2003 Toyota 4RUNNER drivetrain & axles problems
31 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Have had the vehicle for a month now. I went back to the dealer after the first week with noticeable vibration in the steering wheel and the vehicle in general from approx. 45 MPH and above. Dealer balanced wheels. Returned again another week later with same symptoms. Dealer again attemped to balance tires and analyzed rims, speed balance, etc. And determined it was the tires.
Extensive frame rust through and rear differential/axle rust the frame rust is in an area that connects the rear axle to the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Body & structure 284 complaints
- Suspension 114 complaints
- Engine 101 complaints
- Brakes 75 complaints
- Exhaust system 71 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints
- Cruise control 29 complaints
- Seats 21 complaints