2007 Toyota 4RUNNER electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 87,750, and at the time of…”
filed Jul 1, 2025
“Driving along the freeway in winter conditions I used the rear defroster for the back window, this caused the back glass to explode loudly, shattering glass onto belongings, animals and the road behind us. This caused drivers behind us to act evasively and myself as well making a winter driving…”
filed Dec 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 7 | 13% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 8 | 13% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 5 | 14% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 18 | 23% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 13 | 15% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 24 | 31% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 4RUNNER | 6 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.