2018 Ford Flex vs 2018 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 | 2018 Ford Flex | 2018 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 58 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 192 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 22,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 18 | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 14 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 4 |
| Suspension | 9 | 4 |
| Steering | 2 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2018 Ford Flex
2018 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.