2003 Toyota 4RUNNER steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 35 complaints for the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 125,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 125,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Shimmy in steering wheel between 60 and 65 MPH. Auto door down & up will not work. Noticed problems after purchased (4 miles on vehicle) dealer balanced tires and still had vibration. Will replace tires to see if this fixes problem. Replace window motor.
I have had this vehicle for many years and I "know" it. I noticed that he steering wheel had a vibration albeit slight, this was something new as well as a noise I could hear under the car. I brought it home complained to my husband - he looked under the car & was appalled - the frame is so rusted he was able to stick his finger through the failing frame! I am afraid this vehicle will kill me! What if it decides to completely break at an axle or part of the undercarriage.
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
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Cruise control 29 complaints
- Seats 21 complaints