2013 Ford Flex vs 2013 Toyota 4RUNNER
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.
| Metric | 2013 Ford Flex | 2013 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 578 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 345 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 200 | 4 |
| Steering | 149 | 1 |
| Structure | 69 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 59 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 36 | 0 |
| Engine | 32 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 24 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 21 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 32 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 14 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
2013 Ford Flex
2013 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.