Major Problems with Toyota 4Runner - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Toyota 4Runner model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2003, for instance, is the worst year for the 4Runner. Older 4Runner vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Toyota 4Runner Problems

HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2000 Toyota 4Runner December 16, 2001 Victims: 6

I was driving on the highway at about 45 to 50 miles per hour speed on a slightly wet road. all of the sudden, the vehicle started to skidded out of control and hit the highway divider wall(guardrail) on the right front of the driver side and rolled over and spinned 50 feet away before the vehicle stopped. dual air bags did not deploy.

HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2000 Toyota 4Runner December 16, 2001 Victims: 6

I was driving on the highway at about 45 to 50 miles per hour speed on a slightly wet road. all of the sudden, the vehicle skidded out of control and pulled to the left and hit the divider wall on the right front of the driver side. then the vehicle rolled over and spun about fifty feet away before it stopped.. *ak

BODY
2002 Toyota 4Runner April 10, 2012 Victims: 4 Mileage: 120000 miles

Takata recall. i have a rusty frame that needs to be addressed for safety reasons i was driving on the highway at 55 mph frame cracked and i almost died because of it toyotas have poor frame that should be recalled

What is the most common problem with Toyota 4Runner?

Overall the worst problem with Toyota 4Runner relates to BODY problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific 4Runner years that are prone to issues with these components.

BODY 925 SUSPENSION 433 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 410 AIR BAGS 392 SERVICE BRAKES 188 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 170 STEERING 160 POWER TRAIN 160 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 121 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 113 ENGINE 100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 94 STRUCTURE 78 FRAME AND MEMBERS 78 TIRES 60 WHEELS 59 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 48 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 44 DRIVELINE 43 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 40 SEATS 39 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 35 EXHAUST SYSTEM 34 VISIBILITY/WIPER 34 FRONTAL 29 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 28 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 25 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 23 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 22 SEAT BELTS 21 TREAD/BELT 19 ENGINE 18 ROTOR 16 VISIBILITY 15 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 15 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 15 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 14 FRONT 12 REAR 12 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 12 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 12 GASOLINE 11 SIDEWALL 10 LOWER BALL JOINT 10 DRIVESHAFT 9 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 9 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 8 WINDSHIELD 7 EQUIPMENT 7 RECLINER 7 TANK ASSEMBLY 7 EXTERIOR 7 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 7 DOOR 6 WIRING 6 EMISSION CONTROL 6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6 COOLING SYSTEM 5 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 5 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 5 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 5 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 5 AXLE ASSEMBLY 5 REAR WINDOW 5 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 5 DISC 4 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 4 CRUISE CONTROL 4 INTERIOR LIGHTING 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 4 MASTER CYLINDER 3 PARKING BRAKE 3 LATCH 3 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 3 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 3 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 3 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 3 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 3 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 3 DELIVERY 2 COLUMN SHIFT 2 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 2 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2 MECHANICAL 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2 IGNITION 2 CALIPER 2 LOCK 2 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 STARTER ASSEMBLY 2 ELECTRICAL 2 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 2 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 2 TORQUE CONVERTER 2 SEAL 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 FOG LIGHTS 2 HUB 2 VALVE 2 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 2 BUMPERS 1 FRONT 1 LINKAGES 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 FUEL PUMP 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 RETRACTOR 1 REAR/OTHER 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 HEADLIGHTS 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 PADS 1 CHILD SEAT 1 INTERIOR 1 ANCHORAGE 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 SWITCH 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 CONTROL ARM 1 ARM 1 STORAGE 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 TAILGATE 1 POWER ASSIST 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 POWER ADJUST 1 RELAY 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 HOOD 1 LOCK 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 LATCH 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 BACK UP LIGHTS 1 TRUNK LID 1 HUBCAP/COVER 1 LOWER ARM 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 COLUMN 1 SPRINGS/BAGS 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 INDICATOR LIGHT 1 ANTILOCK 1 INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE 1 SWITCH 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 MARKINGS 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 LATCH STRAP 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE 1 DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT 1
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