general problems of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner

Eight problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2014 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2014 4Runner.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2023

The handsfree calling/talking is unusable neither party can hear the other due to it echoing and has very distortion. So I'm unable to use my handsfree talking while driving.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2023

My gear shift became difficult to shift. As I was driving it, when I physically shifted to the drive position, the display didn't confirm "d", but I could drive. As I was driving, the car shifted to neutral without me shifting, but did not show "n" on the display. My car stopped accelerating and revved higher. This occurred as I was driving on the road around 45 mph. I could not tell on the display that I was not in drive. I pulled over safely luckily. I continued to try to get it to drive to get it to a dealership to look at. They reported it was prndl switch issue. Tech found internal corrosion in transmission range sensor creating a physical resistance in sensor which prevented vehicle from properly indicating gear. Tech replaced transmission range sensor, adjusted sensorwith techstream data list, and performed health check this is not the first they have seen either. This would appear to be a common safety issue to drivers. I also had a difficult time confirming the car was in the park "p" position. I believe this issue could have potentially affected the vehicle's ability to engage in park and stay in park, much like the issue with getting into drive and staying in drive.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2022

Three of the four locks do not work on a consistent basis. My car got broken into because the locks don't work. I just replaced three of the four locks for around $1,200. 00. Neither the key fob nor the actual key would open the doors on the vehicle. This is an extreme safety issue in case of emergency, and it really makes me mad. It is a well-known defect which is commented on countless vehicle websites. There were no warning messages, the locks just stopped working.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2021

Having major problems with door lock actuators. Just replaced front passenger side for 950 dollars at Toyota dealer and was told the other 3 doors may start failing as well. I did not realize at first that the door was not locking which would make it so easy for someone to break into my car. It is a 2014 Toyota 4runner. Sure enough the front driver side door is not locking. I need to spend another 950 dollars to get it fixed. What is wrong with these actuators? now the replacement actuator I had put on the passenger side is giving me problems with the door opening and closing. What next?? Toyota should definitely have a recall on these actuators. It appears that I am not the only one having problems. This is a security issue.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Paint is peeling on my 2014 Toyota 4runner . Toyota recalled for white paint but nothing for blue . I already paid so much for the car but not paying extra for the paint . Toyota should fix it .

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2017

My wife was driving the expressway, when she heard a loud explosion and shaking of the vehicle and wind coming from the sunroof. The sunroof had exploded and remaining glass was pointed away from the roof. The visor for the sunroof was closed. Temperature about 90f and no clouds, time of day about 6:00pm. She was driving about 60 mph.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2015

My vehicle is in good to very good condition except that the frame is defaults and excessively rusted and will not pass another inspection, it's very similar to the 2000 tacoma that had the frame recall. We have owned six Toyotas and what to believe that you will stand behind your product. I am aware of an acquaintance in augusta maine that you helped by replacing the frame and he paid $1000 towards the expense. I am just an average consumer pleading for your help. I can provide additional documentation. If needed. Your help would go s long way to purchase future Toyotas and promote your brand with several hundred coworkers as well as family and friends. Please help.

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

Mold in brand new Toyota 4runner hvac making me and my family ill Toyota appears to be aware of the problem, and ignoring it, at both the dealership and national headquarters, appears to be a problem in both new and older Toyota's numerous online complaints of the issue. Florida attorney general has investigated similar issues. Numerous online complaints and numerous litigation on the problem.


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