2015 Toyota 4RUNNER vs 2017 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 | 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER | 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 86 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 338 | 208 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 39,489 mi | 12,945 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota 4RUNNER | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 9 |
| Suspension | 10 | 2 |
| Engine | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 8 | 2 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
2015 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.