2011 Toyota 4RUNNER - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2011 Toyota 4Runner SUV RWD has not been rated for overall safety by NHTSA. However, it received a 3-star rating for rollover safety. The vehicle comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, which enhances safety by helping the driver maintain control during challenging driving conditions. It does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

In terms of quality concerns, the vehicle has received 157 complaints and has been subject to 10 recalls. It is important for owners of this model to stay informed about any potential safety issues and ensure that any recalls are addressed promptly to maintain the safety and reliability of the vehicle.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

157

Recall Count

10

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2011 Toyota 4runner SUV RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2011 Toyota 4runner SUV RWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2011 Toyota 4runner SUV RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2011 Toyota 4runner SUV RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2011 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 Not Rated 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 Not Rated 3

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2011 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 Not Rated 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2011 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 3 3 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4

Complaints for the 2011 Toyota 4RUNNER

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"took to dealership and dealership mentioned there is no problem. i keep getting letters from you by the week and my avin shows on your recall database. when i go to the manufacturer's database, it doesn't. so, what do i need to do?"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-05-11

Complaint:
"we were hit head on in a collision on 5/5/2017 and the airbags did not deploy. the front and side bags of the other vehicle deployed. the vehicle we were in did not. it was unprovable but the airbags didn't deploy. we were driving at approximately 60 mph on a 4 lane highway."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-05-05

Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota 4runner. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained no injuries. a police report was filed. the contact stated that the vehicle was still drivable. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall at toyota of north miami (16600 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169, (305) 974-1103). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-10-07

Complaint:
"takata recall toyota has been unresponsive to fix the issue."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-01-03

Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota 4runner. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall notice was received over a year ago. the dealer was contacted (autonation toyota cerritos, 18700 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703, 562-802-4000) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact recently received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting her that they filed for bankruptcy. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool was not available. *tt the consumer stated they only repaired the airbags. *tr"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-05-02

Complaint:
"takata recall no action from the manufacturer. continued delays in correcting the problem is putting my families life in jeopardy."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-11-01

Complaint:
"takata recall.received a letter from takata stating my car was recalled due to defective airbags.never received a recall notice.i am pregnant and need to know if my car is safe to drive"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-01-01

Complaint:
"2011 toyota 4runner"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-05-12

Complaint:
"takata recall: we were notified of the recall for the air bag on our 2011 4runner over a year ago. we have inquired and opened an issue for it with the dealership, but are being told that the part is still not available. we are very frustrated, as this is the primary vehicle we use when commuting and going on trips, but cannot do so. we were offered a rental, but i am concerned with leaving our vehicle on the dealership lot. we received a letter in the mail yesterday, stating that the company who makes the air bags, takata, has filed for bankruptcy in the us. we are stuck n a rock and a hard place now and do not know what to do. we have had to drive the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions, just to get loaner vehicles for a few day trips we have done. this has become a huge inconvenience and we want the issue resolved."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-11-05

Complaint:
"takata recall; contacted the dealer, who states that parts are not available. we are on a list. vehicle front passenger seat is unusable since recall"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-09-10

Recalls for the 2011 Toyota 4RUNNER

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 toyota 4runner, 2014-2015 scion xb, lexus is350c, is250c, 2014 toyota sienna, lexus is-f, and 2014-2017 lexus gx460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands or "zone a." toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, lexus is250, is350, 2011-2016 4runner, 2011-2015 scion xb, lexus is350c, is250c, 2011-2014 toyota sienna, lexus is-f, 2011-2017 lexus gx460, and 2011-2012 lexus es350 vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone b." toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, lexus is350, 2010-2016 4runner, 2010-2013..."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2019-01-09

Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4runner, 2003-2006 tundra, 2003-2013 corolla, 2009-2010 corolla matrix, 2004-2005 rav4, 2002-2007 sequoia, 2011-2013 sienna, 2008-2012 scion xb, 2008-2009 lexus is-f, 2007-2012 yaris and lexus es350, 2010-2017 lexus gx460, 2002-2010 lexus sc430, 2006-2012 lexus is250 and is350 and 2010-2015 lexus is250c and is350c vehicles. these vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. the inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2019-10-17

Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 scion xb and lexus is f, 2009-2011 toyota corolla and corolla matrix, 2006-2011 toyota yaris, lexus is250 and lexus is350, 2010-2011 toyota 4runner, lexus is250c, lexus is350c and lexus gx460, 2011 sienna, 2007-2011 lexus es350, and 2009-2010 pontiac vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 scion xb and lexus is f, 2007-2008 toyota yaris, 2006-2008 lexus is250 and lexus is350 and 2007-2008 lexus es350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee,..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2016-05-23

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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