Complaints
206
Crashes
8
Fires
3
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Toyota 4runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#153 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:156,095 mi
Fires:1
#222 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:167,358 mi
#321 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:150,466 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Toyota 4runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 53 | — | 1 | 156,095 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | — | — | 167,358 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 21 | — | — | 150,466 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 | — | — | 101,505 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 17 | — | — | 133,628 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | 1 | — | 146,834 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 7 | — | — | 140,338 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 1 | 131,104 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 116,900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 5 | — | — | 127,391 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 151,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 129,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 4 | — | — | 142,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 75,667 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 117,167 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 3 | — | 140,667 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 123,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 107,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 2 | — | — | 195,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 190 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 98,005 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 175,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 122,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 198,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 122,000 mi |
STRUCTURE:BODY
53
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
156,095
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
167,358
SUSPENSION
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,466
POWER TRAIN
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,505
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,628
STEERING
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
146,834
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,338
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
131,104
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,900
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,391
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
151,750
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
129,000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,250
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,667
STRUCTURE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,167
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,667
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,500
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
195,500
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,005
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
198,000
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,000
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