Does the 2005 Toyota 4Runner have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Toyota 4Runner, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.

Which Toyota 4Runner year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2006 Toyota 4Runner has the most transmission complaints (30), compared with 25 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Toyota 4Runner?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota 4Runner is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Toyota 4Runner Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Toyota 4Runner, 6% of all 425 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 21 4Runner model years. Median mileage at failure: 100,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 25; 6% of 425
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 100,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Toyota 4Runner transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 9, 2005, latest May 14, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to May 2026; peak Feb 2010 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Toyota 4Runner

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 4Runner model year

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

200525 (6%)
200630 (8%)
200711 (7%)
200827 (28%)
200910 (45%)
20105 (3%)
20116 (4%)
20120 (0%)
20131 (3%)
20141 (1%)
20154 (5%)
20166 (8%)
20171 (3%)
20183 (5%)
20194 (6%)
20201 (3%)
20211 (3%)
20221 (3%)
20232 (6%)
20240 (0%)
20252 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota 4Runner have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Toyota 4Runner, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.
Which Toyota 4Runner year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2006 Toyota 4Runner has the most transmission complaints (30), compared with 25 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Toyota 4Runner?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota 4Runner is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.