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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 separate accessories that can detach while driving: a roof rack on vehicles with the TFORCE package, and a billet grille overlay installed by certain regional distributors.
On the roof rack issue, loose fasteners on the TFORCE accessory package allow the rack to pull free from the roof and become a hazard in traffic. The grille overlay concern affects vehicles where a U-nut securing the decorative overlay can fracture, sending the piece onto the road where following vehicles may strike it. Both of these recalls affect vehicles distributed or modified by regional distributors rather than the full production run.
The remaining three recalls involve tires and load labels. Certain vehicles left the distributor with the spare tire inflated to the wrong pressure, meaning the spare may not handle or stop properly if pressed into service. Two separate label recalls cover load capacity information: one involves an incorrect load-carrying capacity label that may lead an owner to believe the vehicle can carry more than it safely should, and the other affects TRD wheel package vehicles where the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the certification label may be wrong, again raising the risk of unknowingly overloading the truck. An overloaded vehicle handles poorly, puts extra stress on brakes and tires, and takes longer to stop.
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What can fail
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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 →
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.