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#BS-2022-TOY4RU-3361

2022 Toyota 4runner

Based on reports from 52 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
52
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Recalls
3
TSBs
92
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 52 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

6 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
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: Airbags (6 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other7 (13%)
Airbags6 (12%)
Brakes5 (10%)
Suspension5 (10%)
Speed Control3 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control3 (6%)
Steering3 (6%)
Electrical2 (4%)

2022 Toyota 4runner: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota 4runner, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota 4runner, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota 4runner, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota 4runner, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Toyota 4runner. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

21V963000Feb 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

22V310000Jun 2022

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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

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2022 Toyota 4runner vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

52

Class avg

107

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. 52 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2022 Toyota 4runner: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Toyota 4runner?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Toyota 4runner is related to the airbags, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Toyota 4runner reliable?
The 2022 Toyota 4runner has 52 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 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 2022 Toyota 4runner have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Toyota 4runner has 3 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 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 200 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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