2001 Toyota 4RUNNER vs 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Toyota 4RUNNER | 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 154 | 527 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 175 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–17 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 125,563 mi | 128,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota 4RUNNER | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 79 | 278 |
| Suspension | 25 | 109 |
| Power Train | 28 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 44 |
| Steering | 7 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 104 | 319 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
| Stalling | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2001 Toyota 4RUNNER
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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.