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2008 Toyota 4Runner Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Toyota 4Runner has 4 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Toyota 4Runner

Powertrain
21
Speed Control
12
Suspension
10
Other
9
Structure
9
Brakes
9
Steering
5
Airbags
4
Electrical
4
Engine
4
Visibility
3
Tires
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 2, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF BURNING WIRES...
Jan 24, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES ARE ...
Oct 1, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERTOYOTA ISSUED A SHORT TERM WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT, EXPIRING MARCH 2018, FOR A KNOWN SAFETY DEFECT. I ...
Apr 30, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES (POLARIZED) THE VEHICLE'S RADIO AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL DISPLAYS CANNOT BE R...

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