Worst 2021 Toyota 4runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
SUSPENSION
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota 4runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 11 | — | — | 350 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | — | — | 350 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 350 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 637 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 637 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | 637 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 2,800 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Toyota 4runner
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~280 vehicles.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Other Toyota 4runner Years
Wider context: See the full Toyota 4runner reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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