2018 Toyota 4RUNNER Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 20%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Toyota 4RUNNER, 20% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,450 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.
“I bought my 2018 4RUNNER new in november 2018. Shortly after I noticed the steering wheel would wobble to the left and right while driving 50-60 MPH. I have taken the vehicle to my local Toyota dealership three times but they are unable to fix the issue even after rebalancing the tires every time and doing an alignment once. The dealership states that this is normal on 4runners. This is definitely not normal on a new vehicle and Toyota needs to fix the issue. Many people have reported having similar problems with their 4RUNNER while driving at the same speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11373655, filed 2020-11, 80 miles“Steering wheel vibrates between 55-65 MPH. Vehicle feels unstable until it reaches aprox 70 MPH. Taken to dealer 3 times. They balanced the front wheels, but issue returns everytime, 2-3 weeks later. Toyota says it is normal. Cannot be normal for a brand new car, with new tires. Multiple owners report issue happening in multiple websites”
NHTSA complaint #11139597, filed 2018-10, 10 miles“The steering wheel is beginning to delaminate with black material flaking off. This only seems to affect the top of the steering wheel and not the other parts. It is uncomfortable driving with constant small parts of the steering wheel cover coming off.”
NHTSA complaint #11361360, filed 2020-09, 22,300 miles“The rack & pinion or steering does not return to a home position. Simply put, if you turn around a corner, the steering wheel does not easily return to straight . If you are driving down a straight path and turn the steering even one degree, let go of the wheel, it will continue that path until the vehicle runs off of the road. This car has 2100 miles on it. The dealer has checked the camber, the tow, the numbers on the electronic actuated rack & pinon. The service manager drove the car and agreed it was not correct; however it was in the limits of Toyota specifications. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119864, filed 2018-08, 1,500 miles“this vehicle was purchased from Don Chalmers Ford in Rio Rancho on 1129, 2025, upon purchasing a 2018 Toyota foreigner Limited I traded in a 2020 Acura RDX with only 50,000 miles. The salesman seemed to trustworthy. He showed me the Carfax Clean had no accidents no recalls then I receive some paperwork stating this vehicle is eligible for a buyback. I still have not received the license plate or registration. No one informed me that this vehicle is eligible for a buyback meaning I paid way too much for this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710152, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
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- 10168537Oct 21, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 4 | 10% |
| 2021 | 13 | 36% |
| 2020 | 4 | 12% |
| 2019 | 10 | 15% |
| 2018 | 12 | 20% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 8 | 9% |
| 2014 | 7 | 9% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 | 22 | 6% |
| 2005 | 29 | 7% |
| 2004 | 32 | 5% |
| 2003 | 35 | 5% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 21 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 14 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 13% |
| 1993 | 6 | 12% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 12% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2018 Toyota 4RUNNER
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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