2018 Model Year

Toyota 4Runner

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

Compare
Complaints
56
Recalls
1
Crashes
7
Severe
10

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V763000 Nov 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 2026

this vehicle was purchased from Don Chalmers Ford in Rio Rancho on 1129, 2025, upon purchasing a 2018 Toyota foreigner Limited I traded in a 2020 Acur...

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Crash
Mar 2025

While my father was exiting his 2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5, the vehicle unexpectedly started reversing fairly quickly, despite no foot being on the brake...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2025

Fuel pump make noises and I can hear it

Suspension
Aug 2024

The front shock springs cracked and snapped due to cold weather. I have been waiting for 2 months for the replacement parts and cannot drive my vehicl...

Brakes
Jul 2024

While attempting to stop vehicle for a traffic light brake pedal suddenly goes almost to the floor. This occurrence is random and unpredictable. No da...

Engine
Jul 2024

Two transfer case seals failed at 64,000 miles. Caused excessive oil to leak out of transfer case and onto the exhaust. Safety was put as risk by pote...

Electrical System
May 2024

Apparently rodents have gone to the engine and ate the soy wires to the harness. This in turn has cost me over $1000 to fix. The only warning was when...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Fire
Apr 2024

I do not know what component or system failed. I was at an appointment with my son when the receptionist informed me that my car alarm was going off a...

Air Bags Crash
Mar 2024

My vehicle was in a collision at 55 miles an hour. Hit 3 grown cows in the highway at nighttime. Totaled my vehicle in the airbags, never deployed per...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2024

Vehicle was parked in garage. Inspecting vehicle at 22:00, noise was heard. Source of noise was fuel pump located behind drivers side rear tire. Garag...

VS

Vehicle Safety Research Team

Automotive Data Analysts

Independent researchers analyzing NHTSA data to help consumers make informed vehicle decisions.

Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Toyota 4Runner has 56 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 7 crash-related incidents have been reported.

Complaint Trend