2017 Toyota 4RUNNER
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.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 36 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 79 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 53 |
| 1993 | 52 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1997 | 139 |
| 1998 | 130 |
| 1999 | 220 |
| 2000 | 379 |
| 2001 | 154 |
| 2002 | 192 |
| 2003 | 528 |
| 2004 | 612 |
| 2005 | 410 |
| 2006 | 381 |
| 2007 | 154 |
| 2008 | 96 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 146 |
| 2011 | 163 |
| 2012 | 96 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 77 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2016 | 81 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
25% · 9 reportsElectrical system
14% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My car was parked overnight and the next day when I got in to run errands and my check engine light was flashing and my trac off light was on. When I put the vehicle in drive it was very sluggish, I called the dealer and they sent a tow truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-06
After less than 20 days of ownership of a new 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER and less than 600 miles, the car failed to idle, showed check engine light and trac off light stayed lit. The car was unsafe to drive and had it towed to the Toyota dealership.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-26
Air bags
8% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On 7/22/2019, our 4RUNNER rear-ended another vehicle on the freeway. Speed at the time of impact was approximately 55MPG after hard braking from approximately 65MPH. None of the 4RUNNER's airbags deployed. The entire front end is destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-23
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-09
Vehicle speed control
6% · 2 reportsSuspension
6% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-06-15Equipment17V291000 Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
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2017-06-15Tires17V295000 Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
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2018-01-17Structure17V763000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
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2018-01-23Equipment17V831000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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2018-11-28Equipment18V753000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Toyota 4RUNNER — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V291000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V295000 · Tires
- Recall 17V763000 · Structure
- Recall 17V831000 · Equipment
- Recall 18V753000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.