2019 Toyota 4Runner problems and complaints

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (12), Steering (10), Electrical System (8).

Key takeaways

  • 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Unknown Or Other1218%
Steering1015%
Electrical System812%
Suspension711%
Fuel/Propulsion System711%
Fuel System69%
Gasoline69%
Engine69%
Air Bags58%
Service Brakes58%
Power Train46%
Wheels35%

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

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD4/54/55/53/5
2019 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD4/54/55/53/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Suspension - filed 2026-09-16

Thankfully the piece of my shock coil spring fell off in my driveway on Aug 23rd 2026. I am being told I should not drive my car now as the entire coil spring can come off and cause me to crash. They have a 2018 trd pro at my dealership that has been waiting since March for the same part. I have called Toyota as my 201...

Steering,suspension,wheels - filed 2026-05-06

I have experienced a persistent steering and suspension-related issue with my 2019 Toyota 4Runner since early ownership, beginning at approximately 6,800 miles. The vehicle repeatedly pulls/drifts to the right at highway speeds and requires constant steering correction. I have also experienced steering wheel vibration ...

Steering,suspension - filed 2026-04-28

My 2019 Toyota 4Runner has experienced an ongoing steering and suspension issue since early in its life. The vehicle required an alignment at approximately 6,800 miles and has required repeated alignments since. At approximately 48,000 miles, a separate repair facility identified lower control arm bushing concerns. Th...

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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.