2011 Toyota 4Runner Power Train Problems
- 6
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota 4runner. While driving various speeds and especially while reversing or moving forward, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission torque converter failed. The torque converter was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 05/10/17*lj *cn
ODI 10947765
Power Train
Water enters transmission through defect in safety neutral switch causing transmission input shaft to malfunction causes delay in transmission engaging then jumps into gear. Vehicle stationary
ODI 11164548
Engine · Power Train
Just as i put my new toyota 4-runner in reverse in a crowded parking lot, the engine races wildly. Fortunately my foot was firmly on the brake, and i was able to get it back into "park" - whereupon the engine raced even more wildly, until i turned off the ignition. I checked to make sure that nothing was against the accelerator pedal - and there wasn't... I checked to make sure the accelerator pedal was in its…
ODI 10491781
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Purchased vehicle new and the 5 speed automatic transmission operated smoothly. Around 9,300 miles the transmission started shifting gears harshly. The harshness is intermittent but happening more frequently. Also, while at highway speeds going downhill, the rpms bounce everywhere from 1500 rpms to 3000 rpms. Its almost as if the transmission is confused and doesn't know what gear to choose anymore. I also feel as…
ODI 10438479
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden rapid acceleration, entering a parking spot, both feet on brakes, still acceleration, put in neutral then park, still acceleration, had to back up, was in a bad position, never touched the gas thru this whole incident. Relined vehicle, still acceleration, put in park and turned it off. Toyota has had it since, 9-2-2011, today is 9-7-2011. What are my options. I pick up my grand kids all the time let alone on…
ODI 10424066
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted to park, the vehicle reversed. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
ODI 10632881