MYRModel Year Report

Toyota 4 Runner — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to watch and 4 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution3 years

Best bets4 years

Complaint history

1994: 52 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 125 complaints, Caution 1996: 89 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 122 complaints, Caution 1998: 120 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 110 complaints, Recommended 2000: 104 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 31 complaints, Recommended 2002: 32 complaints, Recommended 2003: 168 complaints, Caution 2003 2004: 66 complaints, Recommended 2005: 15 complaints, Not enough data 2003 · 168
1994: 52 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 125 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 89 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 122 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 120 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 110 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 104 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 31 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 32 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 168 complaints, Caution 2003 2004: 66 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 15 complaints, Not enough data 2005 2003 · 168
1994: 52 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 125 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 89 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 122 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 120 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 110 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 104 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 31 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 32 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 168 complaints, Caution 2003 2004: 66 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 15 complaints, Not enough data 2005 2003 · 168
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Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2005 ○ Not enough data 15 Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ▲ Recommended 66 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ◆ Caution 168 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ▲ Recommended 32 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ▲ Recommended 31 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 104 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 110 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ● Recommended 120 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 122 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 89 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ◆ Caution 125 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ▲ Recommended 52 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

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recalls on file across every Toyota 4 Runner model year.

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