2.15 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
46 of the 334 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.
46Complaints · Steering
13.8%Share of complaints
2.15×vs. all vehicles
10Last 12 months
2.2%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
10 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
1 of these reports (2.2%) describes 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
While vehicle was parked and not in use, upon entering the vehicle, the steering wheel/column dropped out of its locked position on its own.
Steering · 2026-09-03 · ODI 11761925
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
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.
