Toyota 4Runner Steering Problems
- 160
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 19
- Years with records
- 1999–2018
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 160 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- steering wheel · 28 records
- frame rusted · 11 records
- power steering · 11 records
- frame rust · 8 records
- frame completely · 7 records
- ball joint · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 40 |
| 1–30k mi | 34 |
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 100–150k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Steering
Pictures show significant rust damage on the right back frame near the muffler. Dealership stated it would cost $14,000 to replace the frame of the vehicle. Currently the car has 125,000 miles. Vin unknown *ln*jb
ODI 11282913
Steering · Suspension
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…
ODI 11268847
Steering
Vehicle steering is very loose and is very difficult to control if attempting to brake while driving over rough surfaces. Vehicle wanders at highway speeds and is very sensitive to water puddles on wet roads or slight changes in wind while driving.
ODI 11300980
Body · Steering
Extensive body frame rust.large rusted out holes in frame. Unable to get ma. Vehicle yearly inspection sticker. Emissions test failed (ma. Inspection station #pb004755). Vehicle bought new 6/2005 recommended not to drive vehicle due to extensive holes in frame.
ODI 11222705
Steering · Suspension
Frame has extreme and rusting and has been reinforced by welding new steel support frames
ODI 11228641
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
I have a 2002 toyota 4runner with a severely rusted frame. My vehicle has less than 70k original miles on it, no body rust, but an extremely rusted undercarriage and frame. I feel it is unsafe to continually drive with this problem, as it will only get worse and could affect other components such as steering, suspension, brakes, etc. Seeing as how toyota has already had a class action lawsuit against their trucks of…
ODI 11299973
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Toyota 4runner frame rust. I just got back from the state inspection and they said the 4runner would not pass state inspection in one year. The frame is rusted through in some areas. The frame needs to be fixed or replaced. I am having toyota inspect the frame on 5/15/2019 at autonation toyota in leesburg va under the vehicles vin of [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5…
ODI 11206264
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
The control arm separated from the rotted rusted frame while driving. Almost died!
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11208227