2018 Toyota 4Runner Problems, Recalls & Reliability
78 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2018 Toyota 4Runner, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Steering leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2018 Toyota 4Runner has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2018 sits among all 4Runner years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 44 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 22,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 9,600 and 28,800 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020…
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting…
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may…
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting…
Fix: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity…
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's…
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may…
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer…
Technical service bulletins
192 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2018 Toyota 4Runner. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2018 4Runner TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2018 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
The 2018 Toyota 4Runner drew 78 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2018 Toyota 4Runner problems?
The top reported problems for the 2018 Toyota 4Runner are steering (11 complaints), other (11), and fuel system (9).
At what mileage do 2018 Toyota 4Runner problems show up?
Owners most often report 2018 Toyota 4Runner problems around 22,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 9,600 and 28,800 miles.
Does the 2018 Toyota 4Runner have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2018 Toyota 4Runner. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.