2004 Toyota 4RUNNER Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

109Suspension complaints

16.1%Of all 678 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY260 · 38.3%

Unspecified / other116 · 17.1%

SUSPENSION109 · 16.1%

SERVICE BRAKES57 · 8.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32 · 4.7%

Share of the 678 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER overview page.

What owners report

“WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKES, PEDAL VIBRATES AND GETS VERY SOFT. VEHICLES STOPPING DISTANCE IS MARGINAL AT BEST. ROTORS HAVE BEEN "CUT" ALREADY WITH JUST 13K…”NHTSA complaint 10105812 — filed 01/05/2005

“I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER WITH A VERY NOTICEABLE SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT 59-65 MPH.”NHTSA complaint 10088254 — filed 08/20/2004

“I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS WITH MY 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SINCE DAY ONE. THE TIRES ARE WEARING ON THE FRONT END ON…”NHTSA complaint 10074754 — filed 06/03/2004

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER: 109 of 678 complaints on file (16.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER have in total?

678 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.