2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
The 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (3 complaints), Seats (3 complaints), and Suspension (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2005 4 RUNNER V8 HAD COMPLETE BREAK FAILURE AT ABOUT 23000 MILES. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AT INTERSECTION. PULLED VEHICLE INTO PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE STILL DID NOT STOP. EMERGENCY BREAK HAD TO BE APPLIED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND TESTS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN MASTER CYLINDER. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DISASTROUS EVENT. THERE IS NOT WARNING ON THE VEHICLE WHEN SUCH A FAILURE OCCURS. *NM
THERE IS AN AWFUL ROTTEN EGG SULFUR SMELL BEING EMITTED FROM MY 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER WHEN DRIVING WITH BACK WINDOW OPEN. AFTER DOING MUCH RESEARCH, I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN MANY TSB'S ISSUED FOR 4 RUNNERS DATING BACK TO 2003 AND UP TO THE 2006 MODELS. I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE DEALER, BUT THEY TELL ME MY ENGINE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TSB'S ISSUED. I FEEL THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE COVERED. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL. HEAVY PRESSURE HAS TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE WHEN STOPPING IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM CONTINUING TO SURGE FORWARD WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON.. THE RPMS INCREASE UP TO 200 - 300 WHEN THE AIR CONDITION TURNS ON. THE SURGING IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE TYPE. UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB
2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SPORT V8 - 14800 MILES - BUILT MAY 2005. THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SEAT WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES WITH A LIGHT RAIN. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN APPROX 18 MILES AFTER BEING PARKED INSIDE OVERNIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A SMOOTH HIGHWAY WITH NO VEHICLES NEAR. THE GLASS 'EXPLODED' INTO THE VEHICLE REAR SEAT WITH A LOUD BANG. HAD THERE BEEN ANY PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN CUTS. THE GLASS BROKE INTO THOUSANDS OF TINY PIECES. *JB
VEHICLE PULLS/DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. STEERING FLUTTER CONDITIONS EXIST. CONSEQUENCES INCLUDE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENT WEAR AND TEAR. VEHICLE UNDER WENT TWO WHEEL BALANCES, TWO WHEEL ALIGNMENTS, A TIRE ROTATION, AND INSPECTION BY A FIELD SPECIALIST ON 6 SEPARATE REPAIR ATTEMPTS. AS OF TODAY, CONDITION STILL EXISTS. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. A TSB BULLETIN EXISTS FOR THE MODEL YEAR BUT MANUFACTURER HAS SAID THE FIX/CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. *JB
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Safety Rating for the 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
5252C — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. 00400-RM116-5U3. *TT '04 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. 00400-RM105-9U2. *TT
04405 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXCESSIVE SULFUR ODOR. *SC
5150C — AIR BAGS
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG FRONT RH SENSOR. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM116-5U3.
00405 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THE BLOWER MOTOR SPEED DOES NOT MATCH THE HVAC DISPLAY INDICATION. *TT
03105 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXCESSIVE SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR. *SC
5019C — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
THEFT DETERRENT & DOOR LOCK - POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 00400-RM116-5U3. 2004 4RUNNER 00400-RM105-9U2. 2003 4 RUNNER 00400-RM100-1U2. *TT
03004 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS). *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
- 2000 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 118 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 34 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 45 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 188 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 76 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER (current)
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