2004 Toyota 4RUNNER electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rusty frame undercarriage. It’s not going to get any better due to the fact I have to drive on hwy 80 with all the construction, that’s a hazard itself, potholes everywhere that puts stress on your frame and the salt every winter.”
filed Oct 20, 2024
“The rear tailgate window shattered while vehicle was in driveway as soon as it was turned off. Before it shattered there was an odor of something like plastic burning. Fortunately no one was hurt by the exploding bits of glass. The sound the breaking glass make was loud and startled the passengers…”
filed Feb 19, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 7 | 13% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 8 | 13% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 5 | 14% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 18 | 23% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 13 | 15% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 24 | 31% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 4RUNNER | 6 | 4% |
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.