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2014 Toyota 4RUNNER Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
14%of 77 total for the year
Median mileage
36,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2014 Toyota 4RUNNER, 14% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.

“My vehicle is in good to very good condition except that the frame is defaults and excessively rusted and will not pass another inspection, it's very similar to the 2000 tacoma that had the frame recall. We have owned six toyotas and what to believe that you will stand behind your product. I am aware of an acquaintance in augusta maine that you helped by replacing the frame and he paid $1000 towards the expense. I am just an average consumer pleading for your help. I can provide additional documentation.if needed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10808305, filed 2015-12, 160,000 miles

“My wife was driving the expressway, when she heard a loud explosion and shaking of the vehicle and wind coming from the sunroof. The sunroof had exploded and remaining glass was pointed away from the roof. The visor for the sunroof was closed. Temperature about 90f and no clouds, time of day about 6:00pm. She was driving about 60 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #11022977, filed 2017-09, 32,000 miles

“Door lock actuators keep going out resulting in safety issues. Doors cant be locked or unlocked with remote or by pressing button. Must be locked and unlocked manually. There have been numerous complaints of this issue mainly with only this year model. Toyota will not fix the problem, dealer will not fix the problem if warranty has expired. Multiple reports of people that have had it fixed and it tears up again. Dealer wants est $800 per door to fix and 4 of my 5 doors have stopped working. This is a major safety issue, especially with children in backseat. …”

NHTSA complaint #11112907, filed 2018-07, 40,000 miles

“This complaint relates to a defect in the Toyota entune premium audio system with navigation. Audio software version 0101a5. Unit is produced by panasonic. Model 57080. The system randomly and without warning freezes thereby preventing the driver from lowering or muting radio volume. The volume cannot be lowered or muted until the vehicle is stopped, and the ignition is turned off. The reverse safety camera will not activate when the head unit is in its frozen state. Toyota motor sales USA entune support department has been contacted about this issue, and I have a case number. …”

NHTSA complaint #11031583, filed 2017-10, 20,000 miles

“paint is peeling on my 2014 Toyota 4runner . Toyota recalled for white paint but nothing for blue . i already paid so much for the car but not paying extra for the paint . Toyota should fix it .”

NHTSA complaint #11665538, filed 2025-06

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026229%
2025915%
2024220%
20231236%
2022821%
202126%
2020927%
20191218%
2018915%
20171439%
20161822%
20151416%
20141114%
20131028%
201266%
201196%
201085%
200929%
20081213%
20072114%
20067820%
20056816%
200412118%
200311116%
20023214%
20012514%
20006012%
19993711%
1998166%
1997218%
1996127%
199595%
199446%
199023%
1988111%

Other parts of the 2014 Toyota 4RUNNER

Electrical system
24 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology