2005 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension problems
77 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 77 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 128,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 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 | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 128,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
My rear frame rotted out causing my control arm to break off. The vehicle was extremely hard to control causing a rollover accident.
Toyota dealer failed safety inspection due to rear suspension arm rusted off and a hole rusted through frame. Only has 124,000 miles. Toyota said that vehicle is unsafe to drive and rear end may lift during a hard stop. Rear brake lines are also rusted out.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Body & structure 189 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Cruise control 29 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints