Toyota 4RUNNER problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 756 owner complaints and 38 recalls on file for the Toyota 4RUNNER (2005–2026). The 2006 4RUNNER has the most serious complaints, most often about body & structure.
- Complaints
- 756
- Recalls
- 38
- Model years
- 22
- Worst year
- 2006
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Toyota 4RUNNER years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER — 108 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Body & Structure
- 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER — 104 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Body & Structure
- 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER — 39 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
- 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER — 43 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
- 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER — 59 complaints, 3 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Brakes
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2009 (3 complaints).
Every Toyota 4RUNNER model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 4RUNNER | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2025 4RUNNER | 59 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Brakes |
| 2024 4RUNNER | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Body & Structure |
| 2023 4RUNNER | 32 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 39 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 3 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 36 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Steering |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 33 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 60 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 40 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | Body & Structure |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 43 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 8 | Electrical System |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 35 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 39 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | Airbags |
| 2011 4RUNNER | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | Body & Structure |
| 2010 4RUNNER | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | Body & Structure |
| 2009 4RUNNER | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Airbags |
| 2008 4RUNNER | 13 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | Body & Structure |
| 2007 4RUNNER | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Body & Structure |
| 2006 4RUNNER | 108 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Body & Structure |
| 2005 4RUNNER | 104 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Body & Structure |
Most common Toyota 4RUNNER problem areas (all years)
- Body & Structure182 complaints
- Suspension113 complaints
- Brakes77 complaints
- Steering77 complaints
- Electrical System68 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion64 complaints
- Airbags56 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech40 complaints
- Engine36 complaints
- Wheels & Tires34 complaints
Complaint trend
Toyota 4RUNNER recalls
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An incorrect load carrying capacity label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Other Toyota models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology