Any 2015-2018 4Runner issues? POLL

[headpaneer]

At 37,000 miles, really only one mechanical issue. The second row seat back release cable disengaged from the bracket. The fix was simple by crimping the cable bracket tighter with some high-leverage pliers.

 

[DannyLlama]

Only real "issue" is that my steering rack has been leaking for a while... A few have had it replaced at around 150K. I'm at 110 and its still OK for now.

 

[emmantik]

1 blown lift gate strut, that's pretty much it.

 

[RPS99SHO]

2016 TE 41k miles. All good here. One dealership visit for the airbag recall. No squeaks, no door lock actuators broken (yet), no front diff noise (yet).

 

[6thFairway]

2016 TE Premium with 89,000 miles.

1. All four door lock actuators have failed and had to be replaced.

2. AC Blower motor failed and had to be replaced. 2nd AC Blower motor is occasionally acting up (fan speeds increase or decrease with no input, clicking sounds, etc.)

3. Entune head unit is crap and cannot connect to iphone with contacts enabled. It's past time for a major software refresh.

 

[DAW89446]

‘18 SR5. No mechanical issues. But ...

* Seatbelts. They always twist when putting them on. Belt refuses to lay flat across my chest. Retractor is weak, I have to work with it each and every time I park and exit to get it retracted all the way. I had a ‘02 Tacoma that was the very same.

Otherwise the only issue is not the vehicle, but Toyota accessories.

* Cargo privacy cover - 6” gap front and rear. Opening and closing constantly hangs up on the 3rd row seatbelts.

* Cargo floor mat - thin plastic. Slides around. Feels crappy for the high price.

* Cargo net across rear - Rolly things fly right through it upon lifting the tailgate. Lost a 1.5 liter bottle of bourbon, several gallon jugs of water and milk, lots of cantaloupe and watermelon.

I also have a ‘12 Subaru Outback. It’s OEM privacy cover has no gaps. The OEM cargo floor liner is thick rubber and feels premium.

 

[_westtexasrunner_]

My steering wheel is peeling slightly. Also, on the center console where the shifter is, there are some slight "chip" marks. I have 83k miles, and no mechanical failures. Both cosmetic issues were there when I bought the vehicle at 59k.

 

[-JD-]

Rear seat covers coming unattached twice.
Door lock actuator fail
Steering wheel peeling badly

2016 60,000 miles

2016 4runner : passenger pillar squeaking. Never could get it silenced.

2019 4runner: passenger pillar still squeaking but less prominent. Front suspension squeak, dealer replaced control arms.

I have a similar problem that turned out to be the rubber around the windshield squeaking on the glass. I use a little bit of silicon lubricant sprayed under the seal every once in awhile to quiet it down. It’s a pain to get it under there but it does work if you find the spot where it’s squeaking.

 

[bigbadpoppa]

Good to know. I'll check out the windshield for squeaks. Drives me mad sometimes. Never thought it would be that.

 

[patkelly4370]

I use my phone (Tapatalk) and can't see polls.
2017 SR5, 23,000 miles on it.
Zero issues, everything works properly. Absolutely no complaint.

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Ok, I do have an issue.
Family doesn't want to go 4-wheeling. I have no friends to go 4-wheeling with. So I have to go solo.
Not ideal for someone new to off-roading.

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[t6pilot]

My 18 runner has had one perplexing issue, went cold out (below 50) the radio controls won’t work, once the car warms up all is well
Dealer is aware of the issue but Toyota won’t replace it unless they observe it
Will video next time it’s cool out

 

[ElectroBoy]

2018 ORP. No *real* issues except for:
1. The typical dealer routine service mishaps.
2. Tonneau (cargo) cover spring broke; got a free replacement.

 

[406 4runner]

2017 SR5-

1 issue- the driver seat clicks when stopping or starting from a stop.. it only does it when it's all the way back.. since I'm 6'5" I like it back all the way.. the dealer replaced the entire lower seat assembly and it was fixed for about a week and it started again.. so now I just live with it.. sounds like the seat bracket loosens up just a tiny bit.. I can literally move it forward an 1/8" and it stops..

Also another minor annoyance is that sometimes it's a pain to get it into 4wd without stopping, backing up etc.. I'm hoping the more I use it the smoother it will engage.

Other than those minor things it's been bullet proof.. my favorite rig I have had by a long shot!

 

[kenwilliams0803]

Not really sure if it's an issue but after a drive I get out and smell a type of rubber/electrical smell. Like something burning.

At first I thought I didn't add enough gear oil when I changed out my diff fluid but I'm sure it wouldn't smell like rubber or electrical burn smell plus I added 3 quarts of Redline as per instructions.

I only smell it when I park it in the garage and assuming because I'm in an enclosed area I can smell it.

Unsolved mystery.

Common issue. No one seems to have figured it out, but most point to the rubber exhaust hangers as the source, which is why it seems to come from the right rear after hard or high speed driving.

My 2012 does it too, but only if I beat on it hard.