This page covers 5 recalls, 35 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Toyota 4runner.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Brake complaints dominate the 2017 4Runner's owner reports, with nine separate filings making service brakes the clear lead concern. Owners describe a range of issues including inconsistent stopping, reduced braking effectiveness, and brake system behavior that felt unpredictable during normal driving. The electrical system draws the next cluster of reports, where owners describe wiring-related failures, a few specifically mention rodent damage to wiring harnesses, leading to costly repairs. Engine complaints are fewer but include at least one report of a fuel pump failure that left the vehicle unable to continue on the highway. A couple of isolated reports mention front strut leaks causing inconsistent handling, and a single report describes a sunroof panel shattering unexpectedly while driving at highway speed. The brake complaints are the most consistent thread across this vehicle year's filings.
35
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner has 5 recalls, the most serious involving two accessory components that can detach while driving: a roof rack on vehicles with the TFORCE package and a billet grille overlay on vehicles where one was dealer-installed, both of which become road hazards.
The remaining recalls center on labeling and a spare tire concern. Two separate recalls cover incorrect load capacity labels: one affects vehicles with a TRD wheel package where the gross vehicle weight rating on the certification label may be wrong, and another covers a broader group of vehicles where the load carrying capacity label itself may be inaccurate. In both cases, a driver relying on the label could unknowingly overload the vehicle. There is also a spare tire recall where the tire may not have been inflated to the pressure specified on the tire placard, which can affect how the spare performs if it is needed.
At a glance
What can fail
The weight limit label on the certification plate may be incorrect for certain modified 2017-2019 4Runner vehicles with TRD wheels, potentially allowing unsafe overloading.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail corrected certification labels to owners at no charge.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load carrying capacity labels on these vehicles are incorrect, causing them to not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will provide owners with corrected labels at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The U-nut securing the Billet Grille Overlay may crack, causing the overlay to separate from the front of the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the U-nuts with upgraded hardware at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The spare tire on affected vehicles has incorrect air pressure and does not match the pressure specified on the Tire Pressure Label.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the spare tire and adjust its pressure to the correct level at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the aftermarket roof rack may not be tight enough, which could cause the rack to loosen or detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the roof rack bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
