Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Toyota 4runner has 11 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
11
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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STEERING
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | this vehicle was purchased from Don Chalmers Ford in Rio Rancho on 1129, 2025, upon purchasing a 201... |
| May 16, 2023 | STEERING | There was a clunking noise coming from the front end when steering. Got worse over time. Also had a... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | STEERING | Vehicle steering shakes between 60-65 mph. After 4 different sets of tires in 3 weeks, multiple road... |
| Apr 17, 2020 | STEERING | THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL IS FLAKING OFF LEAVING IT ROUGH AND ANNOYING TO THE TOUCH. I HAVE REPO... |
| Sep 19, 2019 | STEERING | THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEGINNING TO DELAMINATE WITH BLACK MATERIAL FLAKING OFF. THIS ONLY SEEMS TO A... |
| Sep 16, 2019 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE S... |
| Nov 30, 2018 | STEERING | I BOUGHT MY 2018 4RUNNER NEW IN NOVEMBER 2018. SHORTLY AFTER I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD WOBB... |
| Aug 10, 2018 | STEERING | THE RACK & PINION OR STEERING DOES NOT RETURN TO A "HOME" POSITION. SIMPLY PUT, IF YOU TURN AROUND A... |
| May 26, 2018 | STEERING,WHEELS | STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES BETWEEN 55-65 MPH. VEHICLE FEELS UNSTABLE UNTIL IT REACHES APROX 70 MPH. TAK... |
| May 5, 2018 | STEERING | DRIVING LEGALLY AT 70 MPH ON OHIO INTERSTATE, SHARP CROSS WINDS DURING A PERIOD OF AMBIENT WIND OF 2... |
| Feb 28, 2018 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL S... |