2016 Toyota 4RUNNER Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,445miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER, 11% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,445 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The 2016 4RUNNER trd pro is a limited production model. Toyota source the suspension components from an outside vendor. My right front spring failed, breaking I four places. The car has 41,000 miles and has only been used in normal highway driving -- no off-road. The front spring design is deficient. There is no taper at either end of the coil spring, leaving a knife edge touch the adjacent coil -- right where the spring broke. There are numerous examples of the same problem on the internet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11365182, filed 2020-10, 41,000 miles“This vehicle is junk. Has no power, excessive vibration, constant ticking, all over the road, cruise control speeds up uncontrollably, sits lopsided, extremely loud, brakes and steering lock up.,lacks heat, poor visibility . All these and more occurr while starting and driving vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10956888, filed 2017-02, 230 miles“75 MPH impact on interstate, 4 runner complete loss. Engine protruded into foot well and not a single airbag was deployed. Injuries include - concussions, broken nose, head lacerations, head and neck problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11363235, filed 2020-10, 53,000 miles“X-REAS sport enhancement system is failing in a vehicle (2016 Toyota 4 Runner) with 58,000 miles that has always been driven on city streets. Front struts and rear shock absorbers are both leaking and require replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11557202, filed 2023-11“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota 4Runner equipped with an Ironman 4x4 USA, Part: Pro Forge upper control arm. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E051000 (Suspension) however, the contact stated that after calling and leaving messages with the manufacturer regarding the recall, the contact had not received a call back. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11545810, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 10173738Mar 2, 2020TSB: Some 2014 ? 2019 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a whine/groan noise from the rear of the vehicle. This condition may occur while driving at approximately 40 ? 60…
- 10164329Jul 1, 2019TSB: Some 2014 ? 2019 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a whine or groan noise from the rear of the vehicle. This condition may occur while driving around 40 ? 60 mph at a…
- 10131723Jan 19, 2018TSB: Some 2016 - 2018 model year 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TRD Pro suspension kit may exhibit a tight clearance or contact condition between the LH rear shock absorber…
- 10134063Jun 2, 2016TSB: Some 2015 - 2016 model year TRD Pro Edition 4Runners may exhibit an abnormal clunk type noise when driving at low speeds over certain road surfaces. The condition may also…
- 10099924Jun 2, 2016Tsb: some 2015 2016 model year trd pro edition 4runners may exhibit an abnormal clunk type noise when driving at low speeds over certain road surfaces. The condition may also…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 6 | 15% |
| 2021 | 10 | 28% |
| 2020 | 4 | 12% |
| 2019 | 7 | 11% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 11% |
| 2015 | 10 | 11% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 | 14 | 9% |
| 2006 | 65 | 17% |
| 2005 | 77 | 18% |
| 2004 | 113 | 17% |
| 2003 | 114 | 16% |
| 2002 | 49 | 22% |
| 2001 | 27 | 15% |
| 2000 | 102 | 21% |
| 1999 | 66 | 20% |
| 1998 | 60 | 24% |
| 1997 | 95 | 36% |
| 1996 | 39 | 24% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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