2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Wheels Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
5 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
FRAME RUSTING BADLY, ESPECIALLY THE LOWER FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORTS. PAINT CLEAR COAT HAS FAILED. RUST AROUND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AREA. THE COATING ON THE ALLOY WHEELS STARTED FALLING OFF WITHIN ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE HAS 125000 MILES I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND LIVED IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA FOR 15 YEARS, 3 YEARS IN FLORIDA.
FRAME IS RUSTED BADLY POOR BREAKING SYSTEM I HAD TO REPLACE THE LINES THAT KEEPS MY TOYOTA STABILIZED. I PUT SO MUCH MONEY INTO MY 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER LIMITED. NOW THE RUST HAS TAKEN OVER ON SIDES AND UNDER RADIATOR. TRANSMISSION LINES NOW LEAKING BADLY RUST HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM BUT WHEN I HAD IT INSPECITED MECHANIC BROUGHT ME OUT IN THE GARAGE TO SHOW ME.
CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR THAT THE TOW HITCHES CONNECT TO ARE COMPLETELY RUSTING OUT AND FALLING APART AS WELL AS THE SKID PLATE NOTICED THIS HOOKING UP ROPES TO SECURE MY KAYAKS. THE PAINT ON THE TIRE RIMS ARE PEALING AND CORRODING
I PURCHASED FOUR (4) NEW BF GOODRICH RADIAL LONG TRAIL T/A SIZE P265/65R17 110T M&S FOR MY 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IN 08/2011. I HAD APPROX 10,000 MILES ON THE NEW TIRES. TIRES ARE NOW DRY ROTTED/CRACKED ON THE SIZE WALL, ALL AROUND THE WHEEL/FRAME (ON ALL 4 TIRES). *TR
VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED ALONGSIDE THE CURB WHEN IT SUDDENLY JUMPED THE CURB, THE SIDEWALK ONTO THE UPHILL GRASSY LANDSCAPE, HIT AND SEVERED A TREE, AND ALMOST CRASHED THE HOUSE INCHES AWAY, THEN BOUNCED BACK TO THE STREET- ALL IN ABOUT 3 SECONDS. THE TIRES SPUN VIOLENTLY AND LEFT A THICK RESIDUE OF RUBBER AND THICK SMOKE THROUGHOUT. THE BRAKE WAS HARD AND STUCK , AS I MANAGED TO PUT THE STICK TO NEUTRAL AND THEN TO PARK. I WAS TRULY SHOCKED AND SHAKEN THAT I COULD HAVE HURT OR KILLED MYSELF OR OTHERS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED- THE FIRST IN JULY 22, 2009 WHEN THE SAME ACCELERATION HAPPENED WHEN I WAS MOVING THE VEHICLE INTO THE GARAGE, SURGED IN ABOUT 2 SECS. CRASHING INTO THE STORAGE AND THE GARAGE WALLS. REFERENCE: TOYOTA CLAIM NO.[XXX] (2009) AND NO.[XXX] (2012). IN BOTH CASES TOYOTA DISOWNED ANY RESPONSIBILITY. WHILE...
Other 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Problem Areas
Structurebody
260 complaints
Unknown Or Other
114 complaints
Suspension
106 complaints
Service Brakes
57 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
29 complaints
Air Bags
25 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Structure
22 complaints
Electrical System
19 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Power Train
18 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
17 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
15 complaints
Structureframe And Members
13 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
9 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Visibility
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
4 complaints
Traction Control System
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air Bags Air Bagrestraint Control Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Carry Handle Shell Base
1 complaint
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint