Major Problems with 2007 Toyota 4Runner Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2007 Toyota 4Runner

2007 Toyota 4Runner UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 1

2007 Toyota 4Runner VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1 Mileage: 35000 miles

2007 Toyota 4Runner AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 208213 miles

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Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES and BODY are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota 4Runner owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle surges forward when air conditioner on. hazard at traffic lights. will drive itself forward up hills and along flat...	18 ~ 33371 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph she noticed that her...	17 ~ 74752 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE on the back of the truck in the middle of the rear door my car began to rust out of...	16 ~ 73086 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2007 toyota 4 runner with bad ground clearance. consumer states that the vehicle scrapes the ground. toyota reps and service...	12 ~ 66109 miles
SUSPENSION 2007 toyota 4 runner. consumer states problem with tires cupping on the inside. *tgw the consumer stated the tires were...	9 ~ 279222 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM mice have infiltrated the headliner area of 2007 toyota 4 runner. they built a nest and chewed the wiring insulation...	8 ~ 83023 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC purchased pre-owned 4 runner ?certified? from russel toyota 12/07 with approx 21k miles. complained of unusual brake performance immediately but...	8 ~ 35258 miles
STRUCTURE 2007 toyota 4 runner with bad ground clearance. consumer states that the vehicle scrapes the ground. toyota reps and service...	6 ~ 21167 miles
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the air bag warning light...	5 ~ 134883 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the rear door opening handle has material that has melted making it almost always impossible to open the door. i...	5 ~ 42100 miles
STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. while driving between 45-70 the contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel....	5 ~ 54761 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate the vehicle hesitated...	4 ~ 93829 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1-third row seat slammed down during release from hook and broke underseat cover 2-it happened once and could happen if...	4 ~ 45625 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when accelerating anything over babying it the vehicle's exhaust emits a strong sulfur (rotten eggs) odor. whether the windows are...	4 ~ 3453 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal burning odor. in...	3 ~ 128996 miles
ENGINE exhaust manifolds on the 4.7 v8 crack where the catalytic converter is welded to the exhaust manifold causing exhaust leaks.	3 ~ 84333 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY rear window defroster was accidentally turned on (right advice cup holder) causing rear window to shatter while driving. it was	3 ~ 156059 miles
TIRES dunlop at20 grandtrek tires p265/65r17 6k miles since new vehicle has a shimmy starting at 32 mph and beyond these...	3 ~ 72 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN when driving in stop and go type traffic the transmission or drive line make a horrible clunk and will lurch	3 ~ 4667 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* - the contact stated that the brake and accelerator pedals were approximately an inch apart. the contact stated that	3 ~ 67 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that the wiring harness had to be replaced due...	2 ~ 133400 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the left rear section of my vehicles frame where the rear traction bar mounts is completely separated at the welds...	2 ~ 1043500 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota 4runner. the contact was traveling 20 mph when the check engine light illuminated...	2 ~ 85000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4 runner. randomly once or twice a month. when the consumer would shift from...	2 ~ 49000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC purchased pre-owned 4 runner ?certified? from russel toyota 12/07 with approx 21k miles. complained of unusual brake performance immediately but...	2 ~ 32831 miles
SEATS 1-third row seat slammed down during release from hook and broke underseat cover 2-it happened once and could happen if...	2 ~ 15290 miles
WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that he was unable to remove the rear driver side...	2 ~ 45325 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY cpsc:secured my two children into the middle seats of my 2007 toyota 4runner secured myself into the driver seat and...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY rear window defroster was accidentally turned on (right advice cup holder) causing rear window to shatter while driving. it was	1 ~ 133376 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my 2007 toyota 4-runner has a serious drive shaft jolt and clunk that occurs whenever coming to a complete stop...	1 ~ 98000 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the rubber on the inside the tailgate handle has melted and eroded. it is sticky to the touch and consists...	1 ~ 58050 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY over the past 9-12 months i have owned the 4runner i have noticed the floormats slide up behind the brake...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE the trunk latch to open the door is incredibly sticky and leaves a black residue on my hands. when i...	1
VISIBILITY my vehicle 2007 toyota 4runner has been experiencing some issues when the temperature drops below freezing. living in maine this...	1 ~ 70020 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while exiting highway a 2007 toyota 4runner exhibited sudden unwanted acceleration malfunction and was stopped by applying brakes with full...	1 ~ 56000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. while approximately 30 mph with the low beam headlights activated the headlights...	1 ~ 20000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR purchased pre-owned 4 runner ?certified? from russel toyota 12/07 with approx 21k miles. complained of unusual brake performance immediately but...	1 ~ 23000 miles
EQUIPMENT driving a 2007 toyota 4runner sr5 v6 4 wheel drive vehicle on a highway at the speed limit of 70...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN after stopping and starting to go again there is sometimes a loud clunking noise and it feels like something is	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* - the contact stated that the brake and accelerator pedals were approximately an inch apart. the contact stated that	1 ~ 200 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2007 toyota 4-runner fast idle when cold is 1500 rpm.. when the car is put in gear at that rpm...	1 ~ 2200 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed or at rest and on normal road condition the passenger side...	1 ~ 45 miles

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