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JTEBU5JR2C5••••••2012 Toyota 4RUNNER
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota 4RUNNER build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
95on the model
24builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Service Brakes 1Steering 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel SystemJun 2021
I was driving on the expressway, at about 70 to 75 miles. Suddenly the vehicle just slowed down to 40 miles per hour. I almost got hit from the back by a truck. But, then it suddenly picked back up. This has happened several times but the shop nor the dealer could tell me what…
Air BagsDec 2017
Takata recall with no incidents
SteeringMay 2015
While driving on highway the steering wheel shutters or vibrate at highway speeds. Replaced tires with new tires, alignment, and problem still exists, rotated and balanced tires and problem still exists. Read that toyota has had a problem with the r& r steering rack preload…
Service BrakesJul 2012
While stopped at a red light on level ground, vehicle began to creep forward with foot still pressed firmly on brake. Unless brake is pressed almost to the floor, the vehicle tends to creep forward while stopped and in gear. Paid more attention to brakes over the next couple…
Air BagsAug 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags). The parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
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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 JTEBU5JR2C5104225 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.