2005 Toyota 4RUNNER steering problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The frame broke loose from the rear sway bar due to excessive rust while I was driving it. My 4Runner is an 05 and has the same frame as the Tacomas of the same year, except with no recall. I believe it is wrong to recall the Tacoma frame and not the same 4Runner frame. It is available for…”
filed Dec 3, 2021
“Upon recent inspection of my vehicle, it was noted that the frame is severely corroded and rusted to the point where collapse or breaking of the frame is possible while driving. Apprently the frame was not properly treated for rust protection and can now be unsafe for driving. Enclosed are pictures…”
filed Aug 30, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 4RUNNER | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 4 | 10% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 12 | 35% |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 10 | 16% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 8 | 9% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 7 | 9% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
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.