CarComplaints.com Notes: Although it has a stellar record in terms of vehicle problems, initially the 4th generation (2003 - 2009) 4Runner didn't earn our top "Seal of Awesome" rating because it received poor crash test ratings for rear impacts. However it's proven to have one of the lowest driver death rates out of all vehicles (not just SUVs), so we've bumped it back up to our top award.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,538 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
We bought 4 new sumitomo tour plus lxt tires for our 2008 Toyota 4runner in June of 2013. Two years and 50,000 miles later, we felt a severe wobble in the tires and took the car to the shop. The two rear tires had separating belts and were replaced. Four months later, the two front tires exhibited the same problems. Another tire shop mechanic (different shop and mechanic than who diagnosed the first two tires) said the belts in the tires were separating and these two tires were also replaced.
Driving 45 mph (speed limit) on dry pavement, outside temperature 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Left side front Bridgestone dueler ht 684 II 265/65R17 110S tire sidewall completely separated from tire, remainder of tire blew out without warning signs and blowout caused extensive damage to front of 2008 Toyota 4runner SR5, blew entire front bumper off vehicle. Damage estimate is not yet in. This occurred May 2, 2012. On October 13, 2011, right front dueler ht II 265/65R17 110S tire blew on wet roads, vehicle damaged over $14,000 covered by geico insurance. Insurance will not cover this incident because vehicle was loaned to driver not authorized by my amica insurance policy. Police reports state mechanical failure on both incidents. Still have two more of same tire on rear.
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- Ocala, FL, USA