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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTEBU5JR0G5••••••2016 Toyota 4RUNNER
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER build (6 vs 4).
6on this build
68on the model
19builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 2Suspension 1Wheels 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMar 2026
On March 6, I was on South bound on Rt 29 in Culpeper County VA at the posted speed limit of 55mph when I hit a debris item on the road. I do not know what it was but it impacted the front skid plate and seems to be no other damage from the impact. There was no contact with the…
SuspensioncrashOct 2020
75 mph impact on interstate, 4 runner complete loss. Engine protruded into foot well and not a single airbag was deployed. Injuries include - concussions, broken nose, head lacerations, head and neck problems
StructureSep 2025
Paint clear coat bubbling issues regarding roof and rear bumper
Back Over PreventionSep 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera displayed a blank screen. An independent mechanic or dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or…
Visibility/wiperJul 2025
Wiring harness to rear window defogger melted causing the rear window to crack and shatter. Safe lite replaced the window and recommended the harness not be reconnected. Told me it was not uncommon. Vehicle was not being used at the time. It was in my driveway when the window…
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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 JTEBU5JR0G5326543 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.