2021 Toyota 4Runner: Suspension complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2021 Toyota 4Runner that list the suspension component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11573925 (filed 02/26/2024): “Trd pro model clunk at low speeds. fox shocks on trd pro make clunking sound at low speeds. toyota replaced 3 shocks under warranty. the 3rd one they charged me labor but covered the shock. car has highway miles and very little time spent off road as i live in ny. as of today clunking is back in …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11567027 (filed 01/22/2024): “The contact owns a 2021 toyota 4runner. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23e051000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the man…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11521332 (filed 05/10/2023): “I purchased the vehicle from a dealer. during a test drive i noticed a shake in the steering wheel that represented a wheel balance issue. the dealership acknowledged that, according to their techs that it was a wheel issue. a new set of tires was ordered mounted and balanced. i have been dealing wi…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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