2023 Toyota 4Runner problems and complaints
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota 4Runner. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (12), Tires (4), Exterior Lighting (3).
Key takeaways
- 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 38% |
| Tires | 4 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 9% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% |
| Steering | 2 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 6% |
| Engine | 2 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-09-04
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to lock using the key fob or the buttons on the door. The doors had to be manually locked and unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed to be a known issue, and the locks were replaced. Shortly afte...
Tires - filed 2026-08-25
Purchased size 265/70R17 tires (Michelin Defender LTX M/S2) exhibiting severe highway vibration immediately post-installation. The vibration persisted continuously for two years across every rotation, posing serious handling and steering risks. For two years, local shop staff gaslit the customer, claiming an "out-of-r...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-05-21
New, strange noise started in Dec'25 (41K miles; 2yrs 9 months). No warning lights. Diagnosed as failed brake accumulator (first at an independent shop, later at the dealer). Apparently the accumulator is part of the full master cylinder assembly which must be replaced. Toyota has quoted $3,200 to complete this rep...
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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.