2001 Toyota 4 Runner Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Toyota 4 Runner. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While making a lane change(from lane 3 to lane 4), I suddenly lost control of my 2001 4runner on the freeway, and ended up hydroplaning across the freeway towards the center divider. I was some how able to stop my car mostly in lane 1 and partially in lane 2 but before I could attempt to…”
“While making a lane change(from lane 3 to lane 4), I suddenly lost control of my 2001 4runner on the freeway, and ended up hydroplaning across the freeway towards the center divider. I was some how able to stop my car mostly in lane 1 and partially in lane 2 but before I could attempt to…”
“I drive highway 90% of the time and then 10% on city street. I was told by greenville toyota that my catalytic converter needed to be replaced. I was quoted $1,070.00.00. I have a 2001 toyota 4runner, 2wd, sr5. I have been told that these don't die this soon. Is there a recall? *jb”
“Rear bumper rusting through from the inside out. Dealer says the result of poor welds on the bumper brackets. Vehicle has 5 year rust through warranty that dealer and company will not honor on the bumper, only on sheet metal. *nm”
“Drove to store, parked car, shopped , got in car put key in ignition and key would not turn , tried turning wheel was stranded for 1 hour 45 minutes pulling and turning steering wheel . Next day same thing happened and it has been happening ever since. Called toyota of runnemede nj was told it was…”
“107 degree weather, highway speeds, firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 tire with total tread separation. Caused damage to wheel well, bumper, vehicle body.”
“Dt: toyota 4 runner, when driving between 35-40 mph vehicle shut off and it came a stop. The first time this happened was 1 month ago. Vehicle was on a street and not on the freeway. Consumer will take vehicle to the dealership tomorrow. Consumer talked to toyota, and was advised to bring the 4…”
“While driving the oil warning light illuminated. This caused the vehicle to stall. Vehicle was towed. Dealership informed the consumer of the cam shaft failure. The problem was not resolved. *ak consumer has written 5 letters, to toyota, attorney general of md,usa (2), attorney general of md (1)…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Toyota 4 Runner as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.