2001 Toyota 4Runner transmission problems
The 2001 Toyota 4Runner has 32 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
32
Transmission complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THERE WAS AN OIL STAIN ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2001 Toyota 4Runner have?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 2001 Toyota 4Runner transmission — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.