2016 Ford Flex vs 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Flex | 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 79 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 249 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,000 mi | 26,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 18 |
| Back Over Prevention | 26 | 3 |
| Suspension | 10 | 9 |
| Structure | 9 | 8 |
| Engine | 8 | 6 |
| Power Train | 8 | 6 |
| Steering | 8 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2016 Ford Flex
2016 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.