VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON 12/24/18 WHEN THE ENTIRE SYSTEM (ENGINE, ELECTRICAL ETC.) COMPLETELY QUIT. I WAS NEAR A STOP LIGHT, SO I STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND RESUMED TRAVEL. ON 12//27/18 I WAS IN MOTION IN A PARKING LOT AND THE ENTIRE SYSTEM FAILED AGAIN. AT THIS TIME NO SYSTEMS WERE OPERABLE INCLUDING LIGHTING AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART WITH THE IGNIT…
2014 toyota 4Runner electrical problems
moderate 24 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
24
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY RADIO/BACKUP CAMERA SYSTEM FREEZING AND RESTARTING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2015. I HAVE NOW HAD MY PASSENGER FRONT DOOR ACTUATOR GO OUT LAST MONTH. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND INCONVENIENCE.
POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING ON FRONT DOORS. ALSO, THE RADIO/NAVIGATION SYSTEM LOCKS UP MULTIPLE TIMES ON ANY GIVEN DAY.
THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITHOUT MANUALLY FLIPPING THE LOCK OR FORCING THE KEY TO UNLOCK IT. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IF THIS VEHICLE WAS TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT, IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO GET A PERSON IN OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE QUICKLY AND SAFELY. ANY INSTANCE IN WHICH SOMEONE MAY NEED TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE QUICKLY THE FAILURE OF …
THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A DEFECT IN THE TOYOTA ENTUNE PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION. AUDIO SOFTWARE VERSION 0101A5. UNIT IS PRODUCED BY PANASONIC. MODEL 57080. THE SYSTEM RANDOMLY AND WITHOUT WARNING "FREEZES" THEREBY PREVENTING THE DRIVER FROM LOWERING OR MUTING RADIO VOLUME. THE VOLUME CANNOT BE LOWERED OR MUTED UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, AND THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. THE REVERSE S…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2014 toyota 4Runner?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 24 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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