How common are electrical problems on the 2014 Toyota 4Runner?

NHTSA lists 24 electrical system complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 31% of all 77 complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the model years in this dataset.

Is there a recall for the 2014 4Runner's electrical issues?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for electrical system complaints on the 2014 4Runner.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 50,000 miles.

What electrical parts fail most often on the 2014 4Runner?

Owners most often describe door lock actuators failing and the radio/navigation touchscreen freezing and rebooting while driving.

Have these electrical issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these electrical complaints.

2014 Toyota 4Runner Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Toyota 4Runner, 31% of all 77 complaints filed for that year, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. No related recall covers these reports. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles, with no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.

Electrical System complaints: 24; 31% of 77
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Door lock actuators fail one at a time across multiple doors, leaving owners to manually flip locks or use only the driver door key.
The radio, navigation, and backup camera touchscreen freezes and reboots repeatedly while driving, sometimes several times per hour.
Some owners report the entire electrical system, including lighting, shuts down while driving and requires a restart to regain power.
One owner reported rodent damage that chewed through wiring, triggering the check engine and traction control lights.
Key fob and remote start functions stop working when door lock actuators fail.

When 2014 Toyota 4Runner electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2015, latest Jan 14, 2023.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Jan 2023; peak Oct 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Toyota 4Runner

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by 4Runner model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (3%)
20117 (4%)
20126 (6%)
20134 (11%)
201424 (31%)
201513 (15%)
201619 (24%)
20175 (14%)
20185 (9%)
20198 (12%)
20203 (9%)
20216 (17%)
20222 (5%)
20233 (9%)
20242 (25%)
20258 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2014 Toyota 4Runner?: NHTSA lists 24 electrical system complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 31% of all 77 complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the model years in this dataset.
Is there a recall for the 2014 4Runner's electrical issues?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for electrical system complaints on the 2014 4Runner.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 50,000 miles.
What electrical parts fail most often on the 2014 4Runner?: Owners most often describe door lock actuators failing and the radio/navigation touchscreen freezing and rebooting while driving.
Have these electrical issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these electrical complaints.