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2001 Toyota 4 Runner vs 2002 Toyota 4 Runner

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2001 Toyota 4 Runner2002 Toyota 4 Runner
NHTSA complaints3132
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)138
Investigations00
Crash reports37
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)16–1716
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentToyota 4 RunnerToyota 4 Runner
Engine and Engine Cooling85
Tires54
Service Brakes, Hydraulic44
Suspension26
Power Train43
Electrical System22
Air Bags13
Vehicle Speed Control13

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling50
Vibration / shaking06
2001 Toyota 4 Runner
2002 Toyota 4 Runner

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.