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2005 Toyota 4Runner Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Toyota 4Runner, 22% of all 425 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 21 4Runner model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 106,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
92
22% of 425
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
106,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Toyota 4Runner suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 5, 2005, latest May 14, 2026.

2005 Toyota 4Runner suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter72005 Q12007 Q42010 Q32013 Q32017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42023 Q4
92 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q1 (7).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Toyota 4Runner

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 4Runner model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200592 (22%)
  2. 200679 (21%)
  3. 200718 (12%)
  4. 200816 (17%)
  5. 20092 (9%)
  6. 201010 (7%)
  7. 20116 (4%)
  8. 20122 (2%)
  9. 20134 (11%)
  10. 20144 (5%)
  11. 201510 (12%)
  12. 201612 (15%)
  13. 20172 (6%)
  14. 20186 (10%)
  15. 201910 (15%)
  16. 20205 (15%)
  17. 202112 (33%)
  18. 20227 (18%)
  19. 20236 (19%)
  20. 20241 (13%)
  21. 20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota 4Runner have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Toyota 4Runner, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 106,000 miles.
Which Toyota 4Runner year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Toyota 4Runner has the most suspension complaints (92), compared with 92 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Toyota 4Runner?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota 4Runner is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.