2017 Toyota 4Runner Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 4Runner years
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner has 36 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 13, and ranks 14th worst out of 16 model years, earning a "Best" verdict among 4Runner years. Brakes are the top problem area with 9 complaints, or 25% of all reports.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 17 city / 20 hwy
Top 2017 Toyota 4Runner problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other14 (39%)
- Brakes9 (25%)
- Electrical System5 (14%)
- Engine4 (11%)
- Structure & Body4 (11%)
- Airbags3 (8%)
- Fuel System2 (6%)
- Steering2 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
- Seat Belts1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden and complete loss of brakes, with the pedal going to the floor and no warning light, sometimes with brakes rolling forward at a stop.
- Some owners describe curtain and side airbags deploying unexpectedly while driving at moderate speed, causing loss of vehicle control.
- Electrical system complaints include a flashing check engine light with sluggish acceleration after the vehicle sat overnight, later traced by some owners to rodent damage on wiring.
- One owner reported the vehicle stalling on the freeway with two error codes logged, requiring a tow and dealer reset.
- A steering wheel was reported to peel on its own without any outside cause, reducing grip while driving.
2017 Toyota 4Runner recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V753000Oct 25, 2018Other1,295 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.
- NHTSA 17V831000Dec 20, 2017Other649 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
- NHTSA 17V763000Nov 29, 2017Structure & Body431 vehicles
Structure:body:hood
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.
2017 Toyota 4Runner fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 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.
2017 compared with other 4Runner years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Toyota 4Runner a good model year?
- Yes, relative to other 4Runner years. It carries a complaint index of 13, ranks 14th worst out of 16 model years, and has a "Best" verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Toyota 4Runner?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 9 of 36 complaints (25%). Owners reported brake fade or complete loss of braking, with a median mileage at failure of 12,945 miles.
- Does the 2017 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2017 4Runner, covering areas like structure and body, suspension/wheels/tires, and other components such as certification labels and accessory hardware. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 4Runner compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 13, the 2017 4Runner performs much better than years like 2011 (index 87, Avoid) or 2025 (index 100, Avoid), and is close to the 2013 model year, which has the lowest index at 0.