Toyota 4 Runner problems by year
998 complaints across 7 model years, 1995–2003. 2003 draws the most at 188; 1996 the fewest at 111.
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Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold as much as how reliable they were. A popular model year will always look worse than a rare one. Compare the dominant failure system between years rather than the raw totals.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | Top reported system | Crashes | Fires | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 149 | Engine and engine cooling (55.7%) | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 111 | Engine and engine cooling (22.5%) | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 163 | Suspension (19.0%) | 30 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 135 | Tires (23.0%) | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 134 | Tires (20.9%) | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 118 | Service brakes, hydraulic (22.9%) | 26 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 188most | Engine and engine cooling (41.5%) | 1 | 0 | 0 |