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All cars · Toyota 4Runner · 2017

2017 Toyota 4Runner. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index18100 = average car
Complaints25NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold128,296U.S. model year
Per 100K sold19complaints
Year rank#2 of 22#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)RWD17 / 21 / 18Regular$3,450
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)4WD17 / 20 / 18Regular$3,450
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)AWD17 / 20 / 18Regular$3,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,000 and 33,000 miles. Median 12,900, from 23 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Brakes12,9007,200–14,8008

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes28%
Electrical16%
Airbags12%
Body structure8%
Engine4%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3631202

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 18V753000 Oct 2018 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk. 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 this recall is SET18A.

  • 17V831000 Dec 2017 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk. 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 for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

  • 17V763000 Nov 2017 Structure / Body / Hood

    Defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.

    Risk. 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 customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.

  • 17V295000 May 2017 Tires / Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

    Risk. 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 States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

  • 17V291000 May 2017 Equipment

    Defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.

    Risk. 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 States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021–

Manufacturer communications 208

Toyota filed 208 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
  • A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner, 23.2M views.

TopicVideosViews
Timing chain & engine1659K
Brakes & ABS4562K
Spark plugs & ignition coils2284K
Oil changes & service2239K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x42210K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition1123K
Gauges, lights & wiring1117K
Fuel pump, filter & tank1107K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2014252176,906Electrical
2015454297,034Airbags
20163236111,970Electrical
20171825128,296Brakes
20182840139,694Steering
20193243131,864Fuel or ev drive system
20202227129,052Airbags

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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