2019 Toyota 4runner Suspension Problems
4 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
Your 4Runner's undercarriage has rusted, including the shock absorber brackets, which caused the vehicle to jerk unexpectedly while turning at around 31,500 miles. This nearly caused a crash before you regained control. The dealer found that the shock absorber, carrier differential, gasket, gasket plug, and bearing all need replacement due to rust damage. Fixing this will require replacing multiple suspension and differential components that have corroded.
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Your suspension is making clunking or creaking noises when you drive over bumps or dips in the road, even at low speeds. When you inspected underneath, you noticed your springs and shock absorbers appear worn and corroded earlier than they should be at 48,000 miles. Toyota has acknowledged this issue with a technical service bulletin, suggesting it may be a known problem. You'll likely need to have the shock absorbers and/or springs replaced to restore smooth, quiet suspension performance.
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THE TRD PRO TUNED FOX SHOCKS MAKE AUDIBLE HOLLOW 'THUNK' SOUNDS WHEN TRAVELING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR CRACKS IN CONCRETE AT LOW SPEED (<15MPH) WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW 50 DEGREES F. IT OCCURS IN THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS. THE REAR SHOCKS ALSO MAKE EXCESSIVE NOISE UNDER THE SAME WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN TURNING IN REVERSE FROM AN INCLINE TO A FLAT SURFACE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A HIGH-PITCHED WHINING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR AXLE. EACH TIME THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE WHINING NOISE OCCURRED. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE WHINING NOISE WENT AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BIG TWO TOYOTA OF CHANDLER (LOCATED AT 1250 S GILBERT RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286, (480) 989-6000) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE THE PINION GEAR WAS NOT ASSEMBLED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT ASKED WHY THE WHINING NOISE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE TORQUE BEING APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1904182303. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,300.