Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Toyota 4Runner has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 77 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V005000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V425000 Accessory Hood Scoop may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V577000 Accessory Exhaust Tip May Contact and Burn People NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V515000 Accessory Exhaust Tips May Burn People NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V828000 Vehicle Accessories May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
Of the 77 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 77 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Toyota 4Runner has a moderate incidence of recalls and complaints, particularly involving airbags and electrical systems. However, essential components such as the engine and fuel system show limited complaints, suggesting relatively reliable performance over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| airbags | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| steering components | 70,000–100,000 miles | $250–$700 | 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
- tire rotations
- brake fluid replacement
- engine coolant check
- spark plug replacement
- drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- electrical malfunctions
- airbag warning light
- steering play
- unusual exhaust sounds
- uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Toyota 4Runner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.