2022 Toyota 4Runner: Suspension complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner that list the suspension component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11725268 (filed 03/18/2026): “I felt an unnatural vibration and roll to one side of the vehicle when slowing around a curve on the highway which affected my ability to control the vehicle as expected, so i took it to a mechanic specializing in toyota. the xreas suspension system has already failed at 36,000 miles and toyota is …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11682702 (filed 08/24/2025): “70k mile tires only lasted 45k miles. tires were worn on the insides after rotations every 5k miles. after changing tires, an alignment and inspection demonstrated the front struts were sagging. 4runner equipped with xreas.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11595619 (filed 06/20/2024): “The right cv joint traverses up and down. once warmed up it loses concentricity and the steering wheel begins to shake. it does not stop until i pull off the highway the shake is completely gone when the vehicle is in 4 wheel drive. there are numerous complaints regarding this. i have taken it back…”
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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