Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota 4Runner has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 154 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V113000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 40 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 21 complaints
- Service Brakes 19 complaints
- Suspension 14 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
Of the 154 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 154 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota 4Runner has five recall campaigns and 154 owner complaints, indicating a moderate risk profile. The complaints predominantly involve structural issues and speed control, yet the evidence remains somewhat limited. These issues, combined with some concerns about braking and suspension, suggest a need for cautious consideration.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | Unknown | $300–$900 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| Suspension | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Air filter replacements
- Battery checks and replacements
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- Acceleration hesitations
- Vibrations while driving
- Steering wheel wobble
- Unresponsive suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota 4Runner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.