2014 Toyota 4Runner problems and complaints
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota 4Runner. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (24), Unknown Or Other (11), Structure (8).
Key takeaways
- 77 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 14% |
| Structure | 8 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 10% |
| Steering | 7 | 9% |
| Engine | 6 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 4 | 5% |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2014 Toyota 4Runner SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-07-29
I am reporting what I believe is a design defect involving the Secondary Air Injection (SAI) System on my 2014 Toyota 4Runner. My vehicle illuminated the Check Engine Light and stored Diagnostic Trouble Code P2440 (Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open). During my inspection, I found that the facto...
Structure - filed 2026-04-07
White Paint Peeling From Metal Body Panels
Tires - filed 2026-03-10
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota 4Runner. The contact purchased four Bridgestone tires in 2022, Tire Line: Alenza AS Ultra, Tire Size: 245/60/R20, DOT Number: 1RBTEAAU1. The contact stated that all four tires had developed cracks on the sidewalls and by the tire beads. The tires were replacement tires. The tire dealer wa...
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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.