9 complaints reported

2014 Toyota 4Runner UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Jul 2025

paint is peeling on my 2014 Toyota 4runner . Toyota recalled for white paint but nothing for blue . i already paid so much for the car but not paying extra for the paint . Toyota should fix it .

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2019
May 2023

The handsfree calling/talking is unusable neither party can hear the other due to it echoing and has very distortion. So I'm unable to use my handsfree talking while driving.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Aug 2023
May 2023

Left rear Brake Caliper Failure, Both Front Struts and both rear shocks were worn out per dealership. Had to replace all above.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2021
Dec 2022

Three of the four locks do not work on a consistent basis. My car got broken into because the locks don't work. I just replaced three of the four locks for around $1,200.00. Neither the key fob nor the actual key would open the doors on the vehicle. This is an extreme safety issue in case of emergency, and it really makes me mad. It is a well-known defect which is commented on countless vehicle websites. There were no warning messages, the locks just stopped working.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2022
Jul 2021

Having major problems with door lock actuators. just replaced front passenger side for 950 dollars at Toyota dealer and was told the other 3 doors may start failing as well. I did not realize at first that the door was not locking which would make it so easy for someone to break into my car.It is a 2014 Toyota 4runner. Sure enough the front driver side door is not locking. I need to spend another 950 dollars to get it fixed. What is wrong with these actuators? Now the replacement actuator I had put on the passenger side is giving me problems with the door opening and closing. What next?? Toyota should definitely have a recall on these actuators. It appears that I am not the only one having problems. This is a security issue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2021
Jul 2018

DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS KEEP GOING OUT RESULTING IN SAFETY ISSUES. DOORS CANT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WITH REMOTE OR BY PRESSING BUTTON. MUST BE LOCKED AND UNLOCKED MANUALLY. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS ISSUE MAINLY WITH ONLY THIS YEAR MODEL. TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, DEALER WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IF WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD IT FIXED AND IT TEARS UP AGAIN. DEALER WANTS EST $800 PER DOOR TO FIX AND 4 OF MY 5 DOORS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN IN BACKSEAT. DEALER EVEN AGREES THAT RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, AND HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA WHO STATED THAT THEY CANNOT ISSUE A RECALL, IT MUST BE DONE HERE. SO I AM BEGGING THAT YOU RESEARCH THIS ISSUE ON 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNERS AND ISSUE A RECALL FOR THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS. MY ISSUE STARTED APPROX 11/2 YRS AGO AND THEY KEEP QUITTING 1 AT A TIME.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2016
Jul 2018

THE LOCK ACTUATORS ON MY 2014 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER HAVE FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT LOCK WHEN PROMPTED OR UNLOCK WHEN PROMPTED ( MUST BE MANUALLY DONE). THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF ONE HAD TO EXIT THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. ALSO THE SECURITY OF THE VEHICLE IS COMPROMISED.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2017
Sep 2017

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 DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2017
Mar 2015

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 ACQUAINTANCE IN AUGUSTA MAINE THAT YOU HELPED BY REPLACING THE FRAME AND HE PAID $1000 TOWARDS THE EXPENSE. I AM JUST AN AVERAGE CONSUMER PLEADING FOR YOUR HELP. I CAN PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION.IF NEEDED. YOUR HELP WOULD GO S LONG WAY TO PURCHASE FUTURE TOYOTAS AND PROMOTE YOUR BRAND WITH SEVERAL HUNDRED COWORKERS AS WELL AS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. PLEASE HELP.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Nov 2015

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The 2014 Toyota 4Runner has 9 UNKNOWN OR OTHER complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.