2005 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension problems
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2005 Toyota 4runner with frame rust that has caused everything under my 4runner to rust. Toyota knows these frames have problems with rust and corrosion and have done nothing, I am far from being the only one with this complaint or problem. It is up for inspection anytime. I have taken it…”
filed May 14, 2026
“ENTIRE body frame has excessive rust, holes, and cracks. It is available for inspection. Toyota dealership says it is safe to drive for now but it is failing. I feel any cracks, rust, holes, separation of frame components places all occupants and anyone near the vehicle at risk for when anything…”
filed May 29, 2025
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 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.