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2025 Toyota 4RUNNER
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age — inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
48 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Brakes problems dominate (46% of complaints).
The math, shown
Full methodology →The road ahead
What breaks on a 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Brakes (22) · Body & structure (6) · Electrical system (5)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint — a rough guide, not a schedule.
Brakes
46%22 complaints · 22 in the last 2 years
“Brakes screech every time I back up. Brake pads have been replaced twice and issue is still unresolved. Just had pads replaced again a few weeks ago (they claimed they…”
Body & structure
13%6 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years
“Loose window glass on driver and passenger side,hood wobbles,rear spoiler loose.”
Electrical system
10%5 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“Digital rear view mirror failure, electrical failure, replaced by Manufacturer.”
Engine
4%2 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle lost motive power while attempting to access the freeway on three occasions. The reduced power mode message was dis…”
Recalls (1)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Electrical System · 25V595000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
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