2024 Toyota 4Runner Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
7/100
#15 most-complained of 16 4Runner years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Toyota 4Runner has 8 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and a complaint index of 7, ranking 15th worst out of 16 model years — a Best verdict relative to other 4Runner years.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 16 city / 19 hwy
Top 2024 Toyota 4Runner problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body3 (38%)
- Brakes2 (25%)
- Electrical System2 (25%)
- Airbags1 (13%)
- Other1 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (13%)
What owners report
- Owners report brakes vibrating and failing to slow the vehicle effectively, in one case leading to a crash into a wall at 24 mph.
- A rear passenger-side seat belt strap reportedly detached while driving at 25 mph, though this was later linked to misuse of a child safety seat.
- Owners describe the running boards as too narrow, making entry and exit difficult for some passengers.
- Some owners report loud brake squealing, especially when braking in reverse.
- One owner reported that changing the audio beep volume setting caused the key fob's lock and unlock buttons to stop working.
2024 Toyota 4Runner recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V548000Jul 23, 2024Other33,848 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
2024 Toyota 4Runner fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 19 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.
2024 compared with other 4Runner years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 4Runner has only 8 complaints and a complaint index of 7, ranking 15th worst out of 16 model years — one of the better years for this model.
- Does the 2024 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 4Runner, covering an incorrect label issue; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the most common problem area for the 2024 4Runner?
- Structure & Body complaints are most common, making up 38% of reported issues, followed by Brakes and Electrical System at 25% each.
- Should I avoid the 2024 Toyota 4Runner?
- No. Among 4Runner model years, 2024 has a Best verdict, with far fewer complaints and a lower complaint index than years like 2023, 2022, and 2025, which are rated Avoid.