1. Toyota 4Runner
  2. Problems
  3. 2011
  4. Power Train

2011 Toyota 4Runner Power Train Problems

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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

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 1, 2017 · 70,000 miles

    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

  • December 22, 2015 · 27,503 miles

    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

  • January 6, 2013 · 9,000 miles

    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

  • October 22, 2011 · 9,300 miles

    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

  • September 2, 2011 · 6,015 miles

    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

  • August 1, 2011 · 5,000 miles

    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