2014 Toyota 4RUNNER

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2014 Toyota 4RUNNER
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:29.256Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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

2014: 76 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1984	2
1985	2
1986	8
1987	5
1988	9
1989	6
1990	78
1991	43
1992	53
1993	51
1994	12
1995	47
1996	72
1997	139
1998	130
1999	220
2000	379
2001	154
2002	192
2003	527
2004	612
2005	409
2006	380
2007	154
2008	96
2009	22
2010	145
2011	163
2012	96
2013	36
2014	76
2015	86
2016	77
2017	35
2018	57
2019	64
2020	31
2021	34
2022	39
2023	30
2024	8
2025	48
2026	5

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 32%

32% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file.

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THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 4RUNNER HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THEY WILL NOT WORK WITH THE KEY FOB OR WHEN YOU USE THE BUTTON INSIDE THE VEHICLE. YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY FLIP THE LOCK TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THAT DOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180412

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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I had a collision and rear ended a truck. My front left bumper was completely damaged. My chest hit the steering wheel. My airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250630

Vehicle was involved in an accident where the driver side airbag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250429

TAKATA RECALL - I WAS IN A SERIOUS WRECK AND MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLYED

NHTSA ODI report, 20180202

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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GREATLY REDUCED SAFETY IN FRONTAL IMPACT DURING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO CORRODED FRAME COMPONENTS CAUSED BY FACTORY INSTALLED FOAM PIECES THAT RETAIN RAIN WATER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201124

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

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I notice my gas wasn't lasting long. One day I was pumping gas and noticed that underneath my 4-runner gas was pouring out from the top of my fuel tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230905

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150223 — equipment

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

Campaign 14V828000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150922 — engine and engine cooling

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015.

Campaign 15V515000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160915 — engine and engine cooling

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014.

Campaign 16V577000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170901 — equipment, structure

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.

Campaign 17V425000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190215 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019.

Campaign 19V005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191120 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200501 — fuel system, gasoline

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

Campaign 20V012000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture