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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTEBT14RX40••••••2004 Toyota 4RUNNER
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
552on the model
136builds in total
Most reportedStructure 3Engine And Engine Cooling 1Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherApr 2022
Underbody of vehicle is rusting away from vehicle body, I was made aware of situation at a service appointment in April of 2022, no vehicle collision or wreck has happened because of it yet
StructureFeb 2020
Car frame is completely rusted. Nothing is repairable anymore. Rear suspension and break lines effected by rust and broken! Rear suspension can't be fixed due to rust broke connection to frame. This is not acceptable , specially since there is a recall for the same frame model…
Visibility/wiperOct 2018
The sun visor keep dropping and it is hard to see and it is obstructing the vision while driving
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2004
Steering wheel and gas pedal high frequency vibration when accelerating at 1500 RPM to 1800rpm (in various speed). I had taken this concern to my local toyota dealer. The dealer service was good, but no solution provided. The reason was "all 4 runner v8 4x4 do this, and there is…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2019
The frame of the vehicle has rusted so badly the Toyota Dealer I have taken to for diagnosis and repairs refuses to put the vehicle on their lift to inspect or work on the underside of the car for fear of the safety of their workers. This is not a new problem for Toyota because…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTEBT14RX40031501 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.