The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota 4Runner · 2004
2004 Toyota 4Runner. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 16 / 20 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 15 / 19 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 15 / 18 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 17 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 63,000 and 155,000 miles. Median 116,000, from 463 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 137,000 | 98,000–166,000 | 198 |
| Suspension | 138,000 | 100,000–175,000 | 67 |
| Brakes | 137,000 | 85,000–162,500 | 45 |
| Airbags | 76,500 | 53,500–138,500 | 26 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 72,000 | 6,200–109,500 | 33 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 30% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 19% |
| Seats | 9% |
| Brakes | 8% |
| Tires | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 678 | 28 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 6 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
16V065000 Feb 2016 Air Bags / Side/Window
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Risk. If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
11V113000 Feb 2011 Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
Defect. TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Risk. A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy. THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Frame corrosion | 2018 | 2022 |
| Closed | Unintended and uncontrolled acceleration | 2010 | 2011 |
Manufacturer communications 235
Toyota filed 235 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Countermeasures to the air conditioner (a/c) magnetic clutch relay for a/c light flashing…
- Information on installing manual transmission shift lever or park neutral position switch
- Accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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