Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 36 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 #22V480000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/ FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 13 complaints
- Suspension 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Wheels 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
Of the 36 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 36 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has an average reliability record. Notable concerns include steering and suspension issues, but equipment recalls are minor and low in number.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| suspension system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $250–$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
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake pad inspection
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibrations while steering
- Excessive brake noise
- Suspension noise over bumps
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Toyota 4Runner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.