1997 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had this vehicle since 12/1997 and it had always been garaged. The body is in very good condition. I live in northern Wisconsin and road salt is prevalent during the harsh winters. At the first part od April I was driving on Hwy, 47 toward Minocqua and suddenly the steering felt vague. I…”
filed May 25, 2023
“Purchased a used 1997 4-runner with ca. 258000 miles early in 2020. Engine and whole body was good. However, 6 month later the car started to shake violently in the rear at highway speeds swinging like a boat, which I though was due to a broken shock, springs were newly installed in 2020. I noticed…”
filed Sep 20, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN 2-WHEEL-DRIVE (2WD) AND 4-WHEEL-DRIVE (4WD) 4RUNNER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A…Campaign 02V021000 · Jan 18, 2002
Suspension problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 4RUNNER | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 6 | 15% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 10 | 29% |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 10 | 12% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.