Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 86 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 #17V763000 Billet Overlay Grill may Detach from Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V425000 Accessory Hood Scoop may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V577000 Accessory Exhaust Tip May Contact and Burn People NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V228000 Incorrect Weight Calculations on Label/FMVSS 110 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
- Air Bags 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 14 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Suspension 10 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
Of the 86 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 86 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner is primarily affected by recalls involving airbag inflator modules and minor equipment issues. Complaints mostly relate to the airbag system and electrical issues. With regular maintenance, it is a decently reliable vehicle but some component failures may occur with age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag inflator | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | 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 fluid replacement
- tire rotations and balancing
- coolant replacement
- air filter replacement
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning light
- unusual electrical behavior
- suspension noises
- exhaust leaks
- steering vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Toyota 4Runner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.