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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTEBU5JR2B5••••••2011 Toyota 4RUNNER
That is about average for the 2011 Toyota 4RUNNER — 5 complaints per build across 31 builds.
6on this build
155on the model
31builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Steering 1Suspension 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionApr 2023
Frame rotting, brake line connections rotting
Air BagsAug 2017
Takata recall. It has been more than a year since I received a letter from toyota that notified me my toyota 4runner is affected by the airbag recall. I just called the local toyota dealer and they said that toyota has not release any instructions or parts to remedy the airbag…
SteeringNov 2011
Steering wheel will start vibrating/shaking at speeds between 60-68. Brought it to the dealer the day after I purchased the vehicle, they couldn't find anything wrong. Said toyota was aware but didn't have any solution. Issue will occur about 98% of the time and will last until…
Air BagsJan 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags) was received in may. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts…
Air BagsJan 2017
Takata recall it's taking too long to remedy this situation. It's been 5 months since I got the letter saying that the airbags are being recalled, and 8 months since the actual recall the letter states that "until the remedy becomes available, we recommend that you do not…
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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 JTEBU5JR2B5077154 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.