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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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 11, 2020 · crash

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.