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2016 Toyota 4Runner Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Toyota 4Runner has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner

Electrical
17
Other
15
Airbags
9
Suspension
9
Structure
5
Visibility
4
Powertrain
4
Steering
4
Engine
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2022POWER TRAINThis vehicle transmission is demonstrating transmission shuddering problems, We have returned this c...
Dec 21, 2017POWER TRAINVEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHICH HAS A MODERATE SLOPE. ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. DESPITE BEING ...
Oct 26, 2017POWER TRAIN,WHEELSAbove 55 mph uncontrollable shaking of entire vehicle. The wheels have been balanced and rotated wit...
Oct 3, 2015POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE DAY AFTER WE PURCHASED THIS 4RUNNER IN OCTOBER 2015 THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE STOPPED WORKING AND WHEN W...

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