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All cars · Toyota 4Runner · 2024

2024 Toyota 4Runner. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints9NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold92,156U.S. model year
Per 100K sold10complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)RWD16 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)4WD16 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)AWD16 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650

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

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Body structure44%
Electrical22%
Brakes22%
Airbags22%
Wheels11%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
920102

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 24V548000 Jul 2024 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicl

    Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Manufacturer communications 57

Toyota filed 57 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
  • Some customers have expressed concern that the wireless functions of their Key Fob stop working

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

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
20211825144,696Steering
20222234121,023Airbags
20232233119,238Tires
2024–992,156Body structure
20251006098,805Brakes

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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