{"id":"2017_toyota_4runner","make":"Toyota","make_slug":"toyota","model":"4Runner","model_slug":"4runner","year":2017,"url":"/toyota/4runner/2017/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":38512,"model":"4Runner 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S5)","cyl":6,"displ":4.0,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":17,"hwy":21,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":479,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TYX","modified":"Fri Nov 10 00:00:00 EST 2017"},{"id":38513,"model":"4Runner 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S5)","cyl":6,"displ":4.0,"eng":"Part-time 4WD","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":17,"hwy":20,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":491,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TYX","modified":"Fri Nov 10 00:00:00 EST 2017"},{"id":38514,"model":"4Runner 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S5)","cyl":6,"displ":4.0,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":17,"hwy":20,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":491,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TYX","modified":"Fri Nov 10 00:00:00 EST 2017"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"18V753000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC","reported":"2018-10-25","owner_notified":"2018-11-28","units":1295,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SET18A","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"17V831000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2017-12-20","owner_notified":"2018-01-23","units":649,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"Toyota H0Z Lexus HLF","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"17V763000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD","mfr":"Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC","reported":"2017-11-29","owner_notified":"2018-01-17","units":431,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SET17C","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V295000","component":"TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE","mfr":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc.","reported":"2017-05-02","owner_notified":"2017-06-15","units":409,"summary":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna  and Yaris vehicles.  The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.","consequence":"A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began June 15, 2017.  Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.  Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"17R2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V291000","component":"EQUIPMENT","mfr":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc.","reported":"2017-05-01","owner_notified":"2017-06-15","units":1019,"summary":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package.  The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.","consequence":"If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge.  The recall began June 15, 2017.  Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.  Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"17R1","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":70,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":36,"crash":3,"fire":1,"injured":3,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",14],["Service Brakes",9],["Electrical System",5],["Air Bags",3],["Engine",2],["Steering",2]],"by_year":{"2017":7,"2018":10,"2019":3,"2020":5,"2021":1,"2022":3,"2024":2,"2025":3,"2026":2},"excerpts":[["2026-03-08","Electrical System","For the 2nd time in 5 weeks, the main wiring harness and knock sensor have been eaten and destroyed by rodents. This has caused thousands of dollars worth of damage, and it's due to the soy based wiring used in the wiring harness. I cannot keep this vehicle outside for any period of time without the threat of the harne\u2026"],["2025-05-27","Fuel/Propulsion System","2017 Toyota 4 runner SR5 While driving on the highway the vehicle stopped apparently the fuel pump stopped working and could not get going anymore. I had a mechanic come to the house with a PC and test it. He told me that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a change that will need to take place in a garage. Luckily I was able to stop on the side and \u2026"],["2025-03-19","Fuel/Propulsion System","Throttle has a lag when depressing gas pedal (occasionally a dead petal symptom) research indicates a TSB T-SB-0166-10 exist that relates to this issue. Lack of Toyota dealer assistance with this issue when contacted (Toyota of Round Rock Texas 78664) This issues is a safety concern when operating vehicle due to lack o\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA21002","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","opened":"2021-09-17","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture","summary":"From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (\"PSAN\") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a \"desiccant\" (a substa"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 2WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.246,"seats":null,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.246,"seats":null,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":36,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":18,"ncap":4,"complaints":36},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}