Toyota sold the 2005 4Runner as a body-on-frame SUV with two quite different powerplants: the 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) and the 4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE). Output, fluid capacities and service intervals differ between the two, so a figure quoted for the V6 is genuinely the V6 figure and the V8 carries its own values, with nothing borrowed from the engine next to it or from an adjacent 4Runner model year.
Engines
- 4.0L 4000CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 4.7L 4663CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Limited
- SR5
- Sport
Known issues on the 2005 4Runner. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year. One covers the accelerator pedal, which can stick open: a stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop. A second covers the side curtain-shield air bags, which can deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of occupant injury. A third covers the front seat heater assembly, where a damaged copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. The remaining two are labeling recalls against Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims": on one the label does not meet the standard requirements, and on the other a driver may overload a vehicle, which may increase the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 553 complaints against the 2005 4Runner and Toyota has issued 88 technical service bulletins covering it.
Whether the job is a throttle and pedal inspection, an air bag or seat heater circuit fault, or a routine fluid and filter service, the work follows Toyota's own procedure and the correct specification for the 2005 4Runner.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-20
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of t
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tund
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, f
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCE
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH C
THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEM
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
Showing the 8 most recent of 208 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I WAS IN A 4 CAR PILE UP AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT AND WAS ALSO REARENDED. MYHOOD WENTUP FROMTHE IMPACT AND MY HEAD HIT
TOYOTA 4RUNNER WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT AND WAS REARENDED BY A CHEVROLET S10 AND CAUSED THE 4RUNNER TO SLAM INTO THE CHR
IN MIAMI, FL. AT INTERSECTION OF WATERWAY DRIVE AND SW. 72 AVE. MADE LEFT TURN UNDER RAIN, (ALL DAY RAINING) I LOST CONT
MY REAR FRAME ROTTED OUT CAUSING MY CONTROL ARM TO BREAK OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO CONTROL CAUSING A ROLLOV
WE HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT DID $12,000.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE. I BASICALLY FELL ASLE
Showing the 5 most serious of 424 complaints filed with NHTSA.
