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2018 Toyota 4RUNNER Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
15%of 60 total for the year
Median mileage
11,486miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Toyota 4RUNNER, 15% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,486 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“Imperfections in glass (all windows) which cause visibility problems in the daytime and nighttime driving. I have reported this to Toyota customer service center. A Toyota inspector has inspected the glass and Toyota refuses to correct this problem. I have had several glass company's and auto detailers look at the glass and they have told me that it is a factory defect.”

NHTSA complaint #11290114, filed 2019-12, 8,000 miles

“Driving 30mph on a city street sounded like a gun going off and my sun roof glass exploded. No cars in front or in the other lanes because the light had turned red .no construction sites near by . Glass was pushed out or up not in like something came down through it.”

NHTSA complaint #11218087, filed 2019-06, 26,000 miles

“Vehicle has constant transmitted engine vibration in steering wheel. Vibrations are causing tingling, numbness and joint pain. Vibrations are worse with increased engine RPM. Vibrations have been constant since car was purchased new in april, 2018. Car has 2400 miles on it currently, 5/23/18. Long trip (900 miles) was first time there was tingling and numbness which were unbearable at the 450 mile mark and the return trip was quite distracting and uncomfortable to say the least. For 2 weeks afterwards, tingling and numbness remained. Now after approx. …”

NHTSA complaint #11097675, filed 2018-05, 1,400 miles

“Toyota all weather floor liners are collapsing at the sides and becoming a tripping hazard. Toyota part number pt908-89160-02. Within week of buying new car, the floor liner on passenger side was collapsing on the sides. Reported to dealer. He checked with Toyota rep and was told it was not under warranty. We contacted the sales manager at dealership, he bought use new mats. Within six days of new mats, the same problem began again, see picture. Since Toyota has a history of floor mat issues, one would think this would be a be concern to them, apparently not.”

NHTSA complaint #11085111, filed 2018-04, 500 miles

“I do not know what component or system failed. I was at an appointment with my son when the receptionist informed me that my car alarm was going off and there was smoke coming out of it. I went out to investigate and it sounded like the engine was attempting to start continuously. My key fob would not unlock the car. The engine continued to attempt to start and i was certain the car was going to start fire. We called 911 and went back inside to avoid anyone being hurt. The car then caught fire and burned until the fire department put it out. …”

NHTSA complaint #11583941, filed 2024-04

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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 2018 Toyota 4RUNNER

Steering
12 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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.

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