Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Toyota 4Runner has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 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 #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration 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
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
Of the 22 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 22 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Toyota 4Runner is rated above-average due to minimal serious recalls and low complaint frequency, mainly concerning the powertrain. These issues are less common in comparison to industry norms, leading to often lower ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$1,800 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–130,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| suspension | 90,000–140,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | 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 change
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual powertrain noises
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Uneven tire wear
- Delayed acceleration
- Clunking noises in suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Toyota 4Runner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.