Toyota 4Runner Power Train Problems
- 160
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 17
- Years with records
- 1999–2019
- 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:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Driveline · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 150–400k mi | 32 |
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Body · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that oil was discovered in the driveway where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to tarbox toyota ([redacted], north kingstown, ri 02852, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the rear differential was leaking and the frame was rotted. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle could not be repaired due to the excessive rust on the…
ODI 11256140
Power Train
This brand new 4runner makes loud groaning sound from the first day until now, every time when transferring from reverse to drive or drive to reverse on a hill road, no matter an alley or a parking way. People who heard of it said it should be a transmission problem and it's bad. Because it sounds like something inside is being broken and not sure when it's totally dead suddenly and the vehicle would lose control. I…
ODI 11289551
Power Train · Service Brakes
When the check engine light is illuminated, the traction control and anti lock brake features are automatically disabled.
ODI 11229403
Body · Power Train
I purchased the 2002 4runner in 2014. At that time, the 4runner only had 79,000 miles and had been cared for meticulously. I have taken the car in for routine service over the past 5 years. Upon taking the 4runner in due to a vibration and check of the differential, the mechanic called me in to look at the frame while it was up on the lift. Below in the attached photos, there is extensive rusting of the rear…
ODI 11217310
Power Train · Suspension
Excessive frame rust. Replaced complete rear end in 2013. Told by hyannis toyota that it was unsafe to drive because of excessive rust. The rear end is now rusted out again in 2019 and needs replacing. In april 2019 could not have suspension replaced until frame welding was completed. Additional work of cutting out rear upper trailing arm brackets and weld in place and fabricate fuel tank strap mount and weld in…
ODI 11203339
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My husband parked the car on a hill in front of a gas station and i stayed in the car sitting on the passenger seat and it just rolled down the hill, caused an accident to a parked car getting gas, i jumped out of the car as it rolled towards a gas pump , slammed on to pump guard. Thankfully no one was hurt but me when i jumped out of the car.police report filed
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11194428
Power Train · Structure · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
2005 toyota 4runner sr5 was taken into a certified toyota mechanic for inspection and the mechanic showed me the undercarriage of the vehicle, namely the frame and other associated parts. He warned that it would be difficult to perform maintenance on the vehicle if the frame is rotted through. The vehicle was put on a lift for inspection.
ODI 11180197
Power Train · Service Brakes
Rumble when over 20 mph and turning slightly right on any surface.
ODI 11194792