2.13 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
45 of the 326 complaints about the Toyota 4Runner (13.8%) concern Steering, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 2.1× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
45Complaints · Steering
13.8%Share of complaints
2.13×vs. all vehicles
10Last 12 months
2.2%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2021 model (11, 31% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (2). 10 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “steering”, “wheel”, “tires”, “balanced” and “shakes”. 1 of these reports (2.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 19V670000 (2019-09-20, model years 2018 and 2019).
Steering wheel out of control while driving. My car lost control and crashed. I contacted Toyota Motor North America.Inc. But they said their inspection didn’t find evidence that the incident was the result of a defect in my vehicle.
Steering · 2023-03-02 · ODI 11509903 · Crash
The steering system malfunctioned. The vehicle is at the dealer for inspection/repair. When driving the steering is loose, when you go over bumps there is an audible thump in the cabin of the vehicle.
Steering · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760219
The LKA system steers the vehicle into the oncoming lane of travel under specific and repeatable conditions. The defect occurs as follows: While the vehicle is traveling and the LKA system is following the left lane marking, the vehicle approaches a marked…
Steering · 2026-07-24 · ODI 11752643
I just had the tires road force balanced on a haweka with lug-centric balance, and the steering wheel persists shaking from 55-65 mph. From what I have seen is this is a design flaw on this generation of 4 runners called the shimmy.
Steering · 2026-05-30 · ODI 11741081
I have experienced a persistent steering and suspension-related issue with my 2019 Toyota 4Runner since early ownership, beginning at approximately 6,800 miles.
Steering · 2026-05-06 · ODI 11736154
My 2019 Toyota 4Runner has experienced an ongoing steering and suspension issue since early in its life. The vehicle required an alignment at approximately 6,800 miles and has required repeated alignments since.
Steering · 2026-04-28 · ODI 11734421
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
STEERING Campaign 19V670000 · 2019-09-20 · Model years: 2018, 2019
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.
Remedy: 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.
How common are Steering problems on the Toyota 4Runner?
45 of the 326 complaints about the Toyota 4Runner (13.8%) concern Steering, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 2.1× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Toyota 4Runner model years have the most Steering complaints?
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2021 model (11, 31% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (2).
Is there a recall for Toyota 4Runner Steering problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 19V670000 (2019-09-20, model years 2018 and 2019).