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2018 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota 4Runner, most often about the steering (20% of complaints, typically around 1,500 miles). It is 18th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2018 Toyota 4Runner problems
Steering
12 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 1,500 miles.
Driving legally at 70 MPH on ohio interstate, sharp cross winds during a period of ambient wind of 23 MPH, caused vehicle to cross dividing lines in an unsafe manner. Vehicle is known to have "soft" or "sloppy" steering, which is "characteristic" of that vehicle according to the dealer, and under normal circumstances…
The rack & pinion or steering does not return to a "home" position. Simply put, if you turn around a corner, the steering wheel does not easily return to "straight". If you are driving down a straight path and turn the steering even one degree, let go of the wheel, it will continue that path until the vehicle runs off…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles.
Imperfections in glass (all windows) which cause visibility problems in the daytime and nighttime driving. I have reported this to Toyota customer service center. A Toyota inspector has inspected the glass and Toyota refuses to correct this problem. I have had several glass company's and auto detailers look at the…
Vehicle has constant transmitted engine vibration in steering wheel. Vibrations are causing tingling, numbness and joint pain. Vibrations are worse with increased engine RPM. Vibrations have been constant since car was purchased new in april, 2018. Car has 2400 miles on it currently, 5/23/18. Long trip (900 miles) was…
Fuel system
9 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Since discovering the recall, the contact stated that he would hear an abnormal humming sound coming from the fuel pump while the vehicle…
My 2018 4Runner stalled 12/12 amidst my having made a turn out of my drive way and commencing acceleration of the vehicle. My speed couldn't have been in excess pn 20 MPH. I did not loose electrical functions. The vehicle simply lost mobility. I shifted the vehicle to neutral and juggled the accelerator and regained…
Air bags
8 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles.
I was driving on the freeway when I came upon a deer just standing there. I swerved to avoid hitting it and hit the guardrail at approx 60mph.
I was driving on the freeway at 0540 when I cam upon a deer just standing in the middle of the freeway. I swerved to avoid hitting it and hit the guardrail at an 90 degree angle, where the force whipped the back end of my car into the guardrail as well.
Brakes
6 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. While depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle did not immediately stop. The driver had to pump the brake pedal multiple times to stop the vehicle; however, the stopping distance was extended. The vehicle was towed to…
On multiple occasions with speeds varied 35-60mph when brakes were applied vehicle locked up, sometimes pulling to one side, brakes then went to floor not stopping vehicle requiring me to brake again.. Sometimes rolling into traffic.. This started immediately after purchasing the vehicle with only 12 miles on the…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Totaled vehicle repaired after vehicle reported totaled - vehicle not repaired adequately and is unsafe as a result of a hit and run accident. Incident reported to police - insurance company, towing service, and consumer fraud by network hacking insurance information.
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the frame holding the radiator of the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator frame was corroded; however, the dealer applied paint to the structure instead of replacing the part under…
Engine
5 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving a popping noise occurred that was coming from the engine. The vehicle started to decelerate. The vehicle started making an abnormal sound that was coming from the engine. The vehicle then was able to drive normal. The air bags warning light…
Vehicle was being driven on beltway and suddenly lost all power, braking, and steering capabilities. Emergency brake was used to stop vehicle. Vehicle was not able to be restarted. Phone attached via cigarette outlet was zapped. Manufacturer has failed to assume any responsibility customer has endured due to this…
Suspension
4 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. While driving down a curvy hill at 35 MPH, the vehicle started to lose control. The contact felt that the vehicle was going to roll over. The contact slowed down the vehicle to approximately 15 MPH to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle pulled to the left while driving on…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 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 assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting january 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late march 2021. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 20v-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20ta02. Lexus' number for this recall is
Full defect summary
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 sequoia, 2017-2020 sienna, 2019-2020 tundra, 2018-2020 lexus es350, 2017 lexus gs200t, 2017-2019 lexus gs350, 2019 lexus gs300, 2018-2020 lexus lc500h, 2019-2020 lexus ls500, 2018-2019 lexus gx460, 2017 lexus is200t, 2019 lexus is300, 2019 lexus is350, 2018-2020 lexus lc500, 2018 lexus ls500, 2019 lexus ls500h, 2018-2019 lexus lx570, 2017 lexus rc200t, 2019 lexus rc300, rc350, 2017 and 2019-2020 lexus rx350, 2018-2020 rx350l, 2019 lexus ux200, 2018-2019 lexus nx300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Suspension
Risk: Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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 contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set19b.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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 this recall is set18a.
Full defect summary
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 in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Equipment: labels
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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 numbers for this recall are h0z for toyota vehicles, and hlf for lexus vehicles.
Full defect summary
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 modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
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.
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.
Questions about the 2018 Toyota 4Runner
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota 4Runner?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (12 complaints, typically around 1,500 miles); other or unspecified (9 complaints, typically around 11,500 miles); fuel system (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota 4Runner have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 4, 2020 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Toyota 4Runner?
- It is 18th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints, with 59 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.