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#BS-2016-TOY4RU-3361

2016 Toyota 4runner

Based on reports from 100 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
100
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Recalls
8
TSBs
249
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 100 complaints, 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

wires chewed by rodents

6 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

check engine trac light on

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

xreas shock system leaking

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

17 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

35
0–30K
20
30–60K
1
60–90K
1
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (35 reports) • Median: 25K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (17 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical17 (17%)
Other16 (16%)
Suspension9 (9%)
Airbags8 (8%)
Engine6 (6%)
Structure:body6 (6%)
Drivetrain5 (5%)
Visibility4 (4%)

2016 Toyota 4runner: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota 4runner, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota 4runner, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota 4runner, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota 4runner, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Toyota 4runner. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

16V228000Jun 2016

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 22, 2014, to March 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

16V236000Jun 2016

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

16V937000Dec 2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle manufactured November 1, 2016 and one 2017 Lexus GX460 vehicle manufactured November 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Takata PSPI-LD front passenger air bag inflators that may have been manufactured without ignition booster tablets. As a result, in the event of a crash, the air bag may not fully inflate during deployment of the primary stage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

17V291000Jun 2017

EQUIPMENT

Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.

17V425000Sep 2017

EQUIPMENT

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

+ 3 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Toyota 4runner vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

100

Class avg

325

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 100 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Toyota 4runner: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Toyota 4runner?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Toyota 4runner is related to the electrical, with 17 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Toyota 4runner reliable?
The 2016 Toyota 4runner has 100 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Toyota 4runner problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Toyota 4runner have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Toyota 4runner has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota 4runner problems start?
Based on 58 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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