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CarComplaints.com Notes: Although the 2003 model year is the "worst" model year for the 4Runner, it's not really bad at all -- mainly it's just that the other 4Runner model years are even better. Howver the 2003 model year has no major problems & no unexpected problems for a 17-year old vehicle. We award the 2003 4Runner our Seal of Awesome, since overall versus other comparable models of the same age, it's very reliable.
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.
9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,500
- Average Mileage:
- 103,250 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace rusted parts (3 reports)
- replace the whole frame (1 reports)
suspension problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
My 2003 4runner was in the shop for rear shocks because the frame is rusting out. A few weeks later the front shocks had to be replaced due to the frame rusting out. I noticed the drivers door jam is rusting as well! I have my two Grandsons in the car and I have to make sure this is a safe car for them as well as myself! My mechanic said I will have to address this problem very soon! I can't afford to fix this rust issue on my own. I understand it's quite expensive if Toyota recalled other 4runner and trucks with the same frames - why don't they do the right thing and recall ALL involved?
Thank You, Flipper
- Flipper K., CINCINNATI, US