The 2005 Toyota 4Runner has 424 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and suspension. Owners most often flag excessive frame rust: boxed frame design can trap moisture and salt, leading to severe corrosion from the inside out, potentially causing structural failure. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Toyota 4Runner vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 4Runner model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2024) to 424 (2005). With 424 complaints, the 2005 4Runner sits abovethe model's median of 251.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
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air bags:side/window
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vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
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equipment:other:labels
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The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive regarding legendary long-term reliability, durability, and off-road capability, particularly for the 5th generation and older models.
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Used 4Runner listings typically run $22,199–$45,334 across 2008 to 2026 model years.
Compare every 4Runner year side by side to see how 2005 ranks against the rest.