1. Toyota 4Runner
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  3. Seats

Toyota 4Runner Seats Problems

39
Owner complaint records in our dataset
15
Years with records
1999–2018
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 39 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 3 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • drivers seat · 11 records
  • manual seat · 4 records
  • manual seats · 4 records
  • seat base · 4 records
  • seat frame · 4 records
  • front seat · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi15
100–150k mi5
30–60k mi4
60–100k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • January 7, 2019

    Seat Belts · Seats

    New vehicle discovered to have rusting seat rails and seat belt attachments. Local toyota service center said they have never seen such a problem on a new vehicle and recommended immediately replacing all seats. However, toyota regional reps after only doing a visual inspection decided the rust 'does not compromise the seats integrity at this time.' they ignored the recommendation of their mechanics to replace. They…

    ODI 11171839

    2018 records in this system

  • August 1, 2018 · 145,000 miles

    Body · Seats · Unknown Or Other

    Rust on the frame including the rear bumper, crack in the dashboard from drivers side over to the center of car. Drivers seat excessive movement at attachment between seat back and base on external portion of seat. The vehicle was parked at various times when inspected. Repainted rims that paint had flaked and peeled.

    ODI 11121774

    2004 records in this system

  • April 30, 2018 · 5,000 miles

    Seats

    Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota 4runner. While driving at unknown speeds, the driver's seat moved and made an abnormally loud noise. The vehicle was taken to avondale toyota (10005 west papago fwy, avondale, az 85323, (844) 610-894) where it was diagnosed that the driver's seat frame//support needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to anderson toyota…

    ODI 11101898

    2017 records in this system

  • March 1, 2017 · 147,000 miles

    Seats

    The driver seat bolts where the mounts are located are completely stripped/rusted out which will require complete welding repair. No active recalls are found. 3 out 4 bolts are stripped/rusted out. Unsafe to drive, driver seat on verge of dislodging out, can cause accident. Very common 4runner problem, owner should not be responsible for manufacturer default.

    ODI 10967953

    2000 records in this system

  • June 13, 2016 · 25,829 miles

    Seats

    Rear seat cover has repeatedly come loose. Has been returned to the dealer four times for repair but they have been unable to fix / resolve this issue. Seat cover is made of the "soft tex" simulated leather and held in place with j hooks. Last service was on 6/13/16 invoice tocs486186 - frank toyota, national city, ca

    ODI 10874220

    2015 records in this system

  • March 15, 2016 · 105,500 miles

    Seats

    Driver's seat left front mounting bolt attachment has failed. Problem was first noticed on 15 march 2016. Vehicle was stationary. As i was shifting around to get seated i noticed a grinding sound coming from beneath the driver's seat. Eventually i observed the left front mount lifting slightly off the floor. Later, investigating further (removing the plastic covering) i was able to remove the mounting bolt'there is…

    ODI 10850914

    2002 records in this system

  • January 29, 2015

    Air Bags · Seats

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v743000(seats) and 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    ODI 10927165

    2010 records in this system

  • June 18, 2013 · 7,200,000 miles

    Electrical System · Seats · Visibility/Wiper

    On june 20, 2013 approx. 10:30-11:00 am, walked in garage attached to house notice smell of burn, opened driver door and discovered that the front passenger door completely burn, front passenger seat burn, passenger sunvisor burned, carpet burned. No previous problems or technical issues, auto check ups daily.....contacted insurance co. And now their saying it may be fixable or totaled. Would appreciate any…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10522086

    2004 records in this system