2005 Toyota 4RUNNER engine problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and was unable to accelerate, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Aug 4, 2025
“When I first saw the pictures on the internet, I noticed that the front underside appeared to have rust issues. (Frontal shot) I contacted that sales person and he blew me off when I requested photos of the underbody. After several attempts, he finally sent a couple of pictures. The pictures…”
filed Jun 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 4RUNNER | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 8 | 9% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 6 | 8% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 4RUNNER | 6 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.