Back Over Prevention Problems of Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 8 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's back over prevention (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Toyota 4Runner


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Toyota 4Runner

The Warnings problem

The parking collision assistance feature continues to beep loudly if there is snow on the sensors as it thinks there is something close to the sensor. If driving and unable to clear snow off the sensors in the front a fault will eventually show on the gauge cluster.   Read details...

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera displayed a blank screen. An independent mechanic or dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

Poor image quality of backup camera. Very grainy and sometimes dark image makes it difficult to see what’s behind you when backing up. A small child or pet could easily be missed when backing up due to this poor image quality. This is an accident waiting to happen.   Read details...

The Camera System problem

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, the back over prevention camera display was blurry. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that it was a normal characteristic of the vehicle.   Read details...




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