1. Toyota 4Runner
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  3. 2016
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2016 Toyota 4Runner Engine 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

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 13, 2018 · 10 miles

    Engine

    Since new, i have documented at least 20 occurrences of lack of acceleration, several times almost resulting in an accident. All occurrences happen from a stopped position, then applying at least half accelerator pedal, the truck will initially accelerate, then pause for several seconds, very scary when crossing traffic or going through an intersection. Happens on turns and when going straight.

    ODI 11113810

  • February 1, 2017

    Engine

    My vehicle was parked in front of my home and when i went out in the morning to take my children to school my vehicle started misfiring all the checks engine lights were lighted up every warning light on my panel lit up. I had my vehicle towed back to the dealer. Come to find out that all my wiring under the hood had been eaten or chewed up by rats. It cost me $500.00 dollars to have it fixed (taped) less than 6…

    ODI 11161258

  • January 18, 2017 · 12,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other

    Toyota knowingly uses a soy based wire coating that attracts rodents. Something chewed through the wiring harness making my vehicle shake uncontrollably and act very strange. This is a huge safety concern because what if the damage was only partial and then through normal use like highway driving the wire fully comes apart disrupting any and all safety features

    ODI 10993402

  • November 29, 2016 · 13,500 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Bought a used 2016 4runner. Had it 3 weeks and a rodent chewed the wires on the main wiring harness. Toyota (that i have 2 warranties through) does not cover rodent damage even though the material that they use attracts rodents apparently from my research. I have $3500-$5500 in damage and my car has been at the dealership waiting for repair for 3 weeks now. The insurance company is fighting them on the repair and i…

    ODI 10935876

  • September 27, 2016 · 4,867 miles

    Engine

    2016 toyota 4runner with less than 5000 miles every once in a while i have noticed a lack of response to throttle when making a right hand turn. By this i mean no increase in engine rpm's proportional to throttle position. I have shrugged it off as my imagination. Now i have had two occasions where after coming to a stop at a stop sign on a steep incline where when i released the brake pedal and stepped on gas the…

    ODI 10910880

  • January 2, 2016 · 230 miles

    Engine · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control

    This vehicle is junk. Has no power, excessive vibration, constant ticking, all over the road, cruise control speeds up uncontrollably, sits lopsided, extremely loud, brakes and steering lock up.,lacks heat, poor visibility . All these and more occurr while starting and driving vehicle.

    ODI 10956888