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CarComplaints.com Notes: Although it has a stellar record in terms of vehicle problems, initially the 4th generation (2003 - 2009) 4Runner didn't earn our top "Seal of Awesome" rating because it received poor crash test ratings for rear impacts. However it's proven to have one of the lowest driver death rates out of all vehicles (not just SUVs), so we've bumped it back up to our top award.

6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,000 miles

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2004 Toyota 4Runner suspension problems

suspension problem

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2004 Toyota 4Runner Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 202006

4Runner 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated while driving 20 mph under normal road conditions, the front right lower ball joint separated. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined the front right lower ball joint had fractured.

- Prescott, AZ, USA

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