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2014 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota 4Runner, most often about the electrical (31% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is 15th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2014 Toyota 4Runner problems
Electrical
24 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
I own a 2014 4Runner with less than 60k miles on it. The front driver's door lock is completely gone and the rear driver's side is beginning to fail too. I've read on various Toyota owners websites that this seems to be a pretty common problem. The vehicle is no longer under warranty and I'm told that the cost to…
Door locks will not lock/unlock. Affects key fob door locks and remote start capability. Internet search revealed that door lock actuators are a common issue with these vehicles.
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 14%My vehicle is in good to very good condition except that the frame is defaults and excessively rusted and will not pass another inspection, it's very similar to the 2000 tacoma that had the frame recall. We have owned six toyotas and what to believe that you will stand behind your product. I am aware of an…
My wife was driving the expressway, when she heard a loud explosion and shaking of the vehicle and wind coming from the sunroof. The sunroof had exploded and remaining glass was pointed away from the roof. The visor for the sunroof was closed. Temperature about 90f and no clouds, time of day about 6:00pm. She was…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 13%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…
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered while driving at an undisclosed speed. No warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The…
Air bags
8 complaints · 10%Body and structure
8 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
The windshield on this vehicle has caused eye strain, dizziness and headaches after driving long distances or commuting repeatedly. It is unnoticeable during short trips. The dealership replaced the original windshield with a new Toyota glass factory windshield, and it still does the same thing. There is either a warp…
The moon roof glass shattered while driving at 70 MPH on an interstate highway. There were no other vehicles in front or beside US. There was a loud sound that was like a gun shot. Opened the cover on the moon roof and noticed the glass had shattered. Shortly there after several large parts and numerous smaller pieces…
Steering
7 complaints · 9%Vehicle shakes "violently" upon putting brakes while driving at or above 60 MPH. I took my vehicle in to Toyota several times for this same problem and they keep telling me it's a brake pad/rotor problem. The first time I took this in to Toyota my vehicle had maybe 28,000 miles, I took it in today 3/20/17 and it has…
My 2014 Toyota 4 runner has what I call a death wobble. As you start down the road and get up to speed, 55-65 MPH, the front end shakes violently and pulls to the right. I am almost scared to drive it. I have had a few mechanic shops look at it and no one can figure it out. They have done alignments, checked transfer…
Engine
6 complaints · 8%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…
The vehicle is hard to stop and the brakes are spongy, ive driven a few 4runners and they are all like that and its dangerous. You have to push the pedal to the floor. The engine makes a horrible ticking sound when idling and sounds like the engine is going to blow up
Brakes
5 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles.
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…
When driving I have trouble stopping the vehicle. I had my brake pads replace in february, but this still did not help. My brake pedal will go all the way to the floor barely stopping the vehicle. I have taken it to two mechanics and both have concluded the master cylinder needs to be replaced due to a leak. Parts…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Toyota 4Runner recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began may 4, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20tb02 and 20ta02 for toyota vehicles and 20lb01 and 20la01 for lexus vehicles.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4runner, highlander, camry, land cruiser, sequoia, sienna, tacoma and tundra, and lexus rc 300, rc 350, gs 350, gx 460, is 300, lc 500, ls 500, lx 570, rx 350l, and 2019 toyota avalon and corolla, and certain lexus nx 300, and es 350 vehicles on january 13, 2020. On march 4, 2020, toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 toyota 4runner and land cruiser, 2018 avalon, corolla, 2014 fj cruiser, 2017 sienna and lexus 2018 es 350, 2018-2019 gs 300, 2013-2014 gs350, 2014-2015 gx 460, is 350 and lx 570, 2014 is f, 2018-2019 is 350, lc 500h and ls 500h, 2013-2015 ls 460, 2015 nx 200t and rc350, 2017 rc 200t and rx 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 toyota 4runner and land cruiser and 2018-2019 lexus gx 460 and lx 570 and 2019 nx300 from inclusion in this recall. On march 19, 2020, toyota expanded the
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began november 20, 2019. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are j0a, j0b, and j0c. Lexus' numbers for this recall are jli, jlj, and jlk.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4runner, 2003-2006 tundra, 2003-2013 corolla, 2009-2010 corolla matrix, 2004-2005 rav4, 2002-2007 sequoia, 2011-2013 sienna, 2008-2012 scion xb, 2008-2009 lexus is-f, 2007-2012 yaris and lexus es350, 2010-2017 lexus gx460, 2002-2010 lexus sc430, 2006-2012 lexus is250 and is350 and 2010-2015 lexus is250c and is350c vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began february 15, 2019. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "zone a" toyota: g0p, lexus: glg; "zone b" toyota: g0r, lexus glh; "zone c" toyota: h0a, and lexus: hla.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 toyota 4runner, 2014-2015 scion xb, lexus is350c, is250c, 2014 toyota sienna, lexus is-f, and 2014-2017 lexus gx460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands or "zone a." toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, lexus is250, is350, 2011-2016 4runner, 2011-2015 scion xb, lexus is350c, is250c, 2011-2014 toyota sienna, lexus is-f, 2011-2017 lexus gx460, and 2011-2012 lexus es350 vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north car
Equipment
Risk: If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2017. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-954-429-2000. Set's number for this recall is set17b.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2011-2016 toyota tacoma and 4runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by set or set dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Engine: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk: Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began september 15, 2016. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set16d.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 toyota 4runner vehicles manufactured september 3, 2009, to december 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by set or set dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Engine: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk: Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began on september 22, 2015. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for the recall is set15d.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 toyota 4runner vehicles manufactured march 29, 2010, to july 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by set or set dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Equipment
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began february 23, 2015. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set-14b.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 toyota 4runner, tacoma, fj cruiser, land cruiser, rav4, scion frs, and xb vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by set, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2014 Toyota 4Runner
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota 4Runner?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (24 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); other or unspecified (11 complaints); fuel system (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota 4Runner have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 13, 2020 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Toyota 4Runner?
- It is 15th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints, with 77 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.