Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2000. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 4Runner | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 4Runner | 60 | 1 |
| 2024 4Runner | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 4Runner | 33 | 1 |
| 2022 4Runner | 39 | 3 |
| 2021 4Runner | 36 | 1 |
| 2020 4Runner | 33 | 1 |
| 2019 4Runner | 65 | 4 |
| 2018 4Runner | 59 | 5 |
| 2017 4Runner | 36 | 5 |
| 2016 4Runner | 80 | 8 |
| 2015 4Runner | 87 | 9 |
| 2014 4Runner | 77 | 7 |
| 2013 4Runner | 36 | 6 |
| 2012 4Runner | 96 | 8 |
| 2011 4Runner | 163 | 10 |
| 2010 4Runner | 147 | 12 |
| 2009 4Runner | 22 | 6 |
| 2008 4Runner | 96 | 5 |
| 2007 4Runner | 154 | 5 |
| 2006 4RunnerMost complaints | 381 | 5 |
| 2005 4RunnerMost complaints | 410 | 5 |
| 2004 4RunnerMost complaints | 612 | 2 |
| 2003 4RunnerMost complaints | 528 | 3 |
| 2002 4Runner | 193 | 1 |
| 2001 4Runner | 154 | 1 |
| 2000 4RunnerMost complaints | 379 | 0 |
| 1999 4Runner | 220 | 0 |
| 1998 4Runner | 130 | 1 |
| 1997 4Runner | 139 | 1 |
| 1996 4Runner | 72 | 2 |
| 1995 4Runner | 47 | 1 |
| 1994 4Runner | 12 | 1 |
| 1993 4Runner | 51 | 1 |
| 1992 4Runner | 53 | 1 |
| 1991 4Runner | 43 | 1 |
| 1990 4Runner | 78 | 1 |
| 1989 4Runner | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 4Runner | 9 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Structure1,771
- Suspension815
- Unknown or other723
- Air bags476
- Power train349
- Steering297
- Service brakes289
- Electrical system222
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 17 model-year variants; 0 of 16 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV ICE 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.4 % |
| 2026 | 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.4 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.4 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Toyota 4runner SUV AWD | — | 24.6 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 31 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.9–14.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4Runner Hybrid 4WD (Part-Time 4WD) · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 9.6 | 10.0 |
| 2025 | 4Runner Hybrid 4WD (Part-Time 4WD) · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| 2024 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 12.6 | 13.8 |
| 2023 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 12.6 | 13.8 |
| 2022 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 12.6 | 13.8 |
| 2021 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.8 | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| 2020 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.8 | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| 2019 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| 2018 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| 2017 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 12.0 | 13.3 |
| 2016 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 11.1 | 12.8 |
| 2015 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 11.1 | 12.8 |
| 2014 | 4Runner (Part-Time 4WD) · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 11.1 | 12.9 |
| 2013 | 4Runner (Part-Time 4WD) · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 11.1 | 12.8 |
| 2012 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 10.9 | 12.7 |
| 2011 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 10.9 | 12.7 |
| 2010 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 10.9 | 12.7 |
| 2009 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.0 | 11.7 | 13.5 |
| 2008 | 4Runner 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.2 | 12.0 | 13.8 |
| 2007 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.1 | 12.0 | 13.7 |
| 2006 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.1 | 12.0 | 13.7 |
| 2005 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.1 | 12.0 | 13.7 |
| 2004 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.3 | 12.6 | 14.1 |
| 2003 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.3 | 12.6 | 14.1 |
| 2002 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| 2001 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| 2000 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 11.8 | 13.1 |
| 1999 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.5 | 12.1 | 13.4 |
| 1998 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| 1997 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.4 | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| 1996 | 4Runner 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.4 | 12.3 | 13.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
119 4Runner cars are on the New Zealand register; 10% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 19 | 17 | 2 |
| 1994 | 26 | 25 | 0 |
| 1993 | 26 | 25 | 0 |
| 1992 | 22 | 21 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
6 new Toyota 4Runner cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2019 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (3).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 212 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1 | 332 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1 | 261 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
45 campaigns cover the 4Runner; the latest 12 are below.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2026 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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."
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA recalls