MYRModel Year Report

2019 Toyota 4RUNNER

● Typical for this model
2019 Toyota 4RUNNER
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:20:10.836Z

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

Complaints per year, Toyota 4RUNNER Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 78 complaints 1990 1991: 43 complaints 1992: 53 complaints 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1995: 47 complaints 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 139 complaints 1998: 130 complaints 1999: 220 complaints 2000: 379 complaints 2001: 154 complaints 2002: 192 complaints 2002 2003: 527 complaints 2004: 612 complaints 2005: 409 complaints 2006: 380 complaints 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 96 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2010: 145 complaints 2011: 163 complaints 2012: 96 complaints 2013: 36 complaints 2014: 76 complaints 2014 2015: 86 complaints 2016: 77 complaints 2017: 35 complaints 2018: 57 complaints 2019: 64 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 34 complaints 2022: 39 complaints 2023: 30 complaints 2024: 8 complaints 2025: 48 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2019: 64 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19852
19868
19875
19889
19896
199078
199143
199253
199351
199412
199547
199672
1997139
1998130
1999220
2000379
2001154
2002192
2003527
2004612
2005409
2006380
2007154
200896
200922
2010145
2011163
201296
201336
201476
201586
201677
201735
201857
201964
202031
202134
202239
202330
20248
202548
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR TWO MINUTES ON A CITY ROAD GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALL THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. THEN THE CAR STARTED ON ITS OWN AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200226

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR TWO MINUTES ON A CITY ROAD GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALL THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. THEN THE CAR STARTED ON ITS OWN AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200226

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181128 — equipment

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.

Campaign 18V753000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190524 — equipment

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles.

Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Campaign 19V244000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191028 — steering, suspension

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Campaign 19V670000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210121 — fuel system, gasoline

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

Campaign 20V682000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Toyota 4RUNNER — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V753000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V244000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V670000 (steering, suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V682000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2019 Toyota 4RUNNER reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Toyota 4RUNNER is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota 4RUNNER?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota 4RUNNER have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.