2025 Toyota 4RUNNER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER has 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (42% of all complaints), specifically: i bought this 2025 toyota 4runner on march 3rd. less than a week the brakes have been no stop making noise. it's loud and noisy. i'm scared that my brakes or rotors will mess up. we taking it to the dealership but they said they can't do anything unless toyota places a recall on that certain part o.

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

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Safety Stars

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Known Problems

BRAKES

22 complaints

42%

• I bought this 2025 toyota 4runner on March 3rd. Less than a week the brakes have been no stop making noise. It's loud and noisy. I'm scared that my brakes or rotors will mess up. We taking it to the dealership but they said they can't do anything unless Toyota places a recall on that certain part o
• The contact owns a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound while the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shuddered. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to
• The brakes are horrible loud. Mostly in reverse but it happens going forward also. The brake noise is so loud that I’ve been noticing my driving is affected in a way that I trying to stop the sound by not applying the brakes when backing up. This could cause an accident. It’s not on purpose it’s sub

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I bought this 2025 toyota 4runner on March 3rd. Less than a week the brakes have been no stop making noise. It's loud and noisy. I'm scared that my brakes or rotors will mess up. We taking it to the dealership but they said they can't do anything unless Toyota places a recall on that certain part o”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

6 complaints

11%

• I recently purchased a 2025 4Runner and currently have approximately 1,000 miles on it. On Sunday, as I was driving from Sedona to Phoenix on Interstate 17, I heard an odd sound from the driver’s front tire area. Upon inspection, at least one screw/bolt was missing on the front spoiler and it was
• While driving on the highway yesterday I noticed a vibration and worsening noise. I exited the highway and pulled over into a parking lot. I observed the front air dam/lower valence had come undone. Upon further inspection I saw that 3 of the 9 10mm bolts securing the piece had apparently fallen out
• Retaining clips / fasteners missing from front air dam causing the large plastic structure to become dislodged and tangled in steering brakes, suspension or causing unsafe road hazard for other vehicles particularly motorcycles. Many owners are reporting this issue and I have verified on my own vehi

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I recently purchased a 2025 4Runner and currently have approximately 1,000 miles on it. On Sunday, as I was driving from Sedona to Phoenix on Interstate 17, I heard an odd sound from the driver’s front tire area. Upon inspection, at least one screw/bolt was missing on the front spoiler and it was ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

6 complaints

11%

• Loose window glass on driver and passenger side,hood wobbles,rear spoiler loose.
• Vehicle purchased new on 8/10/2025. Within days, developed severe vibration at highway speeds (70+ mph) and rattling driver-side window. Vehicle was at dealership (AutoNation Toyota Winter Park) from 8/20–8/31/2025; during this time, odometer readings increased significantly without explanation and
• Vehicle: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Summary of Issue: The rear tailgate cannot be opened if the rear window is even slightly lowered. This appears to be an intentional design feature; however, it creates a real-world safety concern. Description of Safety Concern: In normal daily use, I needed to quickly

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Loose window glass on driver and passenger side,hood wobbles,rear spoiler loose.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

5 complaints

• Brakes- when reversing the brakes make loud grinding / squealing noise. I'm worried at times it will give out by not braking. Electrical- my display panel with the reverse camera turns off which at times can cause an accident.
• Intermittently, the center console (navigation) screen and system crash at random. All audio stop and the screen turns black for a few seconds, before resetting to the default view and disconnecting all previously connected devices. This has happened at least 10-20 times while driving during my owne
• Digital rear view mirror failure, electrical failure, replaced by Manufacturer.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Brakes- when reversing the brakes make loud grinding / squealing noise. I'm worried at times it will give out by not braking. Electrical- my display panel with the reverse camera turns off which at times can cause an accident.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

2 complaints

• Steering wheel creaking and knocking noise when turning the steering wheel left and right.
• While going around turns (left or right) over 30mph the vehicle has knocking that can be felt coming through the steering wheel. This is not the driver assist feedback. If the turn are longer (like highway on ramp) you can hear a slight clunk associated with the knocking that is felt.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Steering wheel creaking and knocking noise when turning the steering wheel left and right.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 53 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: I bought this 2025 toyota 4runner on March 3rd. Less than a week the brakes have been no stop making noise. It's loud and noisy. I'm scared that my brakes or rotors will mess up. We taking it to the dealership but they said they can't do anything unless Toyota places a recall on that certain part o
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: I recently purchased a 2025 4Runner and currently have approximately 1,000 miles on it. On Sunday, as I was driving from Sedona to Phoenix on Interstate 17, I heard an odd sound from the driver’s front tire area. Upon inspection, at least one screw/bolt was missing on the front spoiler and it was
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Loose window glass on driver and passenger side,hood wobbles,rear spoiler loose.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Brakes- when reversing the brakes make loud grinding / squealing noise. I'm worried at times it will give out by not braking. Electrical- my display panel with the reverse camera turns off which at times can cause an accident.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)