2008 Toyota 4Runner Engine Problems
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Toyota 4Runner, 25% of all 96 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 21 4Runner model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 22,600 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 24
- 25% of 96
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 22,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Toyota 4Runner engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 11, 2009, latest May 7, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Toyota 4Runner
- 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.
Engine complaints by 4Runner model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Toyota 4Runner have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Toyota 4Runner, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 22,600 miles.
- Which Toyota 4Runner year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2005 Toyota 4Runner has the most engine complaints (56), compared with 24 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Toyota 4Runner?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota 4Runner concerns the engine: 11V113000.