2005 Toyota 4RUNNER vs 2007 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 | 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER | 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 409 | 154 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 208 | 195 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–18 | 16–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 110,000 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota 4RUNNER | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 185 | 40 |
| Suspension | 75 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 21 |
| Steering | 27 | 9 |
| Power Train | 23 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 6 |
| Engine | 20 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 218 | 30 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 7 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2005 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.