MYRModel Year Report

2020 Toyota 4RUNNER

▲ Better than typical
2020 Toyota 4RUNNER
RENDERED 2026-09-16T03:29:18.667Z

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 4RUNNER Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 79 complaints 1990 1991: 43 complaints 1992: 53 complaints 1993: 52 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: 381 complaints 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 96 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2010: 145 complaints 2011: 163 complaints 2012: 96 complaints 2013: 36 complaints 2014: 77 complaints 2014 2015: 86 complaints 2016: 79 complaints 2017: 36 complaints 2018: 58 complaints 2019: 64 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2020 2021: 36 complaints 2022: 39 complaints 2023: 30 complaints 2024: 8 complaints 2025: 56 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2020: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19852
19868
19875
19889
19896
199079
199143
199253
199352
199412
199547
199672
1997139
1998130
1999220
2000379
2001154
2002192
2003527
2004612
2005409
2006381
2007154
200896
200922
2010145
2011163
201296
201336
201477
201586
201679
201736
201858
201964
202032
202136
202239
202330
20248
202556
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE 4RUNNER STRUCK A VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. THE 4RUNNER WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR AND STRUCK THE OTHER VEHICLE, A NISSAN ALTIMA SIDE ON WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO PROPEL THAT VEHICLE TWO LANES INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200321

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACK OVER PREVENTION 16%

16% of complaints: back over prevention — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing camera and warnings.

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing coil springs.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220901 — equipment

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect.

Remedy: SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.

Campaign 22V480000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Toyota 4RUNNER — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for back over prevention issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V480000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2013 ▲ 2021

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2003 ■ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER?

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

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.