The 2007 Toyota 4Runner was sold with a choice of two engines, the 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) and the 4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE), in Limited, SR5 and Sport trim. The two share the model name and very little else: different displacement, different cylinder count, different service figures. A torque spec or a clearance that is right for one is wrong for the other, so the engine under the hood decides which numbers apply long before a wrench is picked up.
Engines
- 4.0L 4000CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 4.7L 4663CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Limited
- SR5
- Sport
Known issues on the 2007 4Runner. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year. One is a vehicle speed control recall covering the accelerator pedal: a stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop. Two more are labeling recalls filed under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims”, one by Southeast Toyota, where a driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash, and one by Gulf States Toyota, where the labeling does not meet the standard requirements. The fourth covers the front seat heater: if damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Alongside the recalls, 204 owner complaints are on file for the 2007 4Runner and 88 technical service bulletins have been issued.
A hanging throttle, a short in a front seat heater circuit, a tire and rim specification to confirm before fitting different wheels: each one comes back to the same requirement, the value Toyota published for this year, this engine and this trim, rather than an average taken across the model line.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-20
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of t
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing per
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purch
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCE
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH C
THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEM
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
Showing the 8 most recent of 195 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMAL
VEHICLE WAS IN A MAJOR SIDE IMPACT ON A HIGHWAY WITH 50+ MPH AND NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED IN THE COLLISION. DRIVER WAS I
MY SUV WAS HIT ON THE SIDE ON THE STOP SIGH BUT I LOST CONTROL OF THE VIHICLE AND I HIT A LIGHT POLE THE SUV FRONT WAS D
OVER THE PAST 9-12 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THE 4RUNNER, I HAVE NOTICED THE FLOORMATS SLIDE UP BEHIND THE BRAKE AND ACCELERAT
COLLISION INVOLVING FRONT OF CAR AT 50 MPH (ON HIGHWAY) DID NOT ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FOR FRONT IMPACT.
Showing the 5 most serious of 154 complaints filed with NHTSA.
