MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Toyota 4Runner Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 594 total NHTSA owner complaints and 46 federal recall campaigns for the Toyota 4Runner.
Best 4Runner Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All 4Runner Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 4Runner | 7 / 10 | 54(12/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 4Runner | 7.3 / 10 | 8(1.8/10k) | 1 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 4Runner | 5.7 / 10 | 30(6.7/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 4Runner | 4.9 / 10 | 39(8.7/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 4Runner | 6.8 / 10 | 34(7.6/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 4Runner | 6.5 / 10 | 31(6.9/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 4Runner | 4.9 / 10 | 64(14.2/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 4Runner | 4.6 / 10 | 58(12.9/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 4Runner | 5 / 10 | 36(8/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 4Runner | 4.9 / 10 | 78(17.3/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 4Runner | 4.3 / 10 | 85(18.9/10k) | 9 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 4Runner | 4.9 / 10 | 77(17.1/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |