021...
Sep 20, 2021SUSPENSIONComplete frame rust-out. Suspension at rear axle disintegrated. Vehicle undriveable. My son had just...

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