2010 Toyota 4Runner Problems & Complaints

Most common 2010 Toyota 4Runner problems

• Air bags~75,000 miles
  9263%
• Body & structure~128,000 miles
  128%
• Brakes~17,000 miles
  117%
• Speed control & acceleration~35,000 miles
  85%
• Stability & traction control~6,000 miles
  85%
• Wheels & tires~13,000 miles
  64%
• Transmission & drivetrain~35,000 miles
  53%
• Steering~58,000 miles
  53%
• Suspension~241,000 miles
  53%
• Electrical system~81,000 miles
  43%
• Other / not specified~175,000 miles
  43%
• Engine & cooling~83,000 miles
  32%
• Equipment & accessories~1,000 miles
  21%
• Lights~81,000 miles
  21%
• Seats
  21%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~52,000 miles
  11%
• Seat belts
  11%
• A/C & heater~118,000 miles
  11%
• Fuel & propulsion system
  11%

Share of the 147 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota 4Runner complaints by model year

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2010 Toyota 4Runner recalls (12)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2010 Toyota 4Runner:

What 2010 Toyota 4Runner owners say

Air bags all 92 →

My 4Runner was involved in a collision where the airbags did not deploy, and I was knocked unconscious from hitting the steering wheel. The vehicle now shows an SRS fault code and is subject to an open Takata airbag recall. Toyota corporate initially stated they would cover towing for the recall repair, then reversed that decision, claiming an airbag fault does not prevent the vehicle from starting. Because of the failed airbag deployment and recall defect, the vehicle is unsafe to drive until the recall is completed. Toyota's refusal to provide towing prevents me from safely completing a federally mandated safety recall. I am requesting NHTSA assistance in ensuring Toyota fulfills its obligations under federal recall law.

During a wreak going about 40 MPH the airbags did not deploy. The car flipped and hit a tree then landed on the driver's side. The car left the street and went onto gravel road prior to loosing control.

Body & structure

Dear NHTSA, I am writing to formally file a complaint against Toyota regarding their failure to notify me of a recall related to the clear coat peeling from my vehicle's paint. I was never informed of this issue through a recall notice, nor did it appear in my vehicle's history. I only became aware of the recall when a friend, who owns the same make and model in the same color, experienced the same problem and was able to have it repaired under the recall. When I contacted my local Toyota dealership, I was told that I am now outside the recall window and that the repair can no longer be completed under the recall. However, had I been properly notified in a timely manner, I would have taken my vehicle in for the necessary repairs. I believe Toyota's failure to send me the recall notice has unfairly prevented me from receiving the repair I was entitled to. …

I was told the paint on my 4 runner was recalled, but because it was a salvage title they where very rude and told me sorry but they can't fix it. I was so upset because when you spend 40,000. on a vehicle and something recalls it shouldn't matter if its a salvage title or not. So I left. I recently was getting some work done at a different dealership because a friend works there and I was explaining to him the situation and he said that isn't right and I needed to look more into and see about having Toyota fix the problem. I have sense called them back and they are still giving me the same run around and are still very rude. I haven't asked for a manager or anything but wanted to see if there was anything I could do first. It just upsets me because it runs so well but the paint looks horrible on it and it isn't my fault they have bad paint on there. Please help me

Brakes

03/04/2019- I was driving down a dry road in santa fe, new Mexico traveling at approximately 35 to 40 MPH. A gradual turn, and I stress gradual, came up and upon turning the wheel to take the slight curb the vsc/ anti slip braking kicked in and the computer 'sensed' I lost controlled at which point it took over and locked the brakes up. This action taken by the computer took away all of my control, straightened my car out sending me off the road into a dried up river bed totalling my truck completely. Air bags deployed, front end destroyed, thank god I wasnt seriously injured, but trust me when I say it couldve been much much worse. This problem needs to be addressed. Ive read multiple, almost identical stories involving the same problem with the same year. This is dangerous, unpredictable and has left me vehicleless in a financial bind. …

Toyota rav4 2010 - on stop and go traffic I was going about 5 MPH and I looked down for a second and rear ended another car. Before I hit the car I slammed on my brakes and based on my many years of driving experience (12+) I believe the car should have stopped but it did not. The incident was very minor. My car has a few scratches that May go away with just soap and water. The other car did not have any damage. I did have neck pain all week and I still have it on and off. After the incident I tried, on safe conditions, to go up to 20 MPH and brake suddenly and noticed that the car looses braking power as you do this. The brakes full power is felt mid press (as they are half way down) but as they are pressed all the way in they loose power. I had noticed a loud sound when I used my hand brake after putting the car in park. …

2010 Toyota 4Runner engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.