Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Toyota 4Runner has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 147 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V005000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V577000 Accessory Exhaust Tip May Contact and Burn People NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V340000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V515000 Accessory Exhaust Tips May Burn People NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration 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
- Air Bags 92 complaints
- Structure 12 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
Of the 147 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 147 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Toyota 4Runner has a moderate number of recalls, mostly related to airbag inflator issues, and owner complaints primarily about airbag functionality. Despite these common issues, the vehicle has fewer complaints regarding the engine and powertrain, which suggests decent overall reliability for its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| steering components | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$750 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection/service every 20,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light staying on
- Unusual brake noises
- Vibrations from the suspension
- Steering wheel play
- Inconsistent vehicle speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Toyota 4Runner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.