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JTEBU14R378••••••2007 Toyota 4RUNNER
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
132on the model
77builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedStructure 3Vehicle Speed Control 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMay 2016
Collision involving front of car at 50 mph (on highway) did not activate the driver side air bag for front impact
StructureMay 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the vehicle was swaying while driving approximately 35 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Aug 2015
My 2007 toyota 4-runner has a serious drive shaft jolt and clunk that occurs whenever coming to a complete stop causing the vehicle to lurch. The first occurrence was at approximately 6500 miles in my six year. Toyota has been informed of this several times and refuses to take…
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2011
When the air conditioner is running the vehicle idles at different RPM's causing it to lunge forward when the a/c compressor shuts down, increasing the RPM's. This has almost caused a fender bender several times while at a stop light
StructureDec 2013
Noticed rust on frame few years ago but the dealer said toyota will not do a anything. If tacoma is being recalled, 4 runner should be since it is build on the same frame. *dt
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTEBU14R378092353 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.