2004 Toyota 4RUNNER engine problems
45 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Annoying engine or drive train vibration between 1400 and 2000 RPM. More noticeable on upgrades. Releasing accelerator pedal results in eliminating the vibration as the engine speed decreases. The vehicle is a 2004 toyota 4 runner v8 limited. This issue was initially noticed at about 700 miles on the odometer.
When driving my 2004 toyota 4 runner emits a sulfur like odor. I have been told that switching fuels will help, but I have tried all fuels in the area of all grades and still have this terrible smell. It happens on a repeatable basis, most of the time after exiting the freeway onto a surface street is when it is most noticeable.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Body & structure 310 complaints
- Suspension 113 complaints
- Brakes 83 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Cruise control 34 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 30 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints