Toyota 4Runner complaints by model year
5,894 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 59 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 65 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 58 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | 79 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| 2015 | 86 | 10 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 77 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 96 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| 2011 | 163 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010 | 145 | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| 2009 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 96 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 154 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| 2006 | 381 | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 | 425 | 19 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 | 678 | 28 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 | 695 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 224 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 185 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 483 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 330 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 250 | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 | 261 | 35 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 161 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 172 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 64 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 51 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 78 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 14 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota 4Runner recalls (45)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one 4Runner model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V571000 | Sep 2, 2026 | Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110 | 2026 | — |
| 26V282000 | May 4, 2026 | Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110 | 2026 | 20.2% |
| 25V595000 | Sep 11, 2025 | Instrument Panel Failure | 2025 | 49.5% |
| 24V548000 | Jul 23, 2024 | Incorrect Weight Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 | 2024 | 99% |
| 23V680000 | Oct 12, 2023 | Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 | 2023 | 100% |
| 22V480000 | Jul 6, 2022 | Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/ FMVSS 110 | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 63.2% |
| 22V310000 | May 6, 2022 | Illegible Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 | 2022 | 99.4% |
| 21V963000 | Dec 13, 2021 | Inoperable Driver's Side High Beam/FMVSS 108 | 2022 | 85.9% |
| 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018, 2019 | 92.2% |
| 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2014, 2015 | 91.8% |
| 19V741000 | Oct 17, 2019 | Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode | 2010–2016 | 72.6% |
| 19V670000 | Sep 20, 2019 | Improperly Tightened Steering/Suspension Fasteners | 2018, 2019 | 91.2% |
| 19V244000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label | 2019 | 67.3% |
| 19V005000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2010–2016 | 90.9% |
| 18V753000 | Oct 25, 2018 | Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 110 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 96% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 4wd |
| 2025 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 4wd |
| 2024 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2023 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2022 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2021 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2020 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2019 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2018 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2017 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2016 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2015 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Toyota 4Runner FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota 4Runner had?
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota 4Runner model year from 1984 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Toyota 4Runner year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2011 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (163) and the 2009 the fewest (22). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota 4Runner problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the unknown or other, service brakes, steering in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota 4Runner get?
EPA rates the 2026 Toyota 4Runner at 21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.