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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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