2002 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Toyota 4RUNNER — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH through a slight right curve, the vehicle independently shifted from side to side without warning nearly causing the vehicle to flip. The contact had an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle and the mechanic…”
filed Apr 18, 2022
“Frame and rear passenger control arm bracket, rotted out .only there, 2 nd time this has happened, same spot but on my previous 2001 4runner”
filed Dec 15, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION…Campaign 05V225000 · May 17, 2005
Suspension problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 4RUNNER | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 6 | 15% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 10 | 29% |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 10 | 12% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Toyota 4RUNNER
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.