Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Toyota 4Runner has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 60 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 #20V682000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V670000 Improperly Tightened Steering/Suspension Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V753000 Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V831000 Incorrect Load Information on Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V763000 Billet Overlay Grill may Detach from Vehicle NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 5 complaints
Of the 60 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 60 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Toyota 4Runner has an average reliability rating due to a few recalls, primarily for the fuel system, and a moderate number of complaints related to steering and air bags.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$900 | common |
| steering components | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| air bags | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement at 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Difficulty starting engine
- Steering feels loose
- Airbag warning light on
- Unusual brake noise
- Fuel smell in cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Toyota 4Runner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.