2005 Toyota 4RUNNER engine problems
31 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 109,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine 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 | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 109,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I have a 2005 toyota 4runner sport and there is a horrible sulfur smell that is emitted into the cabin while reaching rpm's of approximately 3000 - 5000.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radiator boiled over without warning. The contact stated that the failure was due to the head gasket. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Body & structure 189 complaints
- Suspension 77 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Cruise control 29 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints