2007 Toyota 4Runner Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Toyota 4Runner has a complaint index of 60, ranking 9th worst out of 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 154 complaints, 5 recalls, and the top problem area is Structure & Body at 28% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #9 of 21 4Runner years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 154
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15.5 city / 19.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2007 Toyota 4Runner problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body43 (28%)
- Engine31 (20%)
- Brakes30 (19%)
- Other23 (15%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires18 (12%)
- Electrical System14 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (7%)
- Steering9 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers9 (6%)
- Airbags6 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear window reportedly shatters or fractures on its own, sometimes after the rear defroster is activated, in some cases with a burning odor and burnt wiring found.
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration at low speed, including one case rear-ending another vehicle and another striking a building while parking.
- Several owners report airbags failing to deploy in moderate to high-speed crashes, including a 50 mph highway impact.
- One owner reported floor mats sliding forward and interfering with the brake and accelerator pedals, contributing to a crash.
- A fire was reported inside the passenger compartment starting near the center console while the vehicle was parked with the engine running.
- A dashboard warning falsely indicated the passenger airbag was off, which the dealer linked to the rear seat touching the front passenger seat when folded down.
2007 Toyota 4Runner recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Structure & Body7,749 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
- NHTSA 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Structure & Body3,233 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
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.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
- NHTSA 11V113000Feb 24, 2011Engine1,363,244 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
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 death.
Remedy: The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
2007 Toyota 4Runner fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 19.5 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other 4Runner years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 4Runner a complaint index of 60, worse than most other 4Runner years, with a Caution verdict. It ranks 9th worst out of 21 model years covered.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota 4Runner?
- Structure & Body complaints lead at 28% of all complaints, followed by Engine at 20% and Brakes at 19%, according to NHTSA.
- Does the 2007 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2007 4Runner, covering structure/body seat heater issues, a sticking accelerator pedal, and tire/rim labeling compliance. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2007 4Runner compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 60, the 2007 model is better than the 2005 and 2006 4Runners (complaint indexes of 90 and 100) but worse than years like 2013, 2017, and 2024, which carry Best verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Toyota 4Runner?
- EPA rates the 2007 4Runner at 17 mpg combined (15.5 city / 19.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.