2001 Toyota 4RUNNER Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2001 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles.
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.
“While driving the accelerator pedal gave out. Motor was stilling running. I opened the hood to rev the motor from the throttle itself and nothng happened. I turned the car off and restarted and it seemed to reset whatever was wrong . I began driving and shortly thereafter the same thng happened. I pressed the pedal all the way to the floor and was able to get some speed. The next day it did not happened. Days later in traffic it happened again. The car losses speed almost instantly. This is very dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10376878, filed 2011-01, 140,000 miles“On the evening of 2-4-10, I was traveling on an angled, curved, on-ramp to a freeway, when the vsc (vehicle skid control) suddenly and automatically applied the vehicle brakes. The vehicle speed was approx. The recommended speed for the turn. The conditions were wet, as it had been raining off and on all day. A beeping sound was heard, and simultaneously the vehicle lost traction, and traveled in a tangent/straight direction to the curved on-ramp. I had zero control of the vehicle for ~3 long seconds, and ended up sideways on the shoulder of the road. Luckily, no one was hurt nor close by. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310247, filed 2010-02, 90,000 miles“My 4 runner shakes while on freeway going passed speed limit of 50mph it feels like I can tip over if going to fast. Some of the electrical things work then not work. It is mostly the shaking back and forth. I have to hold firmly to get it under control somewhat. People notice it when driving behind me. I am scared for my children and I.”
NHTSA complaint #10875414, filed 2016-06Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 15 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota 4RUNNER
81 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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