2004 Toyota 4RUNNER steering problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Took 2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 to Toyota dealership to be serviced. Dealership called me to explain unable to do alignment, due to rear back frame excessive rusted through. Dealership advised waste of money to align new tires just purchased, unable to even do alignment and it was dangerous. Now what…”
filed Mar 22, 2024
“I have taken my car to Mountain states Toyota as well as corwin toyota for a tripped light it has to do with vehicle stability system it trips leaving the vehicle stability option not usable. I have told both dealers not to just reset the code however this is what’s happening and they don’t seem to…”
filed Nov 22, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 4RUNNER | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 4 | 10% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 12 | 35% |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 10 | 16% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 8 | 9% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 7 | 9% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.