Went in for a oil change and was offered a 28 point inspection. At dealership, ira toyota, milford, ma 28 point inspection tells us there is holes and rust in the frame and the vehicle would not pass inspection. This 4runner has been kept in mint condition with receipts to prove. Did some research on line to learn many 4runners and tundra's have been recalled for just this reason. Updated 7/23/15*cn *tr updated 9/20/2017
2004 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension complaints
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Vehicle has abnormal amount of rust on frame metal parts with excessive chipping an corrosion. Also, of almost more concern is that the airbag sensors are completely rotted through, as if they were sacrificial anodes. Frame failure due to abnormal rust could cause a catastrophic accident. Sensor failure of the airbag sensors (behind front bumper) while driving could cause serious injury or death to driver or other cars on the road. I have never seen anything like this amount of corrosion.
I have a toyota tacoma 4 door 4 cly pick up..I was on the internet and just notice a recall about brakes,,is my truck included in this recall? And another I have never got any letter or anything telling me about any recalls on my truck and I see here there has been recall for front ball joints and crack frames ,,,seat belt problems..I was in shock..so what do I do can they still fix any problems if any and check my truck..thank you
Frame is rusting out.
Major rust on frame and other mechanical parts. Not exposed to salt does not occur with my other vehicles.
2004 4runner limited, frame rusted out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4-runner. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact attempted to engage the 4-wheel drive but it would not engage. The vehicle was brought to a stop and she then attempted to engage the 4-wheel drive again but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was advised that the transfer hose was fractured and both rear axles were leaking. The failure would only occur when attempting to engage the 4-wheel drive. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 113,000. Updated 1/5/12
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 MPH under normal road conditions, the front right lower ball joint separated. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined the front right lower ball joint had fractured.
When stepping on brakes, pedal vibrates and gets very soft. Vehicles stopping distance is marginal at best. Rotors have been "cut" already with just 13k on the vehicles due to rust build up.boch toyota in norwood mass. Tells me that the brake issue is "normal" !! There is also a loud whining noise when applying the brakes. They tell me this is normal also ! Also, the tires had to be rebalanced at 13k as I was told they where "cupping". Sounds like there is a front end issue with the 2004 4-runner.
I bought a brand new 2004 4 runner sr5 v6 in may of 2004, I have noticed some vibration from the front end when driving above 60mph. I have had the tires balanced already 3 time in the past 3 months of ownership without an success.
I have front end problems which is making the tires wear ( feathering) on the outside edge of both front tires. The dealership replaced the tires with a new set of tires, but the new tires are wearing the same way. Toyota states that there is not a problem, that this tire wear is normal. This was not normal on any other vehicle I have owned. This will be my last new toyota vehicle purchase, after 5 new toyota purchases I am done!!!!!
I have a 2004 toyota 4 runner with a very noticeable shake in the steering wheel at 59-65 MPH.
I have had multiple front end alignment problems with my 2004 toyota 4runner since day one. The tires are wearing on the front end on the outside edge extremely fast. Toyota has replaced the tires, but the new tires are wearing very quickly ( it is being described as feathering). Toyota of richardson has admitted that there is a front end problem, but they are not sure how to repair the front end. I only have 7500 miles and so far am very disappointed with the customer service from the dealership and toyota directly. The front end feels unsafe.
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