2016 Toyota 4RUNNER electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I drive for a living and yesterday I was driving while this happened 3 separate times. I was going 70 mph on the highway when my radio, usb ports blower motor and dash cluster power went out. I was terrified that my car would shut off while driving. Upon checking the car over, I noticed the battery…”
filed Feb 24, 2025
“Picked up a Gal to go out on a date. Turned the vehicle on and got about 1 mile down the road when I started to smell , like a hot , burning electrical smoke . My Date , sitting in the passenger seat says Her seat is get warm , then says , it's getting really hot ! I looked at the seat warmer…”
filed Feb 25, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign · issued Jun 13, 2025
Electrical System problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 7 | 13% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 8 | 13% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 5 | 14% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 13 | 15% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 24 | 31% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 4RUNNER | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 4RUNNER | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.