2019 Toyota 4RUNNER steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2019 Toyota 4RUNNER — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have experienced a persistent steering and suspension-related issue with my 2019 Toyota 4Runner since early ownership, beginning at approximately 6,800 miles. The vehicle repeatedly pulls/drifts to the right at highway speeds and requires constant steering correction. I have also experienced…”
filed May 6, 2026
“My 2019 Toyota 4Runner has experienced an ongoing steering and suspension issue since early in its life. The vehicle required an alignment at approximately 6,800 miles and has required repeated alignments since. At approximately 48,000 miles, a separate repair facility identified lower control arm…”
filed Apr 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 4RUNNER | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 4 | 10% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 12 | 35% |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 4 | 13% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 8 | 9% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 7 | 9% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.