12,764
Total Complaints
111
Total Recalls
42
Model Years
26
Reported Deaths
Common Problem Categories
Structure 3,564
Suspension 1,624
Unknown Or Other 1,412
Air Bags 938
Power Train 702
Complaints by Model Year
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 72 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 96 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 100 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 82 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 162 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 148 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 92 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 194 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 232 | 9 | |
| 2014 | 176 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 92 | 6 | |
| 2012 | 222 | 8 | |
| 2011 | 362 | 10 | |
| 2010 | 350 | 12 | |
| 2009 | 66 | 6 | |
| 2008 | 264 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 408 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 1,036 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 1,098 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 1,692 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 1,434 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 522 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 410 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1,040 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 624 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 336 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 400 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 184 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 104 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 30 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 116 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 146 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 110 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 190 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 14 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 24 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 14 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 26 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
Toyota 4runner Years to Avoid
Avoid the 2004 model year, which saw a spike in complaints—particularly structure. The 2003 and 2005 model years also experienced elevated complaint levels. While Toyota's overall reliability is excellent, these specific years may require more thorough pre-purchase inspections.
Best Toyota 4runner Years
The 1984 model year stands out with significantly fewer reported complaints. Early production years often have fewer documented issues. Consider also the 1985 through 1986 model years if available, as they represent strong choices with lower complaint profiles.