2004 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension problems
113 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 113 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 138,000 miles 67 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 10 |
What the data shows
Of the 67 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 138,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Response: Frame, Suspension, Airbags / Yes it is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Response: Safety was put at risk due to frame & suspension failure due to severe rust. Also due to failure of deployment of AirBags.
While driving on the highway my car went out of alignment due to a rotten torsion bar mount. The entire frame also has lots of rot
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Body & structure 310 complaints
- Brakes 83 complaints
- Engine 45 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Cruise control 34 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 30 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints