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2008 Toyota 4Runner Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Toyota 4Runner has 5 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 11, 2020STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESVEHICLE DISPLAYED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DUE TO A NON SEALING GAS CAP. THIS CONDITION ALSO DISABLES T...
May 31, 2018STEERING,ENGINEWHENEVER I ACCELERATE ON THE UPHILL OR HIGH ACCELERATE THEN ODOR BECAME REALLY HORRIBLE, HARSH SMELL...
Sep 9, 2010STEERING,SUSPENSIONA STEERING VIBRATION OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BETWEEN 65 MPH TO 80 MPH. A NEW SET OF TIRES WHERE I...
Feb 13, 2010STEERINGMY FIANCE HAD PURCHASED A 2008 4 RUNNER FROM A LOCAL DEALER ABOUT 1 AND 1/2 YEARS AGO . WE'VE HAD PR...
Dec 1, 2008STEERINGEVERY TIME I TAKE A TIGHT LEFT U TURN, WITH MY 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, A METAL TO METAL THUMPING SOUND ...

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