Four problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2011 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2011 4Runner.
I was driving my truck and needed to use the horn to warn another driver of a potential collision. My horn did not work. I later noticed that the horn only stopped working when the steering wheel was in the forward position. I researched this online, and it was stated that this was a known issue with many Toyotas including the 4runner. It is the clock spring in the steering wheel which needs replacement. Another issue is the price Toyota is charging for the clock spring at $800 which may deter customers from fixing it. I am fixing mine and ask for nothing except consideration in forcing a recall. This is dangerous. I can send you the defective clock spring if you would like it. I bought the vehicle but live in canada.
Driver's side tail light assembly shorted out while driving.
Drivers side tail light shorts out repeatedly while driving. . This has been ongoing since 2015. Bulbs have been replaced, tail light has been replaced twice and the light continues to short out.
On 8 April 2013, there was a burning smell coming from the drivers seat. The heating switch to the heated seats would not turn off. Its smelled like something was burning and the drivers side seat was real hot like it was on fire. This vehicle is only 18 months old and there should not be any problems with it. As to the question was there a fire. . . . . . . There was no physical fire but, something was burning. . Can you please help.
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