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2017 Toyota 4Runner Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 36 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2017 Toyota 4Runner

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
36
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Toyota 4Runner (5)

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

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for…
NHTSA #18V753000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers…
NHTSA #17V831000
🔧 Structure: Body: Hood
If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET…
NHTSA #17V763000
🔧 Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf…
NHTSA #17V295000
🔧 Equipment
If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf…
NHTSA #17V291000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Toyota 4Runner

Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
10
Service Brakes
9
Electrical System
5
Air Bags
3
Steering
2
Fuel/propulsion System
1
Engine
1
Latches/locks/linkages
1
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Toyota 4Runner — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 163 complaints 2012 96 complaints 2013 36 complaints 2014 77 complaints 2015 86 complaints 2016 80 complaints 2017 36 complaints 2018 59 complaints 2019 65 complaints 2020 33 complaints 2021 36 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Toyota 4Runner

Is the 2017 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Toyota 4Runner has 5 recall campaigns and 36 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota 4Runner have?
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner has 5 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 2017 Toyota 4Runner?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner are: Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Electrical System, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Toyota 4Runner safe to buy?
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 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: 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2011.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.