2023 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
- 31
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Tires
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
10% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 31 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.
Tires
10% · 3 reportsSuspension
10% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle Component: Solid Rear Axle Assembly / Rear Suspension GeometryDefect Summary: The vehicle exhibits a factory manufacturing defect causing severe rear axle misalignment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-14
Also filed under Steering
Steering
10% · 3 reportsExterior lighting
10% · 3 reportsForward collision avoidance
10% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
November 2023, my 13 year old daughter and I were involved in a car accident. A vehicle made a left hand turn in front of us and we collided (t-boned) the passenger side of the other vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-15
Also filed under Air bags
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-12-01Equipment23V680000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23A.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V680000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.