2003 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension problems
109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased this 2003 Toyota 4Runner in 2018 under what I assumed was prime condition, for a vehicle that spent the majority of its life in Nebraska/Kansas before I moved to Texas in 2021. At 87,400 miles at the time of purchase, the vehicle had no visible damage to the exterior besides a few paint…”
filed Jan 3, 2023
“There is severe rust on the frame, the rear is listing by 3/4 of an inch due to suspension rust, parts of the frame are perforated and lots of rust can fall out of drain holes when tapped. I am unable to steer the truck due to the intermediate steering column rust. The Tacoma was recalled for the…”
filed Aug 24, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 4RUNNER | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 6 | 15% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 10 | 29% |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 10 | 12% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.