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2016 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota 4Runner, most often about the electrical (23% of complaints, typically around 13,500 miles). It is 14th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2016 Toyota 4Runner problems
Electrical
18 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 13,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Bought a used 2016 4Runner. Had it 3 weeks and a rodent chewed the wires on the main wiring harness. Toyota (that I have 2 warranties through) does not cover rodent damage even though the material that they use attracts rodents apparently from my research. I have $3500-$5500 in damage and my car has been at the…
Toyota knowingly uses a soy based wire coating that attracts rodents. Something chewed through the wiring harness making my vehicle shake uncontrollably and act very strange. This is a huge safety concern because what if the damage was only partial and then through normal use like highway driving the wire fully comes…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles.
While driving from austin, tx to corpus christi, tx and as we were entering the cc-city limits going about 65 MPH on ih 37 sb (center lane) with traffic on the right lane, we heard a loud "pop" like a gun shot then we heard glass rattling around overhead. Quickly pulled over to a safe spot to check things out. The…
Toyota knowingly uses a soy based wire coating that attracts rodents. Something chewed through the wiring harness making my vehicle shake uncontrollably and act very strange. This is a huge safety concern because what if the damage was only partial and then through normal use like highway driving the wire fully comes…
Air bags
10 complaints · 13%I hit a car that pulled out in front of me on the highway. I was going north bound and they attempted to take a left from a side street to go south bound. I was going 45 miles per hour and the other car was at a dead stop in front of me. I hit them just behind the drivers seat. My vehicle is not driveable, but yet the…
The passenger side curtain air bag partially deployed. When this occurred it blew the door ajar. The a pilar was moved and weather stripping mis lodged. My vehicle was moving approx 15mph at the time.
Suspension
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota 4Runner. The contact took the vehicle to precision Toyota of tucson ([phone], 700 w wetmore rd, tucson, az 85705) for routine service. The dealer diagnosed that the inner constant velocity boot leaked oil and needed to be replaced. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact…
The 2016 4Runner trd pro is a limited production model. Toyota source the suspension components from an outside vendor. My right front spring failed, breaking I four places. The car has 41,000 miles and has only been used in normal highway driving -- no off-road. The front spring design is deficient. There is no taper…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota 4Runner. While the vehicle was stationary, the interior of the vehicle became completely rusted. The contact found sever rust underneath the seats, the steering wheel, and the seat belt latches. The seat belts did not latch due to the severe rust on more than one occasion. In addition…
The tforce fender flares have become extremely loose, and rattle when driving. I am afraid of them flying off on the interstate and causing damage to a following vehicle.
Transmission
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: driveline.
Vehicle was parked in my driveway which has a moderate slope. Engine was not running. Despite being in park, the vehicle rolled down the driveway and only stopped when it hit my mailbox at the curb. I complained about the matter to Toyota. They inspected the vehicle and concluded "we did not find evidence of a defect…
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota 4Runner. The contact took the vehicle to precision Toyota of tucson ([phone], 700 w wetmore rd, tucson, az 85705) for routine service. The dealer diagnosed that the inner constant velocity boot leaked oil and needed to be replaced. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact…
Engine
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
2016 Toyota 4Runner with less than 5000 miles every once in a while I have noticed a lack of response to throttle when making a right hand turn. By this I mean no increase in engine RPM's proportional to throttle position. I have shrugged it off as my imagination. Now I have had two occasions where after coming to a…
Toyota knowingly uses a soy based wire coating that attracts rodents. Something chewed through the wiring harness making my vehicle shake uncontrollably and act very strange. This is a huge safety concern because what if the damage was only partial and then through normal use like highway driving the wire fully comes…
Brakes
5 complaints · 6%Have an intermittent issue with the right front tire locking during breaking. Feels like the you suddenly mashed the break pedal to the floor. Happened on dry pavement while going straight down the road approx 50mph constant break pressure. Has done this at slower speeds going forward and backing up, just seems to…
Driving home, on US 1, about 60-65mph, I had to suddenly brake. The vehicle brakes locked up,and yanked me to the right , pulling me off road. I took my foot off and was able to correct and move back onto the pavement. The ABS, active handling and brake lights with warning buzzer began. I had no brakes for a few…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Toyota 4Runner recalls
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
Body and structure: hood
Risk: If the billet grille overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set17c.
Full defect summary
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 fracture, allowing the billet grille overlay to detach from the vehicle.
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.
Equipment
Risk: If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf states will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began june 15, 2017. Owners may contact gulf states customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf states' number for this recall is 17r1.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota, inc (gulf states) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4runner vehicles equipped with the tforce accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger side air bag modules, free of charge. Toyota notified the affected dealers on december 15, 2016. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is g06, glr.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling one 2016 toyota 4runner vehicle manufactured november 1, 2016 and one 2017 lexus gx460 vehicle manufactured november 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with takata pspi-ld front passenger air bag inflators that may have been manufactured without ignition booster tablets. As a result, in the event of a crash, the air bag may not fully inflate during deployment of the primary stage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Equipment: labels
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on june 3, 2016. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set16a.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2016 toyota yaris, rav4, land cruiser and 4runner vehicles, and scion fr-s, im, and tc vehicles manufactured january 28, 2016, to march 14, 2016. The load carrying capacity modification label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars."
Equipment: labels
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf states will notify owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2016. Owners may contact gulf states customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf states' number for this recall is 16r2.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota, inc. (gulf states) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 toyota 4runner vehicles manufactured september 22, 2014, to march 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by gulf states. The load carrying capacity modification label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars."
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 2016 Toyota 4Runner
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota 4Runner?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (18 complaints, typically around 13,500 miles); other or unspecified (17 complaints, typically around 27,500 miles); air bags (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota 4Runner have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 17, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Toyota 4Runner?
- It is 14th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints, with 80 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.