2014 Toyota 4RUNNER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
77 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
40,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 39 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 24 of 77 complaints (31.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 9.1% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 6.5% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 6.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 5.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Structure:Body | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
Electrical System: 24; Unknown Or Other: 11; Air Bags: 8; Steering: 7; Structure:Body: 7; Engine: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Service Brakes: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 38 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2013: 1; 2014: 3; 2015: 5; 2016: 6; 2017: 6; 2018: 9; 2019: 8; 2020: 14; 2021: 7; 2022: 4; 2023: 7; 2024: 1; 2025: 3; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10836910 · 2016-02-18 (February 18, 2016)
FROM THE VERY BEGINNING WHEN I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW, THE BRAKES ON MY 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER GRAB WHEN ANYTHING OTHER THAN LIGHT PRESSURE IS APPLIED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, NO MATTER THE SPEED. INITIALLY I THOUGHT MAYBE MY MODEL DIDN'T COME WITH ABS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I DISCOVERED THAT IT DOES. BUT IT ALSO COMES WITH BRAKE ASSIST, WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS WHAT IS CAUSING MY CONCERN. WHEN THE TRUCK COMPUTER INTERPRETS YOUR PRESSURE AND SPEED OF THAT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IS "URGENT", BRAKE ASSIST TAKES OVER, AND IN MY OP…
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10836910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10927004 · 2016-11-18 (November 18, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. AFTER PLACING THE SHIFTER IN THE REVERSE POSITION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 20 MPH BEFORE CRASHING INTO A SECOND VEHICLE. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.....UPDATED 02/06/17 *BF CONSUMER STATED CRASHED INTO THIRD V…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10927004 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10678245 · 2015-01-22 (January 22, 2015)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE STALLED, VEHICLE DISABLED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10678245 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11323668 · 2020-05-07 (May 7, 2020)
TOYOTA SENT OUT A SAFETY RECALL NO. 20V-012 FOR THE FUEL PUMP STATING "IF A VEHICLE STALL OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH." YET, THEY HAVE NO REMEDY NOW, AND NO REMEDY IN THE FUTURE TO FIX THIS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11323668 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10556539 · 2013-12-18 (December 18, 2013)
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, FLUTTERS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. MOST NOTICEABLE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 49 miles reported. Look up ODI 10556539 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11416317 · 2021-05-12 (May 12, 2021)
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE / STEERING WHEEL SHAKES "VIOLENTLY". ALMOST TO THE POINT THAT IT IS HARD TO HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. AND IF I'M DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY HARD TO STOP. I HAVE HAD TO SWERVE AROUND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE MY BRAKES COULD NOT STOP MY VEHICLE IN TIME. IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THIS ISSUE I HAVE HAD A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS AT 71K MILES, 83K MILES, 100K MILES WITH THE LAST TIME BEING WITH GENUINE TOYOTA ROTORS. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WILL D…
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11416317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11355563 · 2020-09-17 (September 17, 2020)
RECEIVED NOTIFICATION ABOUT A RECALL REGARDING FUEL PUMP. CONTACTED CENTENNIAL TOYOTA 6551 CENTENNIAL CENTER BLVD. LAS VEGAS 89149 ON MONDAY AUGUST 10, 2020 AND WAS ADVISED THAT THEY NEEDED TO ORDER PARTS AND THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT ME FOR SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT. THREE WEEKS LATER ON AUGUST 31, 2020 I CALLED CENTENNIAL AND REQUESTED THE SERVICE MANAGER TO INQUIRE OF STATUS ON PARTS IN WHICH HE STATED PARTS ARE NOT IN AND THAT "I" SHOULD CALL BACK IN 2 WEEKS. AS OF THIS DATE SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM CENTENNIAL TOYO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11355563 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10678520 · 2015-01-23 (January 23, 2015)
YESTERDAY MORNING WHEN STARTING MY 2014 4RUNNER THE TRAC OFF LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED BY RODENTS (CHEWING, DROPPINGS). AN ELECTRICAL WIRE HAD BEEN COMPLETELY CHEWED THROUGH. I TURNED THE DAMAGE INTO MY INSURANCE COMPANY BUT AM OUT A DAYS WORK, $50 DEDUCTIBLE, $100 DEPOSIT FOR RENTAL VEHICLE AND $5.10 TAX DAILY ON THE RENTAL. I BELIEVE THIS IS ALL DUE TO THE SOY BEING ADDED TO THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL WIRING (AND ANYTHING ELSE…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,382 miles reported. Look up ODI 10678520 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11164097 · 2018-12-30 (December 30, 2018)
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON 12/24/18 WHEN THE ENTIRE SYSTEM (ENGINE, ELECTRICAL ETC.) COMPLETELY QUIT. I WAS NEAR A STOP LIGHT, SO I STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND RESUMED TRAVEL. ON 12//27/18 I WAS IN MOTION IN A PARKING LOT AND THE ENTIRE SYSTEM FAILED AGAIN. AT THIS TIME NO SYSTEMS WERE OPERABLE INCLUDING LIGHTING AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART WITH THE IGNITION KEY. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES THE VEHICLE RESPONDED TO THE IGNITION KEY AND RESTARTED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY D…
Owner-reported narrative. 63,480 miles reported. Look up ODI 11164097 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11501788 · 2023-01-14 (January 14, 2023)
My gear shift became difficult to shift. As I was driving it, when I physically shifted to the Drive position, the display didn't confirm "D", but I could drive. As I was driving, the car shifted to Neutral without me shifting, but did not show "N" on the display. My car stopped accelerating and revved higher. This occurred as I was driving on the road around 45 mph. I could not tell on the display that I was not in Drive. I pulled over safely luckily. I Continued to try to get it to drive to get it to a dealership to look at. They repor…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11501788 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11542722 · 2023-09-05 (September 5, 2023)
Stumbling/Studering and hesitation when accelerating took it to dealership and they performed a tune-up and complete fuel system service when to pick it up and still doing the same thing. Dealership rechecked it and said Torque converter was faulty. Had to replace transmission.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11542722 at NHTSA ↗