2010 Toyota 4Runner problems and complaints

Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Toyota 4Runner. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (92), Structure (12), Service Brakes (11).

Key takeaways

  • 147 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Air Bags9263%
Structure128%
Service Brakes117%
Vehicle Speed Control85%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)64%
Steering53%
Suspension53%
Wheels53%
Power Train53%
Hydraulic53%
Electrical System43%
Traction Control System43%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2010 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. w/SABNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Equipment - filed 2026-10-19

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while lifting the front driver-side wheel of the vehicle using a Pittsburgh 3-ton aluminum jack on a concrete surface in a garage, the jack collapsed, trapping the contact underneath the vehicle. The contact, who identifies as a disabled veteran, sought me...

Carry Handle, Shell, Base - filed 2026-10-12

The rotation mechanism of the Cybex Sirona S Convertible Car Seat (2021 model, Indigo Blue) failed. The seat became locked in position and could no longer be rotated, adjusted, or uninstalled. The seat was purchased in XXX as an unused item from goodbuy gear and had been installed in our vehicle for approximately three...

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 ...

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More for the 2010 Toyota 4Runner

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.