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2012 Toyota 4Runner Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 96 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2012 Toyota 4Runner

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
96
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Toyota 4Runner (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V005000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V741000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V425000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V006000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V577000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V515000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V120000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V014000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Toyota 4Runner

Based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
70
Steering
5
Service Brakes
5
Fuel System
3
Electrical System
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Engine
2
Suspension
2
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Toyota 4Runner — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 145 complaints 2011 162 complaints 2012 96 complaints 2013 35 complaints 2014 76 complaints 2015 85 complaints 2016 77 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Toyota 4Runner

Is the 2012 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Toyota 4Runner has 8 recalls and 96 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota 4Runner have?
The 2012 Toyota 4Runner has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota 4Runner?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Toyota 4Runner are: Air Bags, Steering, Service Brakes, Fuel System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Toyota 4Runner safe to buy?
The 2012 Toyota 4Runner has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota 4Runner should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota 4Runner are: 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.