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JTEBU5JR0C5••••••2012 Toyota 4RUNNER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota 4RUNNER build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
95on the model
24builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 5Fuel System 1Gasoline 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMar 2026
Consistent steering wheel shake between 60-65 mph. This is a very well known issue on the 2010-2024 4Runners and it drives me and many others crazy, and feels unsafe to drive with. Will happen almost anytime I’m on the highway. My vehicle only has 48k miles. This needs to be…
EngineJul 2022
Vehicle radiator light came on, shortly thereafter (5-10 min) vehicle overheated. Waited for vehicle to cool down, then drove home. The following day drove the vehicle to dealership. After an inspection the dealer stated the heads are cracked and needed to be replaced. When I…
Air BagsApr 2017
I received a notice that the front passenger airbag in my 2012 toyota 4runner has been recalled. When I called the dealership they referred me to toyota customer care. Customer care said that they are not expecting a solution until december 2017 and that I'm not supposed to have…
Fuel SystemJul 2013
I came home last night at about 9:30 pm and parked the car in the garage. This morning at 7:30 am I went into the garage and heard a buzzing sound coming from near the rear wheels of the car. My best guess was the fuel pump was still running (I had a different problem with a…
Air BagsFeb 2017
I received a recall notice for this vehicle (vehicle purchased in zone a per the recall). I inquired about a rental from toyota corporate as stated would be allowed in the remedy notice. They informed me that my passenger front seat is safe to sit in until at least may of 2018…
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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 JTEBU5JR0C5100562 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.