2024 Toyota 4runner: Problems & Reliability
BEST2024 Toyota 4Runner: BEST — 10 owner complaints, 0.3× the 4Runner median year by raw count; top issue: structure (3 complaints).
The Toyota 4Runner isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2024 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 11th of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026, one of the two lightest records among years at least a year old.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
10
NHTSA complaints
0.3×
vs. median 4Runner year
56
Service bulletins
1
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2024 Toyota 4Runner problems
Structure is the clear leader, named in 30% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2024 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 30% |
| Air bags | 2 | 20% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 20% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 20% |
| Tether | 1 | 10% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2024 Toyota 4Runner recalls
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2024 (reported Jul 23, 2024).
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 24V548000 | Jul 23, 2024 | Equipment › Other › Labels |
2024 Toyota 4Runner service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 56 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2024 — fewer than the 142 of the median 4Runner year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover structure (25), electrical system (12), wheels (3). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2024 vs. the year before and after
From the 2023 to the 2024, owner complaints fell by more than half (33 → 10) — an improvement. The 2025 that followed jumped 6.1× (10 → 61), so the 2024 is the cleaner of the two by count. The 2025 is still new, so its count will keep growing.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 4Runner | BEST | 33 | 95 | 1 | — |
| 2024 (this page) | BEST | 10 | 56 | 1 | — |
| 2025 4Runner | — | 61 | 43 | 1 | $54,111 |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Toyota 4Runner years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2024 Toyota 4Runner
Structure (3 complaints on the 2024): look under the car for rust or damage around the subframe and rockers, open every door and the liftgate, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
Air bags (2 complaints on the 2024): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Service brakes (2 complaints on the 2024): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Electrical system (2 complaints on the 2024): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Recalls: confirm the campaign above was completed on this VIN.
Nearby 4Runner years with a better rating: 2023.
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FAQ
Is the 2024 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
2024 Toyota 4Runner: BEST — 10 owner complaints, 0.3× the 4Runner median year by raw count; top issue: structure (3 complaints). The Toyota 4Runner isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2024 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 11th of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026, one of the two lightest records among years at least a year old.
What are the most common 2024 Toyota 4Runner problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2024 Toyota 4Runner are structure (3, 30%), air bags (2, 20%), service brakes (2, 20%). The manufacturer has 56 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota 4Runner have?
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2024 Toyota 4Runner, most recently 24V548000 (Jul 23, 2024, equipment). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2024 Toyota 4runner before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2024 Toyota 4Runner come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.