2018 Toyota 4Runner Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 59 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2018 Toyota 4Runner
The 2018 Toyota 4Runner shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
59
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 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…
🔧 Steering
Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners…
🔧 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…
🔧 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…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available…
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Toyota 4Runner
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Toyota 4Runner — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Toyota 4Runner
Is the 2018 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Toyota 4Runner has 5 recall campaigns and 59 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 2018 Toyota 4Runner have?
The 2018 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 2018 Toyota 4Runner?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Toyota 4Runner are: Steering, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Fuel System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Toyota 4Runner safe to buy?
The 2018 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?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Toyota 4Runner.
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)
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
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