2017 Toyota 4RUNNER vs 2017 Toyota Highlander
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 | 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER | 2017 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 261 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 208 | 265 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 22–28 |
| Median reported mileage | 12,945 mi | 20,590 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota 4RUNNER | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 70 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 46 |
| Engine | 2 | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 28 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2017 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.