2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Safety-related issues:

  • Takata recall for airbags
    
  • Failure of door locks, posing safety concerns
    
  • Power door lock actuators malfunctioning
    
  • Steering wheel vibrating/fluttering at highway speeds
    
  • Brake issues, including grabbing and difficulty stopping
    
  • Corrosion on frame structures affecting safety in a crash
    
  • Sunroof exploding, potential safety hazard
    
  • Transmission issue causing unexpected acceleration
    
  • Door locks not functioning, impacting safety and security
    
  • Fuel level sensor failure, potential for fire hazard
    
  • Excessive rust on front frame cross member, potential safety hazard
    
  • Violent shaking when using brakes, affecting stability and safety
    
  • Spongy brakes and hard to stop vehicle, safety concern
    

• 2. Electrical/technology-related issues:

  • Radio freezing/restarting multiple times
    
  • Navigation/backup camera system freezing and restarting
    
  • Moonroof glass shattering unexpectedly
    
  • Handsfree calling/talking echoing and distorted
    
  • Sunroof rattling when closed
    
  • Entire system failure while driving, electrical problems
    
  • Navigation/radio screen shutting off and re-booting
    
  • Electronic panel freezing and resetting repeatedly
    

• 3. Component failures:

  • Door lock actuator failures on all doors
    
  • Intermediate steering shaft and u-joint corrosion
    
  • Left rear brake caliper failure
    
  • Rear shocks and front struts worn out
    
  • Mold in HVAC system causing illness
    
  • Running board computer sensor failure
    
  • Master cylinder leak causing brake issues
    
  • Windshield cracking issue
    
  • Damage by rodents due to soy-based electrical wiring
    

• 4. Recall-related issues:

  • Fuel pump recall with no remedy available
    
  • Parts unavailability for multiple recalls
    
  • Safety recall ignored by manufacturer
    
  • Recalled airbags with no parts available for repair
    
  • Secondary safety recall leading to no remedy
    

• 5. Mechanical issues:

  • Engine stalling at highway speeds
    
  • Shifting difficulty and gear range sensor issues
    
  • Vehicle stalling and restarting independently
    
  • Hard to steer and constant course corrections needed
    
  • Excessive wear and feathering on tires
    
  • Windshield causing eye strain and discomfort
    
  • Entire electronic panel freezing and resetting repeatedly