CarComplaints.com Notes: Although it has a stellar record in terms of vehicle problems, initially the 4th generation (2003 - 2009) 4Runner didn't earn our top "Seal of Awesome" rating because it received poor crash test ratings for rear impacts. However it's proven to have one of the lowest driver death rates out of all vehicles (not just SUVs), so we've bumped it back up to our top award.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,003 miles
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When accelerating it feels like the frame shifts on the body lots of rust, , as well as the power steering was a little low I added power steering fluid next thing you know it stopped working and driver seats is falling apart and collapse in Woodson within itself as well as the airbags didn't go off upon rear-ending a vehicle they came to a sudden stop in front of me at least 25 miles per hour
Driver's seat on new 2005 Toyota SR5 4runner rocks and shifts back and forth while driving. Dealer has already replaced seat linkage and frame assembly and seat movement has gradually returned in a very short time period. Dealership tried to call it a normal condition prior to replacing saying that all seats in 4runner's on the lot were loose from the factory. As vehicle is driven and weight of driver shifts back and forth from stops and starts, linkage in seat weakens and works loose. Very poor design. Condition is very dangerous and safety should be Toyota's #1 concern but obviously not yet.
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- Chicago, IL, USA