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2008 Toyota 4Runner Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Toyota 4Runner has 4 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-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

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 14, 2019ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKING ON TOYOTA V8 4.7 ENGINE ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE CABIN AND CAUSI...
Aug 28, 2017ENGINEMY TRUCK HAS HAD A SULPHUR SMELL FOR A LONG WHILE. I WAS ADVISED THAT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN O...
Jul 19, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAS A CONSISTENT AMMONIA SMELL THAT LEAKS INTO THE CABIN. THIS HAS GONE ON FOR A M...
Jan 21, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSTARTED MY 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. NEVER TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ENGINE RACED UNCONTROLLABLY TO ...

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