2014 Toyota 4Runner Electrical System Problems
- 16
- 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.
What owners report
- door locks · 5 records
- door lock · 5 records
- navigation system · 4 records
- stopped working · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the door locks would not work and the navigation system was malfunctioning. This vehicle was sold to the contact after his chrysler vehicle broke down and was towed to mount airy chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (538 n andy griffith pkwy, mt airy, nc 27030, [redacted]). The contact purchased the 2014 toyota 4runner and drove home. The toyota vehicle was…
ODI 11196224
Electrical System
In february 2018 i discovered that the passenger side door lock was intermittently not locking and not opening. This was happening using the remote, the button on the door and when placing the the vehicle in drive when the doors are supposed to lock automatically. This could have been happening for a significant period of time posing a security risk to me, my passengers and cargo. Eventually the lock stopped working…
ODI 11173545
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle was in motion on a city street on 12/24/18 when the entire system (engine, electrical etc.) completely quit. I was near a stop light, so i stopped and restarted the engine and resumed travel. On 12//27/18 i was in motion in a parking lot and the entire system failed again. At this time no systems were operable including lighting and the vehicle did not immediately restart with the ignition key. After…
ODI 11164097
Electrical System
Power door lock actuators are malfunctioning on front doors. Also, the radio/navigation system locks up multiple times on any given day.
ODI 11153935
Electrical System · Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit
I have been having issues with my radio/backup camera system freezing and restarting since i purchased the vehicle in 2015. I have now had my passenger front door actuator go out last month. This is a huge safety concern and inconvenience.
ODI 11163441
Electrical System · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that technical service bulletin number: 0278-17i was issued regarding the automatic running boards. The bulletin indicated that the running boards may fully deploy, but then retract when stepped on or retract on their own. The failure was identified on the running board's computer sensor. The contact stated that, due to the sensor, the running boards…
ODI 11176212
Electrical System
I own a 2014 4runner with less than 60k miles on it. The front driver's door lock is completely gone and the rear driver's side is beginning to fail too. I've read on various toyota owners websites that this seems to be a pretty common problem. The vehicle is no longer under warranty and i'm told that the cost to replace the actuator is $700-800 per door. It's totally unacceptable to me to spend $35k+ on a vehicle…
ODI 11088870
Electrical System
My car was only 3 months out of warranty and both front door lock actuators stopped working completely. Toyota would not help me fix it and wanted an outrageous amount to replace the parts. Four months later and one of the back door actuators stopped working. I have three locks that do not function at all and it is hard to access my car and also keep it locked every time i go somewhere. I have on 35,000 miles on my…
ODI 11092789
Electrical System
The automatic door locks do not function properly and will not lock or unlock without manually flipping the lock or forcing the key to unlock it. This is a safety concern because if this vehicle was to be in an accident, it would be difficult to get a person in or out of the vehicle quickly and safely. Any instance in which someone may need to get in and out of the vehicle quickly the failure of the locking…
ODI 11032164
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
This complaint relates to a defect in the toyota entune premium audio system with navigation. Audio software version 0101a5. Unit is produced by panasonic. Model 57080. The system randomly and without warning "freezes" thereby preventing the driver from lowering or muting radio volume. The volume cannot be lowered or muted until the vehicle is stopped, and the ignition is turned off. The reverse safety camera will…
ODI 11031583
Electrical System
Navigation/stereo/cd player will lock up then reboot itself. If i'm in the vehicle for at least an hour, it will lockup then reboot itself 3-4 times within that hour. It's very annoying and aggravating. It doesn't matter if i'm listening to a cd or radio station or pandora, or if i'm moving or sitting still, it will lock up for several seconds then reboot. This started happening around 20,000 miles and has only…
ODI 11019031
Electrical System
The door locks on my 4runner have stopped working. They will not work with the key fob or when you use the button inside the vehicle. You have to manually flip the lock to lock and unlock that door. First it was the driver door that went out then the rear right, and now the passenger side door. You can open the driver door with the key from the outside, but the other 2 doors must be unlocked my manually flipping the…
ODI 11084809
Electrical System
While driving, the navigation/radio screen shuts off and seems to re-boot repeatedly. It is frustrating when using the radio, and dangerous when the navigation system goes blank while we are depending on it to get us to our destination. We have had to immediately pull off the road to wait for it to come back on-line and now we resort to using our smart phone as a back-up because the navigation system on the vehicle…
ODI 10876056
Electrical System
Door locks will not lock/unlock. Affects key fob door locks and remote start capability. Internet search revealed that door lock actuators are a common issue with these vehicles.
ODI 10853294
Electrical System
While driving, the entire electronic panel that controls the radio, navigation, rear view camera and other functions will freeze and then reset. It will happen multiple times in some instances causing a loss of control over the systems the system controls. This has been addressed on multiple forums but toyota doesn't seem to want to address a possible recall. It isn't obvious what is causing the system to freeze for…
ODI 10845945
Electrical System
Yesterday morning when starting my 2014 4runner the trac off light stayed illuminated along with the check engine light. I took the vehicle to the dealership and it was discovered that the vehicle was damaged by rodents (chewing, droppings). An electrical wire had been completely chewed through. I turned the damage into my insurance company but am out a days work, $50 deductible, $100 deposit for rental vehicle and…
ODI 10678520