Toyota 4RUNNER Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 238 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Toyota 4RUNNER across 26 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (34). The words owners use most often: “suddenly accelerated” (11% of reports).
- 238vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 60mention a crash
- 26mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Suddenly accelerated: mentioned in 27 of 238 complaints (11%)
- Floor mat: mentioned in 24 of 238 complaints (10%)
- Foot brake: mentioned in 20 of 238 complaints (8%)
- Vsc trac: mentioned in 15 of 238 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 172 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 238 complaints, 60 mention a crash, 26 an injury.
Toyota 4RUNNER vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 3 | 8% | — |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 2 | 3% | 8,000 |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% | 45,000 |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 3 | 4% | 13,615 |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 8 | 9% | 35,450 |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 1 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% | 74,100 |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 2 | 2% | 70,593 |
| 2011 4RUNNER | 3 | 2% | 6,015 |
| 2010 4RUNNER | 8 | 5% | 35,000 |
| 2009 4RUNNER | 1 | 5% | 12,000 |
| 2008 4RUNNER | 16 | 17% | 20,500 |
| 2007 4RUNNER | 21 | 14% | 33,000 |
| 2006 4RUNNER | 17 | 4% | 54,500 |
| 2005 4RUNNER | 29 | 7% | 48,675 |
| 2004 4RUNNER | 34 | 5% | 78,500 |
| 2003 4RUNNER | 29 | 4% | 58,000 |
| 2002 4RUNNER | 11 | 5% | 113,000 |
| 2001 4RUNNER | 5 | 3% | 135,000 |
| 2000 4RUNNER | 9 | 2% | 113,000 |
| 1999 4RUNNER | 6 | 2% | 130,000 |
| 1998 4RUNNER | 8 | 3% | 152,000 |
| 1997 4RUNNER | 11 | 4% | 107,038 |
| 1996 4RUNNER | 5 | 3% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
This had happened a year ago. I was driving and my anti collision brake just started to make a beeping noise and was telling me to call a toyota dealer. And before that the anti collision brake would go off when there was nothing in front of me. A few months later my cruise control and lane assist…
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and was unable to accelerate, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…
The car just accelerated while during into parking lot. I used brake but did work and hit on to the pole. It accelerated pretty fast. The parking lot store has a video of me coming in slow and the the car accelerated.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking spot and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The contact stated that she might have shifted into park(P) and stopped the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while at a…
While my father was exiting his 2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5, the vehicle unexpectedly started reversing fairly quickly, despite no foot being on the brake. He was dragged by the vehicle while attempting to stop it outside the car, and it continued moving backwards then down a hill before crashing into…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota 4RUNNERs have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 238 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Toyota 4RUNNER. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota 4RUNNER vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Toyota 4RUNNER?
The most frequent phrase is “suddenly accelerated”, in 27 of 238 complaints, followed by “floor mat” (24).
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- Power Train problems (405)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (363)
- Steering problems (311)
- Service Brakes problems (286)
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