repaired · 2017 Q4
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2007 Toyota 4RUNNERProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 154 owner complaints about the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-396 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER has problems
154 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
40Structure
21Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
19Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
14Suspension
13Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
11Power train
9Steering
9Service brakes, hydraulic
7Engine and engine cooling
3915 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 40 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 1 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 2 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 39 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR…
no report yet
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 structure complaints. 58% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles14under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other 4RUNNER year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 4RUNNER median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Toyota 4RUNNER safety ratings
2007 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER, and the recalls they led to.
- Unintended and Uncontrolled AccelerationLed to recall 11V-112
In owners' words
What 4RUNNER owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the vehicle was swaying while driving approximately 35 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
I was having front brakes repaired, and mechanic called me over to lift to see under the car. Extremely rusty, flakes of metal coming off. He advised I do not even try and put it on a lift again, as he does not trust the structural integrity. He advised that it was definitely not normal, and not in…
The frame on my 4-Runner is rusted out to the point of being borderline unsafe, as per the Toyota Dealer. I don't have a scanner otherwise I would upload the pictures. The invoice from the dealer has my contact info. Not sure if you want that info.
Own a 2007 4RUNNER?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.