Exterior Lighting Problems of Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 39 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Toyota 4Runner

The Exterior Lighting problem

The Toyota 4runner (5th and 6th generations) lacks a dedicated 'approach lighting' function, creating a critical personal safety and trip-and-fall hazard during nighttime entry. Users are forced to navigate the vehicle's perimeter in total darkness, increasing the risk of injury from unseen   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

I have a 1998 Toyota 4 runner and the tail lights continue to blow. One of the lights is continuously out, but it is usually the left side more than the right. I have noticed that several other 4runners also have blown tail lights. Is this a manufacturer defect/recall?   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The 4runner's electrical system shuts down completely while driving; as if someone was suddently turned the car off while driving then turned it back on. All dash lights, instrumentation, headlights, radio, etc. . . Shut down and then it restarts automatically shortly thereafter.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

New led tail lights and brake lights are too bright. They are so bright they cause eye pain and distraction on clear nights. They may be a safety feature on an open road on a dark and rainy night, but in bumper to bumper driving on a clear night they are dangerous distraction.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, the brake lights were inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline). A dealer was not contacted.   Read details...




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