MYRModel Year Report

2001 Toyota 4 Runner

▲ Better than typical
2001 Toyota 4 Runner
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:25.625Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota 4 Runner Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 125 complaints 1996: 89 complaints 1996 1997: 122 complaints 1998: 120 complaints 1998 1999: 110 complaints 2000: 104 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 168 complaints 2004: 66 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005
2001: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
199452
1995125
199689
1997122
1998120
1999110
2000104
200131
200232
2003168
200466
200515

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 26%

26% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and catalytic convertor.

INJURY
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CONSUMER STATES ATTEMPTED TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE. WHEN CONSUMER SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING A COLLISION. CONSUMER ADVISED ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS BRAKES, BUT THEY DID NOT FUNCTION. *AK *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20020926

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TIRES 16%

16% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH
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PE 020; WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, HEARD A NOISE. REAR RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, AT P225/75R15 (NO MENTION OF DOT #). *AK *TT

NHTSA ODI report, 20020409

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Toyota 4 Runner — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 1994 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Toyota 4 Runner reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Toyota 4 Runner is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota 4 Runner?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota 4 Runner have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.