2004 Toyota 4RUNNER Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 138,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rust frame” (15% of reports).
- 113suspension complaints
- 138,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rust frame: mentioned in 17 of 113 complaints (15%)
- Completely rusted: mentioned in 11 of 113 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 113 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Toyota 4RUNNER suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 4RUNNER | 3 | 9% | — |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 6 | 15% | — |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 10 | 28% | 350 |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 4 | 12% | 28,650 |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 7 | 11% | 18,750 |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 4 | 7% | 22,000 |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% | 45,000 |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 9 | 11% | 18,445 |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 10 | 11% | 39,489 |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 3 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% | 55,821 |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 2 | 2% | 1,300 |
| 2011 4RUNNER | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2010 4RUNNER | 5 | 3% | 149,500 |
| 2009 4RUNNER | 2 | 9% | 99,500 |
| 2008 4RUNNER | 11 | 11% | 83,600 |
| 2007 4RUNNER | 14 | 9% | 104,500 |
| 2006 4RUNNER | 65 | 17% | 125,000 |
| 2005 4RUNNER | 77 | 18% | 127,500 |
| 2004 4RUNNER | 113 | 17% | 138,000 |
| 2003 4RUNNER | 114 | 16% | 149,000 |
| 2002 4RUNNER | 49 | 22% | 128,265 |
| 2001 4RUNNER | 27 | 15% | 130,500 |
| 2000 4RUNNER | 102 | 21% | 165,000 |
| 1999 4RUNNER | 66 | 20% | 181,800 |
| 1998 4RUNNER | 60 | 24% | 170,000 |
| 1997 4RUNNER | 95 | 36% | 170,000 |
| 1996 4RUNNER | 39 | 24% | 184,000 |
| 1995 4RUNNER | 2 | 1% | 163,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Rusty frame undercarriage. Itâs not going to get any better due to the fact I have to drive on hwy 80 with all the construction, thatâs a hazard itself, potholes everywhere that puts stress on your frame and the salt every winter.
UNKNOWN: Excessive frame rust. frame is excessively rusting to the point where the brakes and suspensions is connected to the frame has been compromised. brake lines rusted to the point of failure, thus almost causing a wreck. Vehicle is now parked due to safety concerns involving the excessive…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Toyota 4RUNNERs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 113 owner complaints about suspension for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER (17% of the 678 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 138,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER?
The most frequent phrase is “rust frame”, in 17 of 113 complaints, followed by “completely rusted” (11).
Other 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER problems
- Structure problems (310)
- Service Brakes problems (57)
See all 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER problems or suspension problems across all 4RUNNER years.