Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Toyota 4runner has 21 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DIAGNOSIS FOUND TRANS FLUID WICKING UP HARNESS TO ENGINE ECM CONTAMINATING HARNESS AND ECU GIVEN FAL... |
| Jan 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | The actuator in the transfer case went bad in such a way as to not allow the vehicle either move (un... |
| Nov 16, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN DRIVING, THE CAR WAS MAKING A THUMPING NOISE WHICH WENT AWAY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. TOY... |
| Sep 15, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | ENGIENE/POWERTRAIN COMPUTER/MODULE CHECKED. HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOUR TIMES BY THE DEALER AND CONTIN... |
| Jan 3, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | WON'T ENGAGE IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE 4 WHEEL DRIVE.THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT KEPT FLASHING ALONG... |
| Aug 12, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | AFTER HAVING TIMING BELT REPLACED BY TOYOTA DEALER BOB TYLER OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA; WHILE DRIVING BE... |
| May 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | 2008 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION REPAIRS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. ... |
| Mar 9, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN ENGAGING DRIVE FROM REVERSE THERE IS A DELAY OF 3-5 SECONDS AND A THUMP WHEN IT FINALLY ENGAGES... |
| Feb 23, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE A 2008 4RUNNER. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HAPPY WITH THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVER... |
| Feb 6, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SPORT - WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ALWAYS ENG... |
| Feb 4, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | WE HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SPORT. WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALWAYS GO... |
| Feb 1, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | WE HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SPORT. WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALWAYS GO... |
| Jan 28, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | WE HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SPORT. WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALWAYS GO... |
| Nov 30, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 4WD. I PURCHASED IT NEW FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN NOVEMBER,... |
| Nov 30, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH... |
| Jul 17, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, WHEN YOU REMOVE THE FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND BEFORE YOU STEP ON THE G... |
| Jul 7, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | MY 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAS A CLUNKING SOUND AS I AM ABOUT TO TAKE OFF FROM A COMPLETE STOP. I CAN T... |
| Apr 3, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5. I PURCHASED IT NEW FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IN NOVEMBER, 2008. B... |
| Nov 28, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | WE HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SPORT. WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALWAYS G... |
| Nov 24, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | NEW, FROM 15,000- 25, 000 MILES, 2008 TOYOTA FOUR RUNNER, JERKING WHEN ACCELERATED ON THE FREEWAY. ... |