What are the common problems with the 2014 Toyota 4Runner?

Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system group has the most, at 24. Air bags and structure follow with 8 each.

Does the 2014 Toyota 4Runner have recalls?

Yes. The by-year count shows 7 recalls for this model year. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner?

See the Fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2014 Toyota 4Runner reliable?

The record shows 77 owner complaints. The largest group is the electrical system. The complaint list and the by-year section give the fuller picture.

2014 Toyota 4Runner Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 77 owner complaints on file for this Toyota^[1]. The electrical system group is the largest, with 24 of them^[2].

77owner complaints^[1]

7recalls^[3]

18–19MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints in several groups, and these are the biggest first. - Electrical System. 24 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the radio and navigation screen freezing and restarting while they drive. Others write about door locks that stop working with the key fob, and about wiring chewed by rodents. - Unknown Or Other. 11 complaints^[6]. These reports do not fit a named part, so we say no more about them. - Air Bags. 8 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a warning light that keeps flashing after the car is turned off. Some write about long waits for a dealer to finish a safety repair. One owner reports that the airbags did not deploy in a collision. - Structure. 8 complaints^[8]. In the stories we read, owners describe rust on the frame and the lift gate latch, a moon roof that shattered on the highway, and a windshield that caused eye strain. Others mention running boards that retract on their own. - Steering. 7 complaints^[9]. Owners describe the steering wheel shaking at highway speed and the front end wobbling. One owner says the steering shaft rusted until the wheel would not turn. - Engine. 6 complaints^[10]. - Fuel/Propulsion System. 6 complaints^[11]. - Brakes. 5 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 4Runner is necessarily included.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (20V012), January 2020. About 1,830,752 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V741), October 2019. About 928,220 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death.^[14]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V005), January 2019. About 1,299,448 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death.^[15]
Equipment (17V425), July 2017. About 3,547 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (16V577), August 2016. About 425 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (15V515), August 2015. About 2,530 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Equipment (14V828), December 2014. About 3,958 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
4Runner 2WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	17 / 22 / 19	$3,550
4Runner 4WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[20]	17 / 21 / 18	$3,700
4Runner 4WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[21]	17 / 21 / 18	$3,700

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	4	4	5	3	24.6%
SUV FWD^[22]	4	4	5	3	24.6%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Toyota 4Runner with 4.0L 6-cylinder^[23]	270 hp

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each 4Runner model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	172	1
1996	161	2
1997	261	1
1998	250	1
1999	330	0
2000	483	0
2001	185	1
2002	225	1
2003	696	3
2004	678	2
2005	425	5
2006	381	5
2007	154	5
2008	96	5
2009	22	6
2010	147	12
2011	163	10
2012	96	8
2013	36	6
2014	77	7
2015	87	9
2016	80	8
2017	36	5
2018	59	5
2019	65	4
2020	33	1
2021	36	1
2022	39	3
2023	33	1
2024	9	1
2025	62	1
2026	7	2

NHTSA's counts for the 4Runner show 77 complaints and 7 recalls for 2014^[3]. Among the 32 model years listed, 12 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 19 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (7) and the most are for 2003 (696)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2014 4Runner?

The 2014 Toyota 4Runner has 77 complaints on file, and they are spread over many parts of the vehicle^[1]. The electrical system group is the largest, so it is worth testing the screen, the locks and the wiring when you shop^[2]. Safety groups such as air bags and steering also show up, so ask a dealer to confirm that every open recall repair is done^[7]^[9]. The page also lists recalls that were issued for this model year^[3]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a checklist and not as a score.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2014 Toyota 4Runner?: Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. The electrical system group has the most, at 24^[2]. Air bags and structure follow with 8 each^[7]^[8].
Does the 2014 Toyota 4Runner have recalls?: Yes. The by-year count shows 7 recalls for this model year^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner?: See the Fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2014 Toyota 4Runner reliable?: The record shows 77 owner complaints^[1]. The largest group is the electrical system^[2]. The complaint list and the by-year section give the fuller picture.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Toyota 4Runner

1999 330 complaints, 0 recalls
2000 483 complaints, 0 recalls
2001 185 complaints, 1 recall
2002 225 complaints, 1 recall
2003 696 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 147 complaints, 12 recalls
2011 163 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 this page
2015 87 complaints, 9 recalls
2026 7 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Toyota 4Runner

Other Toyota models from 2014

2014 Toyota Corolla 269 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser 30 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser 2 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 Toyota Sienna 163 complaints, 6 recalls

All Toyota models

Similar cars from 2014: suvs

2014 Buick Enclave 292 complaints, 7 recalls
2014 Cadillac SRX 390 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 Chevrolet Traverse 548 complaints, 7 recalls
2014 Ford Expedition 72 complaints, 0 recalls
2014 Ford Explorer 1,682 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 Ford Flex 249 complaints, 4 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 77 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Toyota 4Runner (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
24 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota 4Runner model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for 4Runner 2WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 24.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 71,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 20V012, filed January 13, 2020: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V741, filed October 17, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V005, filed January 9, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V425, filed July 3, 2017: Equipment. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V577, filed August 3, 2016: Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold / Header / Muffler / Tail Pipe. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V515, filed August 13, 2015: Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold / Header / Muffler / Tail Pipe. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V828, filed December 30, 2014: Equipment. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for 4Runner 4WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for 4Runner 4WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 24.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Toyota 4Runner with 4.0L 6-cylinder: rated 270 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2014 Toyota 4Runner: problems, recalls and fuel economy