2008 Toyota 4Runner transmission problems
The 2008 Toyota 4Runner has 28 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
28
Transmission complaints
21%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE DISPLAYED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DUE TO A NON SEALING GAS CAP. THIS CONDITION ALSO DISABLES THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL ON WET CONDITIONS AND WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER DUE TO ALL TRACTION AND STABILIZATION SYSTEMS BEING TURNED OFF DUE TO A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (FAULTY GAS…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2008 Toyota 4Runner have?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2008 Toyota 4Runner transmission — 21% 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.