1997 Toyota 4RUNNER Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER, 1% of the 261 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When it rains water comes in the vent on the back of the hood at windshield keeps my carpet soaked how can this be fixed? Also my hood latch is not tight enough my hood goes up 2 inches when im at top speeds (55 or 65).”
NHTSA complaint #10144533, filed 2005-12“While traveling on the highway the truck has a thumping noise coming from the rear. The dealership is aware of the problem. The right rear seat will not fold. The brackets have been replaced twice and the seat is still half way folded. Also the door indicator light illuminates and does not go off and the locks will not lock. They were inspected and no problem was found. The driver side mirror is falling. The brakes needed repairs performed. The front rotors had excessive rout out.”
NHTSA complaint #8009998, filed 2002-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER
95 complaintsBody and structure
76 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsTires
18 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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