2010 Toyota 4Runner problems and complaints
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Toyota 4Runner. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (92), Structure (12), Service Brakes (11).
Key takeaways
- 145 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 92 | 63% |
| Structure | 12 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 4% |
| Steering | 5 | 3% |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3% |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2025-10-22
My 4Runner was involved in a collision where the airbags did not deploy, and I was knocked unconscious from hitting the steering wheel. The vehicle now shows an SRS fault code and is subject to an open Takata airbag recall. Toyota corporate initially stated they would cover towing for the recall repair, then reversed ...
Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-03-19
Dear NHTSA, I am writing to formally file a complaint against Toyota regarding their failure to notify me of a recall related to the clear coat peeling from my vehicle’s paint. I was never informed of this issue through a recall notice, nor did it appear in my vehicle’s history. I only became aware of the recall when ...
Structure - filed 2024-03-19
I was told the paint on my 4 runner was recalled, but because it was a salvage title they where very rude and told me sorry but they can't fix it. I was so upset because when you spend 40,000. on a vehicle and something recalls it shouldn't matter if its a salvage title or not. So I left. I recently was getting some ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.