2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Complaints and Recall Information

The 2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER has 1 complaint and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to odometer discrepancies discovered during vehicle registration. There are no other complaints currently reported from owners.

Common Issues

• Odometer fraud. A purchaser found a discrepancy between the odometer reading at the time of sale and the mileage reported at registration, indicating potential tampering or inaccurate mileage disclosure.

Five recalls address various components including labels, accelerator pedals, and seat heater systems. These recalls cover vehicles from multiple model years and focus on safety compliance and fire risk prevention.

Recalls

• Load capacity labels. Recall 10V035000 affects 271,417 vehicles sold between 2005 and 2008 without proper load carrying capacity modification labels, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110. Dealers will send corrected labels or install them free of charge. This recall does not require owners to stop driving their vehicles.
• Accelerator pedal. Recall 11V113000 covers 1,363,244 vehicles including the 2007 4Runner. The accelerator pedal can get stuck open due to interference from unsecured or incompatible floor mats, which could cause unintended acceleration and crashes. Remedy includes pedal modification or replacement and floor mat replacement. No "Do Not Drive" advisory applies.
• Load capacity labels. Recall 10V036000 addresses 153,418 vehicles missing proper load carrying capacity labels from 2005 to 2011 models. Dealers will mail corrected labels or install them for free. Owners are not advised to stop using their vehicles.
• Seat heater wiring. Recall 14V743000 involves 3,233 vehicles at risk of seat heater wire damage from seat cushion compression, which could cause a short and increase fire risk. Dealers will disconnect heater elements and refund accessory costs. No driving restrictions apply.
• Aftermarket seat heaters. Recall 16V396000 affects 7,749 vehicles with aftermarket seat heaters containing copper strand heating elements. Seat cushion compression may damage wiring and cause shorts, raising fire risk. Dealers will disconnect heaters free of charge and provide refunds. Owners can continue driving their vehicles safely.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can help evaluate individual cases for potential claims.