2016 Toyota 4Runner problems and complaints
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota 4Runner. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (18), Unknown Or Other (16), Air Bags (10).
Key takeaways
- 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 20% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 13% |
| Suspension | 9 | 11% |
| Structure | 8 | 10% |
| Power Train | 6 | 8% |
| Engine | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 5% |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-08-31
I have a 2016 Metallic Gray Toyota 4Runner and there appears to be a clear-coat defect on the hood and roof.
Carry Handle, Shell, Base - filed 2026-08-11
Swivel motion has started to jam when half locked, base will show half red/half green and refuse to lock. Unlock handle becomes hard to lift to swivel the car seat back to attempt to lock it again. I’ve contacted Evenflo, but waiting to hear back.
Structure - filed 2026-06-02
The paint is failing on this vehicle. The color is 8S6 Nautical Blue Metallic. The paint is peeling on the roof, hood, and two doors. The failure has been confirmed by a body shop.
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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.