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JTEBU14R050••••••2005 Toyota 4RUNNER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
364on the model
105builds in total
Most reportedStructure 5Steering 1Suspension 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemNov 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 217,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was…
StructureSep 2022
Frame on 2005 Toyota 4Runner has excessive rust due to Toyota’s negligence on frame production. I can make it available if needed. My safety is 100% compromised, had my mechanic not have told me of the issue, I would have kept driving the vehicle and the suspension could have…
SteeringJan 2019
Severe frame and front end rust, vehicle well taken care of> should have been part of tacoma recall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
StructureJul 2022
Frame of the vehicle is rusting from the inside out. Upon inspection, holes in the frame are found, with many more hidden from sight. This is a disaster waiting to happen. This puts the driver and anyone else on the road at extreme risk if the frame breaks while driving. This…
StructureDec 2019
I heard a banging from the rear end so I brought the vehicle to my mechanic. My mechanic told me that the frame is totally corroded and is now a safety issue. I have had to take it off the road and now I am waiting to see if the recall will include my vehicle like it did with…
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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 JTEBU14R050067826 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.