2014 Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2014 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (6%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (54%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 35 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2014 Toyota 4Runner.

2014 Toyota 4Runner repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (63%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
Apr 2017 - May 2018
Oct 2017

49000 mi
Reflashing of Entune software 
Toyota 4Runner in Alabama, United States
Jul 2014 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

37000 mi

US $150
Front drivers side differential needle bearing-vibration at 40mph after lift installation. Replaced with ECGS bushing and problem resolved. 
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2017
Jun 2017

50000 mi

US $400
Replaced worn shocks, and aligned. Tire wear indicated an alignment and shocks needed to be replaced. 
Toyota 4Runner in Iowa, United States
Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
Aug 2016

47100 mi
Entune System regularly froze and rebooted. Dealer updated firmware and helped some. 
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States
Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015

25000 mi
Updated audio firmware 
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018

73000 mi

US $550
Power door lock actuator in driver door failed and was replaced 
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014

12000 mi
Driver Seat Cover replaced. Pulling out of seat frame lower left side exposing foam 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

100000 mi
Factory recall and replacement of the fuel pump. 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
May 2017 - Feb 2023
May 2021

133300 mi

C $180
broken hood latch cable replaced 
Feb 2023

141360 mi

C $650
rear hatch window not working--part replaced 

Return to top

2014 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

112000 mi

US $300
Replaced front transfer case output shaft seal. 
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2017 - May 2018
Mar 2018

55000 mi

US $550
brakes had to be fully replaced, first time since new 
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2022
Oct 2017

18000 mi

US $60
Navigation locking up. Dealer flashed it with the updated fix. 
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
Sep 2015

25000 mi
safety connect still not working since acquired from dealer 
Oct 2015

25000 mi

US $285
safety connect still not working. 
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2023
Jun 2016

22000 mi
Dealer applied software update to correct problems of audio and navigation system freezing up and automatically rebooting. 
Toyota 4Runner in Virginia, United States
Mar 2014 - Dec 2021
Oct 2016

36500 mi
Coil spring in front rubbing and causing squeeking. Replace Coil spring and bushing. 
Toyota 4Runner in Ohio, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2020
Aug 2014

5000 mi
oil leak 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2014 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015

22320 mi
Rear windshield wiper wasn't working. 4WD was sticking in extreme cold. Cannot take vehicle out of 4WD when really cold. 
Nov 2015

33480 mi
Paint bubble on rear lift hatch. Re-painted rear lift hatch under warranty. 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Apr 2014 - Oct 2016
Mar 2016

30000 mi
Nav/Radio/ screen was freezing randomly, requiring a reset using the power button. This was happening every week or two. The dealer ran new software and the problem has not recurred. 
Toyota 4Runner in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2015 - May 2018
Dec 2015

16000 mi
Navigation system resetting, Toyota reset system and installed patches and updates to software. Rear Seat cover clip broken 
Toyota 4Runner in Kansas, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016

28500 mi
Leather on seat cushion showed dimples on both front seats. 
Toyota 4Runner in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2014 - Nov 2018
Sep 2016

38000 mi
Automatic running board inactive Audio/Nav system reboots occasionally. Tried software update but couldn't download completely due to error, problem unresolved. 
Jan 2017

31500 mi
Audio/Nav system reboots occasionally. Tried software update but couldn't download completely due to error, problem unresolved. 
Aug 2017

48000 mi
Replaced radio, previously identified as malfunctioning 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2017
Mar 2015

51000 mi

US $280
Driver door actuator broke, so the remote door lock did not close or open the door Nav/media system kept rebooting every 30 minutes or so. Toyota upgraded the firmware (~$60), but symptoms became worse, now rebooting twice back to back every 5-30 mimutes. 
Dec 2015

76000 mi
Air blower makes a clicking noise and doesn't run at all sometimes. It will eventually break like it did last year, so took it in and asked to to replace the blower motor before it dies again, but Toyota refused to do it under warranty. 
Sep 2016

104000 mi

US $300
The driver side electrical door lock broke again Blower motor broke down 
Feb 2017

128000 mi

US $350
Driver side remote door lock failed again. 4th time. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.

2014 Toyota 4Runner Repair Histories

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2014 Toyota 4Runner problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.