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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.

1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,238 miles

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2005 Toyota 4Runner fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2005 Toyota 4Runner Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 052021

4Runner

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Extensive, rapidly spreading rust throughout the vehicle's frame and fuel tank supports leaving little or nothing holding the fuel tank or areas of the suspension together. Vehicle cannot be safely placed on a lift for service because of thin metal in the bottom of the frame..

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #3

Oct 122018

4Runner

  • 136,000 miles
The Toyota secondary air system has failed rendering my car without traction control... and other lights. There is no preventative measures for this part and Toyota used the exact same system on the Tundra's and sequoia's with the same problem I'm having. This needs to be addressed as the repair for the system is roughly $4000 almost half the cost of my car... please make them fix this on all cars where the same system was used.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #2

Aug 152018

4Runner

  • 100,000 miles
The secondary air injection pump is sending error messages and the vehicle is now in limp mode. The vehicle will not go over 30mph.

- Cape Girardeau, MO, USA

problem #1

Oct 132014

4Runner

  • 108,953 miles
My check engine light came on along with vsc trac. After taking vehicle to dealership I was told that the repair would cost $2,048.73 due to the air pump being stuck in off position. While Toyota in response to reports of air induction pump assemblies and/or air injection switching valves issues on their 2007-2010 Tundra and 2008-2010 sequoia models, Toyota has decided to increase its warranty on these parts and is even offering a reimbursement if you already had this issue fixed. My vehicle has the identical engine of the above-named vehicles but Toyota does not offer any help with the 4runner. It is my understanding that if I do not get the problem fixed it becomes a huge problem within federally mandated emissions requirement.

- Boothwyn, PA, USA

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