Worst 2019 Toyota 4Runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 23,333 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 14,550 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 1 | 19,162 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 41,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 1,100 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 1,631 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Toyota 4Runner
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,530,705 vehicles.
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, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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.
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. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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2019 Toyota 4Runner — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota 4Runner reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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