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2017 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

12800 mi
Noticed a grinding noise, took to the dealer. They noted that there is a TSB regarding this noise. Ultimately, they had to replace the entire right front axle. 
Aug 2021

66000 mi

US $675
Front calipers were frozen. Dealer covered cost of replacement parts, I covered cost of repair. 
Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States
Mar 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

29000 mi
Rotational noise in front. Bad needle bearing in front diff. Dealer to replace front diff. Parts on back order. 
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Nov 2020
Dec 2017

5000 mi

US $90
Changed the oil and filter since we drive a lot of stop and go 
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States
Aug 2017 - Apr 2022
Apr 2022

38100 mi
Rear liftgate seal became loose and was re-glued in place by dealer 
Toyota 4Runner in Wyoming, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

54000 mi
Hood loose 

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2016 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

2000 mi
Two tires replaced under warranty because they couldn't be balanced. 
Dec 2017

9000 mi
Tires rebalanced Adjusted parking brake as it was not holding vehicle on inclines 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
Aug 2016

8000 mi
Head Unit was randomly restarting. Entune update flashed to head unit. 
Toyota 4Runner in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2018

26383 mi
The factory radio was showing an error code and could not be reset/reflashed so a replacement was ordered it is still under warranty, so will be replaced around the first week of Oct 2018 
Toyota 4Runner in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

54000 mi

US $500
Tire rod ends were wearing below limits. It’s a heavy vehicle so this will happen over time. Nothing serious. 
Toyota 4Runner in Indiana, United States
Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
Oct 2016

5700 mi
Rear seat cover came apart from the bottom on right side. Dealer had to order a part to fix the problem 

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2016 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Feb 2022
Aug 2017

22000 mi
Tire pressure monitor alarm 
Toyota 4Runner in Oregon, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2021
Feb 2017

7800 mi
Entune(NAV) system rebooting, so I had the firmware and software updated. 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

28520 mi

C $245
Front brake rotors were warped - replaced rotors and new brake pads in front only 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2018 - Jul 2024
Oct 2022

115940 mi

C $5700
Replacement of the HVAC radiator assembly. 
Apr 2024

157480 mi

C $5000
struts front and rear, bushing. 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

36580 mi

C $377
Brake service. Not a replacement. Pads were at 50%. 
Toyota 4Runner in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

13020 mi
front brakes sticking on 
Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States
Nov 2015 - Dec 2020
Jun 2018

28000 mi
left rear wheel molding coming off - adhesive failed. Having to order part, paint and install in next several weeks. 
May 2020

40000 mi

US $650
Had to have 3 electric door locks repaired - all 3 quit working at different times. $650 per repair 

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2015 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Toyota 4Runner in Oklahoma, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
Mar 2017

48000 mi
The screen on my head unit (Entune system) completely froze up and was stuck on the Toyota logo. Would not allow the radio to work or anything that the screen cobtrols. Apparently this is a known problem. Dealer said the entire unit needs to be replaced (an $800 repair) But my warranty is out and I'm pretty ticked off that a two year old Toyota is having this problem. 
May 2018

76000 mi
Door lock actuator on drivers side door went out. 
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

10000 mi
Rubber molding around left side passenger door came loose and needed to be reattached. 
Nov 2016

30200 mi
Entertainment system would reboot from time to time, received a firmware update and it seems to have helped. No problems to report since then. 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
Jun 2016

16000 mi
Weatherstripping on rear driver's side door came loose and needed to be replaced. 
Aug 2016

18300 mi
Driver's door seal came loose and had to be replaced. 

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2015 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
Oct 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2017

40500 mi
radio/navigation system reprogrammed because the radio would occasionally "reboot" while driving 
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
Apr 2017

9000 mi
Rattle in drivers door 
Toyota 4Runner in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
Jun 2015

22000 mi
Passenger rear door seal replacement 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2015 - Jan 2022
Sep 2017

51460 mi
Hung it up over a very large boulder and bent the passenger side step. Had to get it straightened and did a patch job on the plastic covering that ripped off... 
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017

33000 mi
Media center and navigation system failure. The dealership updated the system software. Problem was resolved. 
Oct 2021

89000 mi
Rear shocks replaced due to leak. 
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States
Jan 2015 - Feb 2018
Dec 2017

25000 mi
I was having issues with the infotainment system crashing and rebooting while driving the vehicle. It was found the software was out of date, so they updated the software and the system functions properly as of now. 
Toyota 4Runner in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

28000 mi
Section of the touchscreen went out and radio was replaced 
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States
Jan 2018 - Apr 2020
Feb 2018

45000 mi
Vent fan on low makes noise upon cold start. Leaves get in the blower fan and make noise. Similar problem on a 2010 Tacoma. 
Toyota 4Runner in Rhode Island, United States
Feb 2015 - Sep 2020
Dec 2015

25000 mi

US $75
Driver side windshield had a divit in glass. Resin applied and fixed. 
Jan 2018

69000 mi
The Entune Radio required a major computer update. this was required to the fact the Map/GPS would just turn off in the middle of a road trip. Also the Bluetooth function completely disappeared. It had to be reloaded. 
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States
Nov 2014 - Apr 2018
May 2016

19000 mi
Head unit would often reboot. Head unit was removed and replaced with new. 

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2015 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States
May 2015 - Feb 2016
Dec 2015

6000 mi
Exhaust heat shield rattle at idle in drive fixed at dealer. 
Toyota 4Runner in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2018

20460 mi

C $1050
Shift Lever was sticking, jamming. Wouldn't easily shift into drive Drums and rotors replaced on front wheels 
Toyota 4Runner in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2022
Jun 2016

9000 mi
Dealer noticed a tear in the inner drivers CV boot. Replaced both boots under warranty. 
Dec 2017

14600 mi
Dealer noticed fluid leaking from a transfer case seal. Dealer replaced the seal under warranty. 

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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 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 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 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 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 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 

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2014 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

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 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 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 Ohio, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2020
Aug 2014

5000 mi
oil leak 
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. 
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 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

41500 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 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 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 Alabama, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2024
Sep 2024

122500 mi

US $800
4 Shocks/Struts 
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 Kansas, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016

28500 mi
Leather on seat cushion showed dimples on both front seats. 

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