repaired · 2020 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Toyota 4RUNNERProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-295 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Service brakes
5Electrical system
3Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Structure
2Steering
2Suspension
2Vehicle speed control
2Engine
55 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 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 · 2019 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Body: hood
Risk. If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2018 Q3
Equipment
Risk. If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing 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.
Best & worst years
2017 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
2017 Toyota 4RUNNER safety ratings
2017 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (24.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 4RUNNER owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Failed brake master cylinder, this is still a rather new vehicle and the mechanics said this is unlikely in a new low mileage vehicle. I did research and this has only happened a few times, seems like a safety recall should be put in place.
While driving at full speed on the freeway, another vehicle stopped suddenly in front of me. My brake pedal was soft and went down almost to the floor. Rapid pulsing of brakes, as would be expected with the ABS (antilock brake system), did not occur. I pulled around to the shoulder and barely…
IN MOTION, FROM STREET TURNING INTO STORE PARKING LOT, BRAKES FADED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. LIFTED OFF AND APPLIED PEDAL TO STOP. NO LEAKS, PLENTY OF FLUID. I WILL CHECK WITH ANOTHER DEALER. THERE ARE QUITE A FEW CASES OF THIS ON THE T4R FORUMS. DEALERS CAN NOT DUPLICATE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO…
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