Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Toyota 4Runner has 101 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
101
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| 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 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 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN: Excessive frame rust. frame is excessively rusting to the point where the brakes and suspen... |
| Dec 28, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Excessive frame rusting. There are holes in the frame from rusting. At this point in time there is... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Entire frame of the vehicle is rotten with rust and holes. This vehicle has been inspected by McDa... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Frame of this vehicle completely rusted through. Holes on passenger side right where the front door ... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Frame rusted through on left rear of vehicle were suspension parts are attached. |
| Jan 5, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Frame is falling apart rusted right out unsafe to drive a truck I'm making payments on. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The frame is damaged from excessive corrosion. The rear cross member that supports the trailer hitch... |
| Aug 20, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | We took our 2004 4Runner for annual vehicle inspection and the service provider told us the vehicle ... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I bought my 2004 Toyota 4runner Sport edition as a new car, and have been the sole owner of the vehi... |
| Apr 4, 2022 | SUSPENSION | My Car was inspected by a Virginia Inspection Station and was cited for significant rust holes in th... |
| Mar 14, 2022 | SUSPENSION | 2004 Toyota 4Runner, original owner with roughly 210K miles. We took the vehicle to the mechanic con... |
| Mar 12, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The entire frame is rusted. It's been welded back together on 2 different occasions. The last time i... |
| Jan 23, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | The frame is rusted completely throughout. VERY DANGEROUS! |
| Oct 18, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The frame rusted and at least two parts of the frame rusted through. Informed by the mechanic upon s... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Purchased 4 runner from a Toyota dealer in 2018 with 130k miles. During routine maintenance in 2021... |
| Sep 20, 2021 | SUSPENSION | Complete frame rust-out. Suspension at rear axle disintegrated. Vehicle undriveable. My son had just... |