VehicleVerdict

2005 Toyota 4Runner other problems

The 2005 Toyota 4Runner has 68 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

68

Other complaints

12%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

4Runner other complaints by model year122 complaints1986: 1 complaints1987: 1 complaints1988: 1 complaints1990: 2 complaints1991: 1 complaints1993: 1 complaints1994: 4 complaints1995: 9 complaints1996: 12 complaints1997: 25 complaints1998: 18 complaints1999: 38 complaints2000: 59 complaints2001: 23 complaints2002: 31 complaints2003: 104 complaints2004: 122 complaints2005: 68 complaints2006: 74 complaints2007: 23 complaints2008: 12 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 4 complaints2011: 9 complaints2012: 6 complaints2013: 10 complaints2014: 11 complaints2015: 14 complaints2016: 16 complaints2017: 13 complaints2018: 9 complaints2019: 12 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 8 complaints2023: 12 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 7 complaints2026: 1 complaints
4Runner other complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

10V035000OtherFebruary 3, 2010 · 271,417 units

Defect

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

10V036000OtherFebruary 3, 2010 · 153,418 units

Defect

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

What owners report

“MY TOYOTA 4RUNNER , 2005 WAS SPEEDING AND I COULDN'T CONTROL TO STOP IT. FINALLY I MANAGED TO STEER AND HIT THE MEDIAN OF THE HIGHWAY AND IT STOPPED. THERE WAS A DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND INJURY. I CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT BUT THEY ARE NOT FULLY COOPERATING TO INSPECT AND FIX MY CAR. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 13, 2009 · crash

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2005 Toyota 4Runner have?

NHTSA has 68 complaints about the 2005 Toyota 4Runner other — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2005 Toyota 4Runner other?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the other: 10V035000, 10V036000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.