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2021 Toyota 4runner

Based on reports from 51 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

127

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 51 complaints, 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

11 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (11 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering11 (22%)

Suspension10 (20%)

Brakes5 (10%)

Wheels & Tires5 (10%)

Electrical3 (6%)

Visibility2 (4%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control2 (4%)

Other2 (4%)

2021 Toyota 4runner: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota 4runner, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 637 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota 4runner, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota 4runner, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota 4runner, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-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

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Toyota 4runner. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

22V480000Sep 2022

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2021 Toyota 4runner vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

Class avg

192

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. 51 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2021 Toyota 4runner: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Toyota 4runner?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Toyota 4runner is related to the steering, with 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2021 Toyota 4runner reliable?

The 2021 Toyota 4runner has 51 complaints, 5 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 2021 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 2021 Toyota 4runner have any recalls?

Yes, the 2021 Toyota 4runner has 1 recall 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 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 637 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?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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