2011 Toyota 4Runner problems and complaints
Owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Toyota 4Runner. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (112), Structure (9), Unknown Or Other (9).
Key takeaways
- 163 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 112 | 69% |
| Structure | 9 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4% |
| Engine | 6 | 4% |
| Power Train | 6 | 4% |
| Steering | 5 | 3% |
| Seats | 4 | 2% |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota 4runner SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2011 Toyota 4runner SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-06-12
I am writing to report a serious safety hazard regarding the factory paint and primer on my 2011 Toyota 4Runner (Paint Code: [ 070 for Blizzard Pearl]). The vehicle is experiencing severe, widespread paint delamination where areas of factory paint are peeling cleanly away from the metal body panels while driving. This...
Structure - filed 2025-11-07
Received a letter about recall letter about peeling paint. Paint was ok at time of letter. A year later the paint is now peeling from every panel. Toyota says the campaign has ended and there is nothing they can do. But customer relations also said there are many people calling in after the fact with the same peeling p...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-10-28
The paint on the outside of my 2011 Toyota 4Runner has recently been peeling significantly in various areas of the car, including the roof, the door below the window, and the front driver side panel. These areas are prone to rust, and many inhibit the safety of the car due to rust. Due to living near the ocean (within...
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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.