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2021 Toyota 4RUNNER: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

36 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

637 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2021 model year. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 36 complaints (36.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Steering behavior1336.1%
Braking behavior513.9%
Electrical and battery issues12.8%
Fuel system concerns12.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Steering
13
Suspension
10
Service Brakes
6
Wheels
4
Electrical System
3
Exterior Lighting
3
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Steering13
Suspension10
Service Brakes6
Wheels4
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting3
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control2

Steering: 13; Suspension: 10; Service Brakes: 6; Wheels: 4; Electrical System: 3; Exterior Lighting: 3; Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 33 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2020
1
2021
12
2022
5
2023
3
2024
4
2025
5
2026
6
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20201
202112
20225
20233
20244
20255
20266

2020: 1; 2021: 12; 2022: 5; 2023: 3; 2024: 4; 2025: 5; 2026: 6

Pattern summary

Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11384945 · 2020-12-25 (December 25, 2020)

TIRE PRESSURE WAS 56 PSI ON ALL FOUR TIRES; MEASURED ON THREE DIFFERENT GAUGES. BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/T TIRES WITH WRITING 'NEVER EXCEED 40 PSI'. NEW CAR PURCHASED 13 DAYS AGO.

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Owner report 11390053 · 2021-01-26 (January 26, 2021)

WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOWSTORM ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT ON 1/25/2021, TWO IMPORTANT SAFETY SYSTEMS FAILED DUE TO ICE AND SNOW BUILDUP ON THE VEHICLE. FAILURE 1: THE PRE COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING TEMPORARY FAILURE OF THE PCS SYSTEM (SEE PHOTO 1). THIS WAS DUE TO ICE AND SNOW BUILDUP ON THE FORWARD SENSOR, LOCATED ON THE FRONT GRILLE (SEE PHOTO 2). PROBLEM COULD ONLY BE RECTIFIED BY STOPPING AND PHYSICALLY REMOVING THE ICE BUILDUP, AS REFERENCED IN THE TOYOTA OWNER'S MANUAL, PAGE 252. I RECOMMEND THE SENSO…

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Owner report 11415750 · 2021-05-09 (May 9, 2021)

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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Owner report 11418003 · 2021-05-21 (May 21, 2021)

The steering wheel will shimmy between 50-61mph. Just under 60mph is when it's most apparent. Worse on a cold morning when beginning commute. Can vary from slight vibration felt in the hand to visibly shaking. Can also be felt on the vehicle floor and seats when at its worst.

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Owner report 11418568 · 2021-05-26 (May 26, 2021)

Steering wheel shimmy and shake from around 55-63mph. Intermittently happens but is very well documented across forums. This affects 4runners that are brand new, and there is no clear answer to a fix.

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Owner report 11420755 · 2021-06-13 (June 13, 2021)

Between 58-65mpg steering whee shakes. Vehicle has been back to dealer for rebalancing the tires twice and a front end alignment. The issue persists.

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Owner report 11421989 · 2021-06-23 (June 23, 2021)

On May 27, 2021 The brakes failed on my brand new 2021 Toyota TRD Off-Road Premium 4Runner. I attempted to brake at a stop light, the brake pedal went to the floor and the car did not stop. Luckily no accident occurred and I was able to drive it home (4 miles). No warning lights or messages appeared at all before, during or after the incident. This occurred between 3-4 pm in Custer, SD on Main Street during clear weather. The vehicle was hauled to Toyota dealer in Rapid City, SD the next morning, May 28th. They could not duplicate the …

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Owner report 11425077 · 2021-07-16 (July 16, 2021)

*Steering shudder occurs when driving 55-70mph. *The shudder makes it feel as you have no control over vehicle, especially in wet/snow driving conditions. *dealer technicians have inspected multiple times with no fix. *issue began with in first 500 miles (brand new purchase).

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Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

22V480000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 2022-07-06 (July 6, 2022)

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

36 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

8.3%Usable mileage3 / 36 records
100.0%Valid incident date36 / 36 records
100.0%Valid filing date36 / 36 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates36 / 36 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Structure:Body
11.0%
ODI 10859964 · 63,000 mi

SQUIRRELS KEEP EATING MY ELECTRICAL WIRING AND THE WIRING HARNESS. THEY ACCESS THE ENGINE BAY THROUGH THE OPENINGS IN THE WHEEL WELLS AFTER JUMPING ON TOP OF THE TIRES. THE RESULTS HAVE DISABLED MY ABS, 4WD, LIMITED SLIP, ETC. I'VE TRIED RODENT REPELLENT, FOX URINE, AND PARKING IN THE GARAGE. NOTHING HELPS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO STOP USING SOY BASED WIRING, AND THEY NEED TO CLOSE THE HOLES IN THE WHEEL WELLS.

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25.6%
ODI 11432699

Rust appeared on the hatch of my 4Runner approximately 2 years after I purchased it new. My complaints to 2 different dealerships were ignored and left undocumented. I was told this wasn't covered under warranty. In 2019, the rust was finally documented by Toyota and I was told that this would have been covered under warranty, but now it's too late. At that point the rust was just an eyesore. Sometime in August 2021, while driving on a bumpy dirt road, my "open door" indicator illuminated and a warning chime went off. When I checked my doors, …

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79.1%
ODI 10761329 · 5,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD ON THIS VEHICLE HAS CAUSED EYE STRAIN, DIZZINESS AND HEADACHES AFTER DRIVING LONG DISTANCES OR COMMUTING REPEATEDLY. IT IS UNNOTICEABLE DURING SHORT TRIPS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD WITH A NEW TOYOTA GLASS FACTORY WINDSHIELD, AND IT STILL DOES THE SAME THING. THERE IS EITHER A WARP IN THE GLASS OR SOMETHING ABOUT THE YELLOW TINT USED THAT IS CAUSING ME TO HAVE SEVERE EYE STRAIN. DRIVING OTHER VEHICLES ON MY COMMUTE DO NOT EFFECT MY EYES AT ALL, IT IS DEFINITELY JUST THIS WINDSHIELD.

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89.3%
ODI 10725528 · 10 mi

AT ALMOST ALL SPEEDS AN ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MY HOOD BOUNCES UP AND DOWN / FLEXES EXCESSIVELY LIKE ITS GOING TO RIP OFF THE CAR. I HAVE HAD 12 CARS IN MY LIFE AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. THE HOOD IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED IN THE MIDDLE. THE HOOD BOUNCING UP AND DOWN CONSTANTLY I AM WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND THE HOOD TO FLY OFF.

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810.1%
ODI 11002394 · 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE BECAME COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT FOUND SEVER RUST UNDERNEATH THE SEATS, THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE SEAT BELT LATCHES. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LATCH DUE TO THE SEVERE RUST ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. IN ADDITION, UNDERNEATH THE SEAT CUSHION OF THE THIRD ROW SEATS, THE ENTIRE SEATING FRAMEBOARD WAS RUSTED SEVERELY. THE RUST HAD AN UNPLEASANT ODOR. READOR-DYKES TOYOTA OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE …

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25.6%
ODI 11319289 · 11,000 mi

ABOUT A YEAR AFTER OWNING MY MAGNETIC GRAY 4RUNNER I STARTED NOTICING FLAWS ON MY HOOD AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE ALMOST LIKE THE CLEAR COAT WAS BUBBLING UP. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN TO THE DEALERSHIP DURING A ROUTINE VISIT AND THE SUPERVISOR SAID IT WILL BE NOTED IN THE VEHICLES RECORD. I ROUTINELY WASH MY VEHICLE AND DO NOT LET ANYTHING SIT ON MY VEHICLE SUCH AS SAP OR BIRD DROPPINGS AND THE VEHICLE IS IN A GARAGE. IT IS NOW A YEAR LATER AND I AM NOTICING MORE SPOTS. KNOWING NOW THAT TOYOTA HAS HAD ISSUES BEFORE WITH DEFECTIVE CLEAR COAT ON T…

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46.9%
ODI 11160523 · 1,200 mi

DRIVER DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING

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23.1%
ODI 11460675 · 19,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that he noticed corrosion underneath the vehicle and on the lug nuts. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to locate any failure on the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to second local dealer, Clearwater Toyota (21799 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765: [phone removed]) and the vehicle was diagnosed with needing multiple unknown components and serial bolts to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been infor…

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26.1%
ODI 11352452 · 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND RUST POWDER WAS PRESENT FALLING FROM THE FRAME AFTER REMOVING THE REAR SEAT COVERS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER TOWN AND COUNTRY TOYOTA LOCATED AT 9101 SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273, WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *LN *JS

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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111.1%
ODI 11679542

Last October we purchased a new 4 Runner (vin [XXX] ) and to date we have a little over 200 miles on it. The primary issue surrounding the lack of usage is that the running boards “platform" does not extend far enough out from the body. My wife has an extremely hard time both entering and exiting the vehicle, as the surface area is too narrow at 2 3/4". Even placing your foot parallel with the board is a challenge. On exiting there is a safety hazard as one's heel slips off of the rounded edge. The boards are six inches wide with three inches …

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47.0%
ODI 11683354

Side view mirrors shake to the point you cannot see out of them. Car has 2K miles on it and has been to the dealer 5 times over the past month for resolution. Dealer and toyota have escalated to a more advanced technical team, they took a look at it and informed me it is a normal characteristic of the vehicle with no fix. This is unacceptable and not safe to drive on the highway.

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00.0%

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Suspension
22.1%
ODI 10468291 · 1,300 mi

APPLIED BRAKES FIRMLY AT YELLOW LIGHT AND VEHICLE NOSE DIVED, BRAKES LOCKED AND VEHICLE STATED TO SKID. LET UP ON PEDAL AND APPLIED BRAKES AGAIN AND VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT FURTHER DRAMA. DID NOT FEEL THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PULSE THE PEDAL OR HEAR THE SYSTEM GROWL. SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED UNDER SAME CIRCUMSTANCES. PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP BEFORE THE LIGHT CHANGED FROM YELLOW TO RED. LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION ALWAYS REQUIRED TO AVOID VEHICLE NOSE DIVING. LIGHT APPLICATION OF BRAKES DOESN'T SLOW IT VERY WELL. BRAKES SEEM TO BE VERY TO…

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12.8%
ODI 11063708 · 55,821 mi

I WENT INTO MY TOYOTA DEALER FOR A STATE INSPECTION. SERVICE WRITER COMES OUT AND TELLS ME THE VEHICLE FAILED DUE TO A BROKEN RIGHT REAR LEAF. AT A COST OF 1026.18 TO REPLACE 1 LEAF . I SAY WELL ISN'T THAT GOING TO CHANGE MY RIDE HEIGHT HAVING ONLY 1 REPLACED . SHE SAYS YES BUT I ONLY QUOTED FOR THE BROKEN 1 . THAT BEING SAID I STILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE INSPECTION . THE CASHIER SAYS WOULD YOU LIKE TO TALK TO THE SHOP MANAGER AND WAS QUITE ADAMANT ABOUT IT . SO I STARTED THINKING I'M NOT THE ONLY 1 WITH THIS ISSUE. SO THEY GET THE SHOP MANAGER H…

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33.9%
ODI 10967305 · 26,000 mi

VEHICLE SHAKES "VIOLENTLY" UPON PUTTING BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AT OR ABOVE 60 MPH. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO TOYOTA SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME IT'S A BRAKE PAD/ROTOR PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THIS IN TO TOYOTA MY VEHICLE HAD MAYBE 28,000 MILES, I TOOK IT IN TODAY 3/20/17 AND IT HAS 35,000 AND THEY SAID THE SAME THING SO I TOOK IT TO A BRAKE REPAIR SHOP AND EXPLAINED WHAT TOYOTA HAD SAID, THE EMPLOYEE AND ACTUAL OWNER OF THE SHOP TOLD ME "I WOULD LOVE TO TAKE YOUR MONEY HOWEVER IT WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAU…

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1011.6%
ODI 10822580 · 3,800 mi

I HAVE A NEW 4RUNNER THAT I WAS NOT PLEASED WITH HOW IT WAS HANDLING. I TOOK IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SHOP TO GET AN OBJECTIVE OPINION. THE RESULTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT. 10 OUT OF 14 OF THE SETTINGS WERE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. I PAID TO HAVE THESE ITEMS FIXED. MY CAR NOW TRACKS BETTER. CORNERS BETTER AND HAS A MORE STABLE RIDE. THESE SETTINGS WERE SO BAD I NOW REALIZE THAT I WAS IN CAR THAT WAS NOT AS SAFE AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS ATTACHMENT TO TOYOTA USA AND THE DEALER AND THE ONLY RES…

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911.4%
ODI 10894291 · 9,000 mi

TRD PRO MODEL FRONT SHOCKS MAKE A CLUNK BELOW 40 DEGREES. TOYOTA T-SB-0054-16 TOYOTA WON'T LOOK AT.

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25.6%
ODI 11341919 · 45,000 mi

TRUCK SHIMMY'S WHENEVER I DRIVE OVER 50MPH. FRONT TIRES ARE DAMAGED FROM CUPPING. MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE AS WELL AS TIRE ALIGNMENT AND ROTATION. DEALERSHIP KEEPS SAYING NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT.

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46.9%
ODI 11268847 · 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CONTACT HAD TO COMPENSATE BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HONDA MARYSVILLE (640 COLEMANS CROSSING BLVD, MARYSVILLE, O…

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710.8%
ODI 11219602 · 5,300 mi

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, [phone removed]) 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…

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39.1%
ODI 11405873 · 4,300 mi

I BOUGHT MY 4RUNNER BRAND NEW LAST YEAR. TO CHANGE THE DIFFERENTIAL FROM H4F TO H4L, I STOP THE CAR AND CHANGE THE SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL POSITION. ONCE IN NEUTRAL POSITION, I CHANGE THE DIFFERENTIAL KNOB H4F TO H4L. THEN I START DRIVING AGAIN. MY EXPECTATION IS THE WHEN SHIFTING THE DIFFERENTIAL FROM H4F TO H4L, THE DASHBOARD LIGHT WILL CHANGE FROM YELLOW TO GREEN JUST LIKE MY PREVIOUS 4RUNNER. BUT THIS MODEL DOES NOT CHANGE FROM YELLOW TO GREEN TO IDENTIFY SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER OF GEAR FROM HIGH TO LOWER GEAR. THE DASHBOARD COLOR STAYS YEL…

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1027.8%
ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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615.4%
ODI 11519823

Yes vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Steering wheel/steering column/wheels tires/suspension/differential/drive shaft/: steering wheel shimmies, shakes, vibrates, wobbles and usually occurs at 55-68 MPH typically closer to the 62-64 MPH range and "pulls"/steers very hard to the right during this time. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. This could possibly cause me or another driver to lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident that might hurt me or someone else. The vehi…

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26.3%
ODI 11574613

On [XXX] while driving approximately 60 mph on a straight smooth highway only about 4 miles from my home my 4 Runner started violently shaking. The whole vehicle was shaking like the wheels were going to fall off. The steering wheel was shaking and I was shaking due to the amount of vibration. I did not depress the brakes for fear it would flip and crash. I let off the accelerator to slow down carefully and find a spot to pull off the highway. As I got slower I checked the onboard tire pressure which indicated all tires were holding correct amo…

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00.0%

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11.8%
ODI 11760219

The steering system malfunctioned. The vehicle is at the dealer for inspection/repair. When driving the steering is loose, when you go over bumps there is an audible thump in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle is at the dealer in Rockwall Texas for the 3rd time for this issue. The lower steering shaft was deemed defective by the technician due to excessive play on the first visit. Even with the defective steering component the vehicle was returned to me in that condition due to a lack of parts. I returned the vehicle because it was not safe …

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Unknown Or Other
66.3%
ODI 10859964 · 63,000 mi

SQUIRRELS KEEP EATING MY ELECTRICAL WIRING AND THE WIRING HARNESS. THEY ACCESS THE ENGINE BAY THROUGH THE OPENINGS IN THE WHEEL WELLS AFTER JUMPING ON TOP OF THE TIRES. THE RESULTS HAVE DISABLED MY ABS, 4WD, LIMITED SLIP, ETC. I'VE TRIED RODENT REPELLENT, FOX URINE, AND PARKING IN THE GARAGE. NOTHING HELPS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO STOP USING SOY BASED WIRING, AND THEY NEED TO CLOSE THE HOLES IN THE WHEEL WELLS.

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1027.8%
ODI 10901948 · 46,800 mi

THE PISTON(S) THAT HOLD THE HATCH UP HAVE FAILED, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. SINCE THE HATCH CAN NOT STAY UP, I CAN NOT TELL WHETHER IT IS ONE OR BOTH. LUCKILY, THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HATCH WAS BEING LIFTED AND NOT AFTERWARDS WITH AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER THE HATCH. AFTER THE FAILURE, I HAVE RAISED THE HATCH AND THE LET IT SHUT WITH ITS OWN WEIGHT. IF SOMEONE WAS PUTTING SOMETHING INTO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE, THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT A SERIOUS INJURY WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. MY SON, WHO HAS A 2012 MODEL, INDICATED THEY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.…

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1114.3%
ODI 10808305 · 160,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS IN GOOD TO VERY GOOD CONDITION EXCEPT THAT THE FRAME IS DEFAULTS AND EXCESSIVELY RUSTED AND WILL NOT PASS ANOTHER INSPECTION, IT'S VERY SIMILAR TO THE 2000 TACOMA THAT HAD THE FRAME RECALL. WE HAVE OWNED SIX TOYOTAS AND WHAT TO BELIEVE THAT YOU WILL STAND BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT. I AM AWARE OF AN ACQUAINTANCE IN AUGUSTA MAINE THAT YOU HELPED BY REPLACING THE FRAME AND HE PAID $1000 TOWARDS THE EXPENSE. I AM JUST AN AVERAGE CONSUMER PLEADING FOR YOUR HELP. I CAN PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION.IF NEEDED. YOUR HELP WOULD GO S LONG WAY …

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1416.3%
ODI 10700869 · 385 mi

1ST INCIDENT - REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT HOME, WANTED TO PULL UP SOME SO CHANGE THE GEAR TO DRIVE AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO REVERSE BACKWARDS FOR A COUPLE OF FEET. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO HIT THE BRAKES AND STOP THE CAR AND IT EVENTUALLY STARTED DRIVING FORWARD. NO CRASH OCCURRED THIS TIME 2ND INCIDENT - 495 MILES ON THE CAR ON 3/21/15 REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT HOME, WANTED TO PULL UP SOME TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE CAR SO CHANGED THE GEAR TO DRIVE AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO REVERSE BACKWARDS AT LEAST 3-4 FEET AND CRASHED INTO THE HOUSE. CAU…

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1620.3%
ODI 10892686 · 100 mi

THE DAY AFTER WE PURCHASED THIS 4RUNNER IN OCTOBER 2015 THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE STOPPED WORKING AND WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT RODENTS HAD CHEWED THROUGH THE WIRE HOUSING CONNECTED TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. INITIALLY THEY WERE NOT GOING TO WARRANTY THE ISSUE BUT AFTER FURTHER AGGRESSIVE DISCUSSION BY ME IT WAS COVERED. APPARENTLY TOYOTA USES A SOY BASED SPRAY OR COATING ON THE WIRING THAT ATTRACTS RODENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE BUT THE 4WD WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND 4WD DID NOT ENGAGE. WE HAVE ALSO HEARD FROM A NEIGHBOR WITH A…

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1438.9%
ODI 11057849 · 8,124 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FROM DALLAS TO HOUSTON AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN, WE HEARD AND EXPLOSION. AT FIRST WE THOUGHT THAT SOMETHING HIT OUR TRUCK, BUT WHEN WE OPENED THE SUNROOF COVER IT WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. SOME PIECES HIT THE CAR BEHIND US, BUT NO ONE WAS HURT. LUCKILY THE INTERIOR COVER WAS CLOSED.

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915.5%
ODI 11085111 · 500 mi

TOYOTA "ALL WEATHER FLOOR LINERS" ARE COLLAPSING AT THE SIDES AND BECOMING A TRIPPING HAZARD. TOYOTA PART NUMBER PT908-89160-02. WITHIN WEEK OF BUYING NEW CAR, THE FLOOR LINER ON PASSENGER SIDE WAS COLLAPSING ON THE SIDES. REPORTED TO DEALER. HE CHECKED WITH TOYOTA REP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. WE CONTACTED THE SALES MANAGER AT DEALERSHIP, HE BOUGHT USE NEW MATS. WITHIN SIX DAYS OF NEW MATS, THE SAME PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN, SEE PICTURE. SINCE TOYOTA HAS A HISTORY OF FLOOR MAT ISSUES, ONE WOULD THINK THIS WOULD BE A BE CONCERN TO TH…

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1218.5%
ODI 11288605 · 9,500 mi

BY DESIGN, WHICH TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA INC. ACKNOWLEDGES, THE 2019 4RUNNER SR5 WINDSHIELD AND FRONT WINDOW DEFROST FUNCTIONS WITH EXTERNAL AIR ONLY, AND WILL NOT FUNCTION WITH RECIRCULATED VEHICLE CABIN AIR. THIS EXPOSES VEHICLE OCCUPANTS TO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS EXTERNAL AIR CONDITIONS DURING WINTER DRIVING. I'VE PERSONALLY BEEN EXPOSED TO THIS HEALTH HAZARD ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE OPERATING THE 4RUNNER WINDSHIELD DEFROST HVAC IN INCLEMENT WEATHER: IN HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC AND EXPOSED TO VEHICLE EXHAUST-LADEN EXTERNAL AIR, AND IN MOUN…

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824.2%
ODI 11318897 · 4,000 mi

THE 4RUNNER STRUCK A VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. THE 4RUNNER WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR AND STRUCK THE OTHER VEHICLE, A NISSAN ALTIMA SIDE ON WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO PROPEL THAT VEHICLE TWO LANES INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON THE 4RUNNER BUT DID DEPLOY ON THE ALTIMA. THE ROADS WERE DRIVE AND VISIBILITY WAS CLEAR. INJURIES TO THE 4RUNNER DRIVER INCLUDED: HEAD FROM CONTACT WITH GRAB BAR ABOVE DRIVERS DOOR, NECK, BACK, WRISTS, FINGERS AND ARMS. ALTIMA DRIVER HAD TO BE REMOVED BY PARAMEDICS AND RUSHED TO THE …

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25.6%
ODI 11418568

Steering wheel shimmy and shake from around 55-63mph. Intermittently happens but is very well documented across forums. This affects 4runners that are brand new, and there is no clear answer to a fix.

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717.9%
ODI 11459863

Unknown Vehicle won’t take speed. Only reaches 30 miles an hour, thereafter vehicle starts to excessively shake. Lane assist does not function.

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1237.5%
ODI 11516473

4runner windshield makes a loud snapping, metal on glass crunching/tapping sound when temperature drop and is very distracting. The dealership heard it some the first visit and placed limited tape on the edge of the cowl lip facing the engine.sound got louder and drowned out the radio. On the second visit it had warmed some. Dealership did not inspect the windshield seal or check for loose components under the cowl as suggested.

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111.1%
ODI 11662768

Camera system, rear, from, 360 degree all are distorted and makes hard to see yellow and white painted lines, pedestrians, and other obstacles while parking. System is defective and do not work as it should.

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915.8%
ODI 11688423

Loose window glass on driver and passenger side,hood wobbles,rear spoiler loose.

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228.6%
ODI 11738355

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.

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Air Bags
7072.9%
ODI 10619067 · 16,400 mi

I WAS FIRST ONE WAITING AT THE LIGHT, TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON BUTLER/AIRPORT RD. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. WHEN I WAS ABOUT HALFWAY TO THREE-QUARTERS THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, I NOTICED A MINI COOPER APPROACHING RAPIDLY, HEADING NORTHBOUND ON SHUTE RD. I KNEW SHE WAS GOING TO HIT ME, SO I ATTEMPTED TO SWERVE LEFT TO AVOID A HIGH IMPACT COLLISION. I DIDN'T HEAR HER BRAKES UNTIL THE POINT OF IMPACT, SHE T-BONED MY 4RUNNER HITTING ME IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE WHEEL WELL. MY 4RUNNER THAN TIPPED AND …

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925.0%
ODI 11073822

TAKATA RECALL I AM [XXX] AND I OWN A 2013 4RUNNER. I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR A TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR (ZONE A) I AM VERY UPSET THAT I AM JUST NOW RECEIVING THIS LETTER WHEN OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE RECEIVED LETTERS IN 2017 AND HAD THEIR VEHICLE HELD BY A TOYOTA DEALER FOR MONTHS WITH A RENTAL VEHICLE BEING MADE AVAILABLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE THE PRIORITY FOR ALL CUSTOMERS, NOT A SELECT GROUP. I SPOKE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE FROM A LOCAL DEALER AS WELL AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIEN…

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810.4%
ODI 10609986 · 662 mi

NOW WHEN WE SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY KEEPS FLASHING. WHEN KEY IS ON IT DOESN'T FLASH. *TR

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1719.8%
ODI 10781749 · 612 mi

VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW WITH 600 MILES ON IT. WIFE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 40 MPH, MAJOR SIDE IMPACT DAMAGE WITH OVER $9000 DAMAGE AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.. WONDERING WHY??

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1012.7%
ODI 11020425

"TAKATA RECALL " ALSO STICKING GAS PEDAL

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38.3%
ODI 11044936 · 7,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS LOCATED AT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS, THE REAR CURTAIN AIR BAGS LOCATED AT THE REAR DRIVER'S DOOR, AND THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AIR BAGS ABRUPTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND WHEEL WERE DAMAGED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED BURNS ON THE LEFT ARM DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNK…

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712.1%
ODI 11205442 · 9,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I CAME UPON A DEER JUST STANDING THERE. I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING IT AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL AT APPROX 60MPH.

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57.7%
ODI 11354264 · 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO TURN LEFT ON GREEN LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS FAILED TO YIELD AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACTS VEHICLE FRONT PASSENGER AREA DOOR AND THE FRONT BUMPER PUSHED THE CONTACTS FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND BUMPER OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO FLEE THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AND CAUSED THE CONTACTS FACE TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL…

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515.2%
ODI 11318897 · 4,000 mi

THE 4RUNNER STRUCK A VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. THE 4RUNNER WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR AND STRUCK THE OTHER VEHICLE, A NISSAN ALTIMA SIDE ON WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO PROPEL THAT VEHICLE TWO LANES INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON THE 4RUNNER BUT DID DEPLOY ON THE ALTIMA. THE ROADS WERE DRIVE AND VISIBILITY WAS CLEAR. INJURIES TO THE 4RUNNER DRIVER INCLUDED: HEAD FROM CONTACT WITH GRAB BAR ABOVE DRIVERS DOOR, NECK, BACK, WRISTS, FINGERS AND ARMS. ALTIMA DRIVER HAD TO BE REMOVED BY PARAMEDICS AND RUSHED TO THE …

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12.8%
ODI 11674658

Saturday morning July 12th after starting my vehicle, a warning was presented “SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION”. I immediately took it to the dealership where they ran diagnostics. The service advisor admitted he nor his mechanic had ever seen anything like that before. They were unable to detect the issue that day. We planned to return the vehicle Thursday July 17. I dropped it off at 10am and never heard from the dealership again that day. Friday, July 18th I contacted the service advisor around 10 am to get an update in which he said they were…

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615.4%
ODI 11445411 · 200 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag would not activate while the contact's wife was seated in the front passenger's seat. The contact had to put weights on his wife's legs to activate the passenger's side air bag. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that was the way the vehicle was manufactured and could not be modified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.

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26.3%
ODI 11565631

November 2023, my 13 year old daughter and I were involved in a car accident. A vehicle made a left hand turn in front of us and we collided (t-boned) the passenger side of the other vehicle. There were no warning lights, notifications of car crossing in in front of us, the assisted brake system did not activate, the air bags did not deploy, the on car assistance showed no accident reported. Other than the seat belts in the vehicle, no other safety features engaged. We have not been able to locate anyone who can confirm why no of the safet…

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222.2%
ODI 11667073

On [XXX] I was driving on [XXX] and was approaching my exit ramp and applied my brakes to slow down for the exit. My car began shaking and the brakes were vibrating very badly and not slowing down. I was either going to slam into the truck in front of me, or swerve and hit the highway retaining wall, which I ended up avoiding the truck and hitting the wall at 24 mph and my airbag didn't deploy. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and I submitted a case against Toyota that is still under review. No warning lamps, lights or sensors w…

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35.3%
ODI 11711250

The contact was a police officer calling on behalf of the owner of a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the owner was attempting to park the vehicle in a parking spot, the vehicle began to independently accelerate up a hill. The owner then placed the vehicle into reverse(R) as the vehicle continued to accelerate while in reverse. The contact stated that the owner had their foot firmly pressed on the brake pedal as the vehicle continued to accelerate. The owner then struck two parked vehicles and another moving vehicle that was e…

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Service Brakes
66.3%
ODI 10461209 · 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE THROWN FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO KEEP DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE MATERIAL BEING USED TO MANUFACTURE THE STRUTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

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513.9%
ODI 10956608 · 30,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). I HAVE EXPERIENCED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, UPON BREAKING, HAVING SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURS WHEN I AM BRAKING FOR A STOP ON CITY STREETS, STOPPING IN TRAFFIC, STOPPING IN A DRIVEWAY. I SUGGEST THE CAUSE IS THE PROXIMITY OF THE BREAK PEDAL TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED, THE LEVEL OF THE PEDAL IS BELOW THAT OF THE ACCELERATOR LEVEL. SO, I FIND MY FOOT AT TIMES HAS A SLIGHT OVERLAP, CAUSING MY FOOT TO APPLY BOT…

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56.5%
ODI 10836910 · 10 mi

FROM THE VERY BEGINNING WHEN I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW, THE BRAKES ON MY 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER GRAB WHEN ANYTHING OTHER THAN LIGHT PRESSURE IS APPLIED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, NO MATTER THE SPEED. INITIALLY I THOUGHT MAYBE MY MODEL DIDN'T COME WITH ABS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I DISCOVERED THAT IT DOES. BUT IT ALSO COMES WITH BRAKE ASSIST, WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS WHAT IS CAUSING MY CONCERN. WHEN THE TRUCK COMPUTER INTERPRETS YOUR PRESSURE AND SPEED OF THAT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IS "URGENT", BRAKE ASSIST TAKES OVER, AND IN MY OP…

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44.7%
ODI 10713171 · 2,505 mi

APPROACHING STOP LITE (40MPH.) APPLYING BRAKES,ACCELERATOR WENT UP TO 3000 RPM,S WITH BRAKES APPLIED.PUMPED BRAKES FINALLY RPMS CAME DOWN.THERE IS NOTHING BLOCKING ACCELERATOR(FLOOR MAT). SEPARATE INCIDENT SAME DAY BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPOT WENT INTO TRACTION CONTROL MODE WITH BRAKES VIBRATING AND CLICKING ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TR

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56.3%
ODI 11067264 · 16,500 mi

HAVE AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE LOCKING DURING BREAKING. FEELS LIKE THE YOU SUDDENLY MASHED THE BREAK PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. HAPPENED ON DRY PAVEMENT WHILE GOING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD APPROX 50MPH CONSTANT BREAK PRESSURE. HAS DONE THIS AT SLOWER SPEEDS GOING FORWARD AND BACKING UP, JUST SEEMS TO DRAG THE RF TIRE WHILE OTHER THREE ARE ROTATING NORMALLY. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING IT. INCLUDED IMAGES OF DRAG MARKS IN SHOP FLOOR.

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925.0%
ODI 11043597 · 12,890 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. APPROACHING 4 WAY STOP. WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, HEARD-FELT A POP AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND LOST ALL BRAKING POWER. THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE. HAD TO USE PARKING BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION TO SLOW TO STOP. FORTUNATELY ONLY GOING 30MPH........STILL ROLLED INTO CENTER OF 4 WAY INTERSECTION. THANK GOD NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME OR THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT.

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610.3%
ODI 11243303 · 21,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BEAVER TOYOTA (2995 US 1 SOUTH ST, AUGUSTINE, FL) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

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57.7%
ODI 11306488 · 1,631 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER FROM STADIUM TOYOTA. IN THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER 2019, I BEGAN TO HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CAR WHEN EVER I WOULD BACK-OUT OF MY GARAGE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING AND LIGHTLY RELEASE THE BREAKS. I RECORDED THE NOISE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. I SHOWED THE VIDEO TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN, WHO ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE IT. 2 DAYS AFTER THE SERVICE, THE SQUEAKING SOUND, WHICH SOUNDS LIKE METAL RUBBING AGAINST METAL, CAME BACK. IN THE BEGINNING, T…

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515.2%
ODI 11320695

EVERY TIME I PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT MAKES A HISSING SOUND. THERE IS A ELECTRONIC NOISE AFTER THE HISSING SOUND. THIS IS ANNOYING AND IT MAKES ME FEEL NAUSEOUS.

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616.7%
ODI 11421989

On May 27, 2021 The brakes failed on my brand new 2021 Toyota TRD Off-Road Premium 4Runner. I attempted to brake at a stop light, the brake pedal went to the floor and the car did not stop. Luckily no accident occurred and I was able to drive it home (4 miles). No warning lights or messages appeared at all before, during or after the incident. This occurred between 3-4 pm in Custer, SD on Main Street during clear weather. The vehicle was hauled to Toyota dealer in Rapid City, SD the next morning, May 28th. They could not duplicate the …

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512.8%
ODI 11479578

On numerous occasions, while driving in a straight line with our adaptive cruise control on, our 2022 Toyota 4Runner will automatically actuate the vehicle's brakes when approaching a slower or stationary vehicle that is either to the left or right, but not directly in front of our vehicle. This sudden speed reduction has almost caused any following vehicles to almost collide with the back of our 4Runner. It has happened to us at speeds between 30 MPH and 65 MPH. When it happens, one has to quickly tap the brakes to deactivate the adaptive crui…

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26.3%
ODI 11551453 · 9,000 mi

The contact owned a 2023 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the husband was driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the pedal became stiff and did not slow down as intended. As a result, the contact collided with two vehicles. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained shoulder, back, and forearm injuries. Medical attention was needed. The contact stated that the two other vehicles involved needed medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a wrecking lot. The manufacturer was not n…

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222.2%
ODI 11666170

The 6gen 2025 4Runner brakes squeal VERY badly, to the point where it has changed my driving habits. I am concerned there is something wrong. There needs to be a TSB or a recall, it's really bad. Apparently a lot of people are also reporting that the brakes squeak really badly especially in reverse. I have found that if I slam on the brakes, the noise does not occur as much. In other words, if I drive and brake normally, the brakes scream. If I slam on the brakes, not as much noise. So now I drive differently in order to avoid the obnoxiously l…

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2136.8%
ODI 11652843

I bought this 2025 toyota 4runner on March 3rd. Less than a week the brakes have been no stop making noise. It's loud and noisy. I'm scared that my brakes or rotors will mess up. We taking it to the dealership but they said they can't do anything unless Toyota places a recall on that certain part or issue. I believe this is a serious is for someone especially for my family and anyone's family as I'm driving on the road. I'm very disappointed as much money as I spent on this new vehicle. I just want to be safe.

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Steering
55.2%
ODI 10513483 · 1,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT GET ANYTHING CLOSE TO THE 22MPG HIGHWAY MILES PER GALLON AS POSTED ON THE WINDOW STICKER. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT THE COMPUTER IS FAULTY AND DOES NOT CALCULATE THE MILEAGE PROPERLY AND THAT IS THE WAY THEY ALL ARE. BUT, I HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS FOR EVERY TANK OF GAS PURCHASED SINCE NEW. THIS VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN GETTING 17.8 MILES TO THE GALLON ON THE HIGHWAY ON AVERAGE. I'VE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE BUT GET THE SAME ANSWER. I CAN'T DEPEND ON THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER READ OUT AS TO THE FUEL MILEAGE, THEY T…

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12.8%
ODI 11074477 · 1 mi

THE KEY IS GETTING BENT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH - EITHER NOT ALLOWING THE KEY TO BE REMOVED. HAS BEEN RE-KEYED BY THE DEALERSHIP ONCE AND THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN IN LESS THEN A MONTH.

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79.1%
ODI 10556539 · 49 mi

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, FLUTTERS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. MOST NOTICEABLE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH. *TR

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89.3%
ODI 10822580 · 3,800 mi

I HAVE A NEW 4RUNNER THAT I WAS NOT PLEASED WITH HOW IT WAS HANDLING. I TOOK IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SHOP TO GET AN OBJECTIVE OPINION. THE RESULTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT. 10 OUT OF 14 OF THE SETTINGS WERE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. I PAID TO HAVE THESE ITEMS FIXED. MY CAR NOW TRACKS BETTER. CORNERS BETTER AND HAS A MORE STABLE RIDE. THESE SETTINGS WERE SO BAD I NOW REALIZE THAT I WAS IN CAR THAT WAS NOT AS SAFE AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS ATTACHMENT TO TOYOTA USA AND THE DEALER AND THE ONLY RES…

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45.1%
ODI 10957589 · 300 mi

PUT THE VEHICLE IN H4 MODE (4 WHEEL DRIVE). IN A STOP POSITION, TURN ALL THE WAY RIGHT, OR ALL THE WAY LEFT IF YOU PREFER. ACCELERATE, PUSH ON GAS PEDAL. PROBLEM: 1) THE CAR MOVES IN A CLUNKING MOTION. 2) FEELS LIKE YOU ARE DRIVING WITH EMERGENCY BRAKES ON - BUT NO BRAKES IS ON. 3) SMELLS VERY BAD TIRE BURNT SMELL. 4) IF TOYOTA DOESN'T FIX THIS PROBLEM, ITS GONNA COST MORE MONEY TO FIX WHATEVER IT CAUSES - GEAR SHAFT, ECT.. GETS GRIND OR DAMAGE. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEIR MECHANICS SAYS YOU CAN'T USE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ON DRY P…

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25.6%
ODI 11267825 · 26,000 mi

PEELING STEERING WHEEL ON IT'S OWN. NO OUTSIDE INFLUENCE. NO RINGS, SUNSCREEN, LOTION OR CLEANERS USED. CAUSES LOSS OF GRIP OF WHEEL AND CONTINUED DETERIORATION ALTERS STEEERING WHEEL. THERE IS A CHANGE.ORG PETITION.

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1119.0%
ODI 11079564 · 150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AS THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150.

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1015.4%
ODI 11422880

Component: Possible steering rack issue Safety concern: Vehicle steering wheel shakes at speed between 60-62mph. A lot of new 4Runner affected by this issue. Problem is confirmed by Toyota Dealership

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412.1%
ODI 11355697 · 8 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES DRIVING 58-62MPH ON HIGHWAY

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1336.1%
ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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410.3%
ODI 11519823

Yes vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Steering wheel/steering column/wheels tires/suspension/differential/drive shaft/: steering wheel shimmies, shakes, vibrates, wobbles and usually occurs at 55-68 MPH typically closer to the 62-64 MPH range and "pulls"/steers very hard to the right during this time. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. This could possibly cause me or another driver to lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident that might hurt me or someone else. The vehi…

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26.3%
ODI 11574613

On [XXX] while driving approximately 60 mph on a straight smooth highway only about 4 miles from my home my 4 Runner started violently shaking. The whole vehicle was shaking like the wheels were going to fall off. The steering wheel was shaking and I was shaking due to the amount of vibration. I did not depress the brakes for fear it would flip and crash. I let off the accelerator to slow down carefully and find a spot to pull off the highway. As I got slower I checked the onboard tire pressure which indicated all tires were holding correct amo…

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00.0%

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47.0%
ODI 11697037

Steering wheel creaking and knocking noise when turning the steering wheel left and right.

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Power Train
00.0%

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12.8%
ODI 11176328 · 96,837 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACK OFF 4 LOW INDICATORS APPEARED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION ERRONEOUSLY SWITCHED INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. ALSO, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD NOT INDICATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN THE NEUTRAL OR DRIVE POSITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAHAM AUTO MALL (1515 WEST 4TH ST, MANSFIELD, OH) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH WAS FAULTY AND N…

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11.3%
ODI 11542722

Stumbling/Studering and hesitation when accelerating took it to dealership and they performed a tune-up and complete fuel system service when to pick it up and still doing the same thing. Dealership rechecked it and said Torque converter was faulty. Had to replace transmission.

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44.7%
ODI 11058235 · 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. ALL THE INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. MODERN TOYOTA (3178 PETERS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127) DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…

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56.3%
ODI 10892686 · 100 mi

THE DAY AFTER WE PURCHASED THIS 4RUNNER IN OCTOBER 2015 THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE STOPPED WORKING AND WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT RODENTS HAD CHEWED THROUGH THE WIRE HOUSING CONNECTED TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. INITIALLY THEY WERE NOT GOING TO WARRANTY THE ISSUE BUT AFTER FURTHER AGGRESSIVE DISCUSSION BY ME IT WAS COVERED. APPARENTLY TOYOTA USES A SOY BASED SPRAY OR COATING ON THE WIRING THAT ATTRACTS RODENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE BUT THE 4WD WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND 4WD DID NOT ENGAGE. WE HAVE ALSO HEARD FROM A NEIGHBOR WITH A…

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12.8%
ODI 11631443

Front struts are leaking which are causing the vehicle to drive inconsistently. The struts should not have to be replaced this soon when the vehicle is being used on normal condition roads. After researching, it appears this is a manufacturer, Toyota, issue, that is known, and Toyota should be issuing a recall for replacement due to the number of incidences that are known on the 4-Runner.

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35.2%
ODI 11402837 · 24,700 mi

2018 4RUNNER TRD OFF ROAD PREMIUM. 24733MILES (AT THE TIME THIS REVIEW IS WRITTEN) STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT ACCELERATE BUT WITH OUT DOING IT. (VERY FEW NOT THAT PRONOUCE) TOOK IT TO DEALER ON APRIL 2020 AROUND (14900MILES). THEY DID A RECALL CHECK AND SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING AND THAY MY TRUCK WAS FINE. MARCH 2021 IT HAPPEN AGAIN BUT NOW IT WAS DOING IT VERY STRONGLY. TRUCK STARTED TO STALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED TO APPEAR 4WD INDICATOR FLASHES RAPIDLY CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK ENGINE MULTI-TERRAIN FLASHE…

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46.2%
ODI 11289551 · 1 mi

THIS BRAND NEW 4RUNNER MAKES LOUD GROANING SOUND FROM THE FIRST DAY UNTIL NOW, EVERY TIME WHEN TRANSFERRING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR DRIVE TO REVERSE ON A HILL ROAD, NO MATTER AN ALLEY OR A PARKING WAY. PEOPLE WHO HEARD OF IT SAID IT SHOULD BE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND IT'S BAD. BECAUSE IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING INSIDE IS BEING BROKEN AND NOT SURE WHEN IT'S TOTALLY DEAD SUDDENLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE CONTROL. I DON'T KNOW CAR. I DIDN'T LET ANY MECHANIC TOUCH IT YET BECAUSE I'M LOOKING FOR A THIRD PARTY LEGALLY TO CHECK IT AND THEIR REPORT …

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13.0%
ODI 11362080 · 1,100 mi

BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, THE PEDAL GOES WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR BEFORE ENGAGING ANY BRAKES. AT IDLE THE BRAKES SEEM TO FUNCTION FINE, AFTER DRIVING AT ABOUT 10MPH THE BRAKES GO BACK TO NOT WORKING AGAIN. DEALERSHIP SAYS THE BRAKES ARE "NORMAL" AND I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE IT HOME EVEN THOUGH IT WAS STILL HAVING THE ISSUE. TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY EITHER, IT GETS STUCK AT 4000-5000 RPM SOMETIMES AND THEN SHIFTS INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THE BRAKING ISSUE OCCURRED EVEN WORSE GOING DOWN A HILL AT 55MPH RIGHT BEFORE IT WENT IN FOR SERVI…

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12.8%
ODI 11575725

As the vehicle was traveling on a highway at 35 mph the vehicle shut off electronically three times and powered itself back on after 15 seconds or so of continuous cruising on the highway. Unable to accelerate or control the vehicle while the electronic component shut off in the vehicle. Three days later, a series of warning lights and check engine lights turned on, which has occurred 6 other times, and has been brought to local Toyota dealer multiple times (over six times) and no fix has been conducted to repair the vehicle other than resettin…

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12.6%
ODI 11507253

Groaning/Grinding from end Differential? Bushing? Needle Bearing? Especially in cold low temperatures

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26.3%
ODI 11630469

The Front differential need to be replaced. The dealership where we purchased the vehicle replaced the differential. When we got the vehicle back we still had the same problem. The car was making a groaning sound while turning to the right above 35 mph. And the whole car would shake and my wife said it felt like the car was going to fall apart. The vehicle also needed new sway bar bushings my guess is that is because the shaking caused by the bad differential. A car shaking that bad and the axle loose inside the differential seems like a huge s…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

23.5%
ODI 11697046

We were parked on a slight incline loading items onto a carrier onto the back of the vehicle. We heard the electronic brake release and the vehicle started to roll backwards down the hill towards us. My husband jumped in the driver's seat and slammed on the brake pedal. He confirmed that the vehicle was still in park.

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342.9%
ODI 11715365

The car has the iforce max powertrain. At low speeds or in stop and go traffic, when the car has come to a stop, the car will lurch forward, which could potentially cause an accident. I took car to dealership and they said this is normal operation of the hybrid system and there is no fix. This is a huge safety issue if the car pushes itself forward and potentially causing an accident. The transmission system is very unrefined.

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Vehicle Speed Control
22.1%
ODI 10588392 · 43,686 mi

I PURCHASED A 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA FROM CFL TOYOTA. THE VIN IS [XXX]AT THE FIRST MAINTENANCE, I REPORTED INSTANCES OF "UNINTENDED ACCELERATION." THE CFL TOYOTA MECHANIC AND, LATER THE TOYOTA OF ORLANDO CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT THE EVENT IS RELATED TO THE FACT THAT FOR TOYOTAS, THE ENGINE IS USED TO "GEAR DOWN" AND ASSIST IN BRAKING. I HAVE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ABOUT 6 TIMES IN THE TWO YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK. ON 1-MAY-2014, AT THE SANDLAKE ROAD ENTRANCE TO LOWES HARDWARE NEAR JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY IN ORLA…

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25.6%
ODI 11161588

2013 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE FAILURE *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING A CRASH INTO AN UNOCCUPIED PARKED VEHICLE AND A LIGHT POLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JS

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11.3%
ODI 10927004 · 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. AFTER PLACING THE SHIFTER IN THE REVERSE POSITION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 20 MPH BEFORE CRASHING INTO A SECOND VEHICLE. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.....UPDATED 02/06/17 *BF CONSUMER STATED CRASHED INTO THIRD V…

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89.3%
ODI 10689381

MY FIANCE WAS DRIVING OUR DAUGHTER TO PRESCHOOL. SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE TO HER RIGHT. SHE STOPPED FOR SOME PEDESTRIANS RIGHT BEFORE PULLING IN. TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO THE FENCE IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. *TR

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33.8%
ODI 10956888 · 230 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS JUNK. HAS NO POWER, EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, CONSTANT TICKING, ALL OVER THE ROAD, CRUISE CONTROL SPEEDS UP UNCONTROLLABLY, SITS LOPSIDED, EXTREMELY LOUD, BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK UP.,LACKS HEAT, POOR VISIBILITY . ALL THESE AND MORE OCCURR WHILE STARTING AND DRIVING VEHICLE.

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25.6%
ODI 11341919 · 45,000 mi

TRUCK SHIMMY'S WHENEVER I DRIVE OVER 50MPH. FRONT TIRES ARE DAMAGED FROM CUPPING. MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE AS WELL AS TIRE ALIGNMENT AND ROTATION. DEALERSHIP KEEPS SAYING NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT.

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23.4%
ODI 11404761 · 8,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BELTWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, BRAKING, AND STEERING CAPABILITIES. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. PHONE ATTACHED VIA CIGARETTE OUTLET WAS ZAPPED. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CUSTOMER HAS ENDURED DUE TO THIS TOTAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.

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00.0%

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

12.8%
ODI 11505501

was going to work on rt 80 east had cruise control on and was getting off exit 45 in new jersey to get bus into manhattan at approx 430 amwhile getting off highway stepped on brakes pedal went to floor tried pumping nothing happened nor did criuise control disengage or collision warning come on a total collapse of system had this car for approx 1 month purchased used at paramus mercedes benz took this vehicle to my mechanic for a full inpection everything was good vehicle had approx 22000 miles on it at purchase lost all control and crashed go…

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37.7%
ODI 11459863

Unknown Vehicle won’t take speed. Only reaches 30 miles an hour, thereafter vehicle starts to excessively shake. Lane assist does not function.

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13.1%
ODI 11663054

The car just accelerated while during into parking lot. I used brake but did work and hit on to the pole. It accelerated pretty fast. The parking lot store has a video of me coming in slow and the the car accelerated.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
SteeringToo few reports for a range350 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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SuspensionToo few reports for a range350 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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WheelsToo few reports for a range350 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise ControlToo few reports for a range637 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11390053 · 637 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOWSTORM ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT ON 1/25/2021, TWO IMPORTANT SAFETY SYSTEMS FAILED DUE TO ICE AND SNOW BUILDUP ON THE VEHICLE. FAILURE 1: THE PRE COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING TEMPORARY FAILURE OF THE PCS SYSTEM (SEE PHOTO 1). THIS WAS DUE TO ICE AND SNOW BUILDUP ON THE FORWARD SENSOR, LOCATED ON THE FRONT GRILLE (SEE PHOTO 2). PROBLEM COULD ONLY BE RECTIFIED BY STOPPING AND PHYSICALLY REMOVING THE ICE BUILDUP, AS REFERENCED IN THE TOYOTA OWNER'S MANUAL, PAGE 252. I RECOMMEND THE SENSO…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

3 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-021None
ODI 11643552

My brakes and rotors are requiring replacement after less than 10,000. I purchased my vehicle used with less than 15,000 miles. My brakes and rotors have been replaced three times in the last 45,000 miles. The dealership denies any malfunction or error with the breaking system. I have seen multiple complaints online from other 4Runner owners with the same issues. My vehicle has less than 60,000 miles and I commute 5 miles a day to work on surface streets. I do not take it off Roading. I do not tow. I drive 5 miles to work and 5 miles home. I ha…

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2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-071None
ODI 11674658

Saturday morning July 12th after starting my vehicle, a warning was presented “SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION”. I immediately took it to the dealership where they ran diagnostics. The service advisor admitted he nor his mechanic had ever seen anything like that before. They were unable to detect the issue that day. We planned to return the vehicle Thursday July 17. I dropped it off at 10am and never heard from the dealership again that day. Friday, July 18th I contacted the service advisor around 10 am to get an update in which he said they were…

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2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-123None
ODI 11702645

Several door lock actuators have prematurely failed. The first to do so was front passenger door in summer 2024; front driver door lock failed a few months after. Most recently, approximately 4 months ago, the lock actuator for liftgate failed. This poses safety hazard in easily exiting vehicle and/or entering it if in dangerous situation. I have been communicating with local Toyota dealership for months about repairing these defective items, They have acknowledged awareness of an issue with the actuators, but have offered no help. I have read …

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ODI 11704362

Vehicle was diagnosed from a mechanic with no fuel pressure due to not starting. Vehicle has approximately 135,000 miles and had no warnings or indications of problem. It appears when VIN was ran on gov. recall that Honda had issues with fuel pump. Vehicle will be inspected by Toyota dealer.

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ODI 11707218

Rear backup camera has been failing or intermittently working, it is available for insp[ection upon request. This has created a situation upon reversing in driveway where I expect it to be on and dont see a vehicle or trailer behind me. I have hit a parked car because I was expecting it to work as I check rearview mirrors. This is now a habit and I did not realize it wasn't working at the time until i collided with the vehicle. The dealership will not confirm it or inspect it unless payment is rendered. No one has inspected it except for Virgin…

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2026-011None
ODI 11712755

My backup camera does not work consistently. It will sometimes come on and show objects behind me; other times it is a black screen. I have read where Toyota models from 2022 to newer, but not including the 4 Runner, are having major issues with the back up camera and are under recall. I believe this recall should include the Toyota 4 Runner, as mine seems to be having issues which affect my safety and others. I called the nearest Toyota dealership to verify if my car was under recall and they said no. I have not taken the vehicle to be in…

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2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-031None
ODI 11722616

Today while I was driving home from work, in a snow storm, suddenly a low braking power notification and ABS malfunction popped up on my console with loud beeping and my brakes completely stopped working. In order to avoid hitting the car in front of me I had to swerve to the shoulder and come to a stop.

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2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-051None
ODI 11741081

I just had the tires road force balanced on a haweka with lug-centric balance, and the steering wheel persists shaking from 55-65 mph. From what I have seen is this is a design flaw on this generation of 4 runners called the shimmy. For a newer vehicle this is not only dangerous, but unacceptable to not be considered for a recall when it is this widespread.

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2026-061None
ODI 11745613

The interior of both headlights have the interior coating peeling in the first 20k miles

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2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-081None
ODI 11759381

The power door lock actuators on both front doors of my 2021 Toyota 4Runner have failed. The problem developed progressively. The front door locks initially began working intermittently and became less reliable over time. Eventually, both front door lock actuators stopped operating. They have now been inoperative for more than six months. The front doors will not reliably lock or unlock using the vehicle's power locking system or key fob, while the rear power door locks continue to operate normally. I discussed the problem with a Toyota dealer…

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2026-09 (partial)1None
ODI 11761925

While vehicle was parked and not in use, upon entering the vehicle, the steering wheel/column dropped out of its locked position on its own. Disassembly of the steering column revealed that the tilt-lock mechanism's steering lock fracture bolt has broken in half on the right side. This cause the steering wheel to fall out of a locked position and allowed the entire column to rotate skewed to the left side. The steering wheel became dangerous to use as it was in a freed position that allowed the entire column to move while providing inputs into …

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 229 reports

2022: 29 complaints · 2023: 27 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
202282029
2023132027
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20223603
20233101

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentSteeringSuspensionService BrakesWheelsElectrical SystemExterior LightingBack Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraForward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
Steering—
7
ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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ODI 11425077

*Steering shudder occurs when driving 55-70mph. *The shudder makes it feel as you have no control over vehicle, especially in wet/snow driving conditions. *dealer technicians have inspected multiple times with no fix. *issue began with in first 500 miles (brand new purchase).

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ODI 11434710

Steering wheel shakes around 58-64 mph. Brought 4Runner in twice already with tires being road-forced balanced but nothing seems to work. I will be bringing it in again for the third time. This has happened with less than 100 miles, now with 2,700 mi.

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1
ODI 11453013

Driving up to 60mph the steering wheel vibrates excessively. I have taken it to the dealer and got repairs to fix it but 2 days later it returned. I had wheels balanced and rotated with an alignment. I fear I will loose control of the suv soon.

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2
ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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ODI 11481939

Bought the vehicle brand new and have been dealing with a steering wheel/vehicle shake ever since. The vehicle feels out of control around 55-65mph(like death wobble) and the ride is rough at any speed over 50mph. This has been a serious issue on the highway with instances of crossing lanes because of lack of control over steering. No warning lights have ever come on. Been to the dealership many times complaining about the issue just to be told that the "problem can't be replicated". I have taken it to several tire shops as well to have the whe…

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0000
Suspension
7
ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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ODI 11425077

*Steering shudder occurs when driving 55-70mph. *The shudder makes it feel as you have no control over vehicle, especially in wet/snow driving conditions. *dealer technicians have inspected multiple times with no fix. *issue began with in first 500 miles (brand new purchase).

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ODI 11434710

Steering wheel shakes around 58-64 mph. Brought 4Runner in twice already with tires being road-forced balanced but nothing seems to work. I will be bringing it in again for the third time. This has happened with less than 100 miles, now with 2,700 mi.

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1
ODI 11453013

Driving up to 60mph the steering wheel vibrates excessively. I have taken it to the dealer and got repairs to fix it but 2 days later it returned. I had wheels balanced and rotated with an alignment. I fear I will loose control of the suv soon.

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3
ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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ODI 11418568

Steering wheel shimmy and shake from around 55-63mph. Intermittently happens but is very well documented across forums. This affects 4runners that are brand new, and there is no clear answer to a fix.

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ODI 11481939

Bought the vehicle brand new and have been dealing with a steering wheel/vehicle shake ever since. The vehicle feels out of control around 55-65mph(like death wobble) and the ride is rough at any speed over 50mph. This has been a serious issue on the highway with instances of crossing lanes because of lack of control over steering. No warning lights have ever come on. Been to the dealership many times complaining about the issue just to be told that the "problem can't be replicated". I have taken it to several tire shops as well to have the whe…

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Service Brakes
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ODI 11453013

Driving up to 60mph the steering wheel vibrates excessively. I have taken it to the dealer and got repairs to fix it but 2 days later it returned. I had wheels balanced and rotated with an alignment. I fear I will loose control of the suv soon.

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ODI 11453013

Driving up to 60mph the steering wheel vibrates excessively. I have taken it to the dealer and got repairs to fix it but 2 days later it returned. I had wheels balanced and rotated with an alignment. I fear I will loose control of the suv soon.

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ODI 11505501

was going to work on rt 80 east had cruise control on and was getting off exit 45 in new jersey to get bus into manhattan at approx 430 amwhile getting off highway stepped on brakes pedal went to floor tried pumping nothing happened nor did criuise control disengage or collision warning come on a total collapse of system had this car for approx 1 month purchased used at paramus mercedes benz took this vehicle to my mechanic for a full inpection everything was good vehicle had approx 22000 miles on it at purchase lost all control and crashed go…

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ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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ODI 11481939

Bought the vehicle brand new and have been dealing with a steering wheel/vehicle shake ever since. The vehicle feels out of control around 55-65mph(like death wobble) and the ride is rough at any speed over 50mph. This has been a serious issue on the highway with instances of crossing lanes because of lack of control over steering. No warning lights have ever come on. Been to the dealership many times complaining about the issue just to be told that the "problem can't be replicated". I have taken it to several tire shops as well to have the whe…

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ODI 11415750 · 350 mi

I BOUGHT A 2021 4RUNNER LATE APRIL OF 2021. I REPORTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BALANCE CHECK. THIS DIDN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHILE THEY WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF BALANCING THE TECH BROKE 2 CENTER CAPS. I WILL SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP RECHECK AND ALIGNMENT. I'VE READ REPORTS WHERE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE WITH A LOT OF 4 RUNNERS. I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL THERE. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT AT 60-65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND THE 4RU…

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ODI 11418568

Steering wheel shimmy and shake from around 55-63mph. Intermittently happens but is very well documented across forums. This affects 4runners that are brand new, and there is no clear answer to a fix.

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ODI 11481939

Bought the vehicle brand new and have been dealing with a steering wheel/vehicle shake ever since. The vehicle feels out of control around 55-65mph(like death wobble) and the ride is rough at any speed over 50mph. This has been a serious issue on the highway with instances of crossing lanes because of lack of control over steering. No warning lights have ever come on. Been to the dealership many times complaining about the issue just to be told that the "problem can't be replicated". I have taken it to several tire shops as well to have the whe…

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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control00
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ODI 11505501

was going to work on rt 80 east had cruise control on and was getting off exit 45 in new jersey to get bus into manhattan at approx 430 amwhile getting off highway stepped on brakes pedal went to floor tried pumping nothing happened nor did criuise control disengage or collision warning come on a total collapse of system had this car for approx 1 month purchased used at paramus mercedes benz took this vehicle to my mechanic for a full inpection everything was good vehicle had approx 22000 miles on it at purchase lost all control and crashed go…

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

3 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

8 mentions · 22.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 637 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11390053 · 637 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOWSTORM ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT ON 1/25/2021, TWO IMPORTANT SAFETY SYSTEMS FAILED DUE TO ICE AND SNOW BUILDUP ON THE VEHICLE. FAILURE 1: THE PRE COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING TEMPORARY FAILURE OF THE PCS SYSTEM (SEE PHOTO 1). THIS WAS DUE TO ICE AND SNOW BUILDUP ON THE FORWARD SENSOR, LOCATED ON THE FRONT GRILLE (SEE PHOTO 2). PROBLEM COULD ONLY BE RECTIFIED BY STOPPING AND PHYSICALLY REMOVING THE ICE BUILDUP, AS REFERENCED IN THE TOYOTA OWNER'S MANUAL, PAGE 252. I RECOMMEND THE SENSO…

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ODI 11421989

On May 27, 2021 The brakes failed on my brand new 2021 Toyota TRD Off-Road Premium 4Runner. I attempted to brake at a stop light, the brake pedal went to the floor and the car did not stop. Luckily no accident occurred and I was able to drive it home (4 miles). No warning lights or messages appeared at all before, during or after the incident. This occurred between 3-4 pm in Custer, SD on Main Street during clear weather. The vehicle was hauled to Toyota dealer in Rapid City, SD the next morning, May 28th. They could not duplicate the …

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ODI 11425082

On 3/30/21 it was discovered that my 2021 4runner with 5500 miles caught fire while parked in my enclosed garage. This event happened while my family and I were sleeping. The fire was discovered @5am at which time the fire department was contacted. The fire was contained to the garage. The vehicle was a total loss and was determined to be the source of the fire that destroyed all of the contents in my garage and significantly damaged the garage structure resulting in a rebuild. The fire department performed an initial investigation, a 3r…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 5.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11421989

On May 27, 2021 The brakes failed on my brand new 2021 Toyota TRD Off-Road Premium 4Runner. I attempted to brake at a stop light, the brake pedal went to the floor and the car did not stop. Luckily no accident occurred and I was able to drive it home (4 miles). No warning lights or messages appeared at all before, during or after the incident. This occurred between 3-4 pm in Custer, SD on Main Street during clear weather. The vehicle was hauled to Toyota dealer in Rapid City, SD the next morning, May 28th. They could not duplicate the …

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ODI 11568310

While pulling this vehicle in to my garage about halfway in the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle hit a bench on the opposite side of the entrance. After pumping the brakes after waiting about 10 minutes they seemed to work normally. I backed the vehicle out of the garage and saw NO fluid under the vehicle. The next morning the vehicle was towed the the dealer collision shop and then taken to the service department at the dealer. This problem; ,after almost 2 months was never solved....corporate offices checked the data recorder…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 2.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11761925

While vehicle was parked and not in use, upon entering the vehicle, the steering wheel/column dropped out of its locked position on its own. Disassembly of the steering column revealed that the tilt-lock mechanism's steering lock fracture bolt has broken in half on the right side. This cause the steering wheel to fall out of a locked position and allowed the entire column to rotate skewed to the left side. The steering wheel became dangerous to use as it was in a freed position that allowed the entire column to move while providing inputs into …

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b