NHTSA Data Explorer

Toyota 4Runner

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

5,825

Active records

Recalls

46

Active records

TSBs

1,149

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

17

Injuries

344

Crashes

392

Fires

57

Top reported issues — Toyota 4Runner

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Condition issue

3,886

Operating state

891

Braking behavior

402

Safety restraint issue

374

Reporting mechanism

352

Noise

331

Vibration/harshness

309

Fluid issue

295

Driver assistance issue

243

Thermal issue

220

Ride/handling behavior

218

Engine behavior

211

Safety restraint behavior

195

Smell

167

Access/entry issue

144

Performance issue

140

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

132

Steering behavior

113

Electrical issue

52

Lighting behavior

42

Infotainment behavior

35

Starting behavior

33

Recent change

25

HVAC behavior

22

Powering on/off behavior

22

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed May 27, 2026


While driving my 2025 Toyota 4Runner in rainy conditions, the vehicle’s stamped hood channels act as a reservoir, trapping and pooling large volumes of standing water. Upon braking or decelerating—even at low, around-town speeds—the pooled water surges forward off the front nose of the hood onto the windshield. The vehicle's forward aerodynamics catch this massive sheet of water and instantly launch it backward across the entire windshield, causing total and sudden loss of forward visibility.…

2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed May 26, 2026


1 injured
Crash

We were traveling down the mountain of Mt. Nebo in Dardanelle, AR, around 1:08pm on Friday, May 22, 2026. It had been misty rain for a few hours. As we were traveling down the switchbacks of the mountain, we pressed on the brake to slow the vehicle; however, the vehicle did not slow down any. Since we were coming to the next curve in the switchback, the decision was made to drive the car into a tree vs. risking flipping the car over the side of the mountain. When the vehicle collided with the…

2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed May 21, 2026


New, strange noise started in Dec'25 (41K miles; 2yrs 9 months). No warning lights. Diagnosed as failed brake accumulator (first at an independent shop, later at the dealer). Apparently the accumulator is part of the full master cylinder assembly which must be replaced. Toyota has quoted $3,200 to complete this repair and is telling me it must be out of pocket.

2022 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed May 16, 2026


Drivers side seat belt jammed and will not pull out and work properly. Can not use seat belt.

2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed May 16, 2026


Vehicle less than 1 month old and less than 500 miles had a total transmission failure causing a unsafe driving situation while driving , no warning of impending failure resulting loud banging noise and vibration , sudden loss of speed while driving and dashboard lighting up with different warnings. Very stressful situation trying to exit traffic safely.

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed May 14, 2026


I have a 2005 Toyota 4runner with frame rust that has caused everything under my 4runner to rust. Toyota knows these frames have problems with rust and corrosion and have done nothing, I am far from being the only one with this complaint or problem. It is up for inspection anytime. I have taken it to get work done at shops and been turned away because of the amount of rust on all bolts, lines, all metal under truck causing it to be a liability. I cant even get my skid plates off to fully…

2025 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed May 11, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle lost motive power while attempting to access the freeway on three occasions. The reduced power mode message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and initially they were unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was open. The…

2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed May 6, 2026


I have experienced a persistent steering and suspension-related issue with my 2019 Toyota 4Runner since early ownership, beginning at approximately 6,800 miles. The vehicle repeatedly pulls/drifts to the right at highway speeds and requires constant steering correction. I have also experienced steering wheel vibration and instability, particularly at speeds above approximately 50–60 MPH. Over several years, the vehicle has undergone multiple alignments, tire rotations, balancing procedures,…

2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Apr 28, 2026


My 2019 Toyota 4Runner has experienced an ongoing steering and suspension issue since early in its life. The vehicle required an alignment at approximately 6,800 miles and has required repeated alignments since. At approximately 48,000 miles, a separate repair facility identified lower control arm bushing concerns. The issue was not properly corrected, and the vehicle continued to require repeated alignment adjustments. At approximately 66,000+ miles, the condition remains unresolved and…

2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Apr 22, 2026


Frame is rotting away. The tacomas, tundras, sequoia were recalled for this issue. The tacomas frame is very close in design to the 4runner. The main difference is the 4runner uses coil springs whereas the tacoma used leaf springs. Toyota stated that because the 4runner was made in Japan unlike the others that were made in the USA, that the 4runners were not part of the recall.most of the 4runners that are no longer drivable, are because of rotted frames. The repair kits that fix the rotted…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.