Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 18 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 18 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2018 Toyota 4Runner

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Toyota 4Runner

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: 4Runner needs more recall homework, 4Runner has more complaint activity and 4Runner has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Toyota 4Runner 2018 Toyota 4Runner Difference
Total recalls 4 5 4Runner has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 64 57 4Runner has 7 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 5 / 1 / 3 / 0 7 / 1 / 2 / 0 4Runner has 1 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 156 192 4Runner has 36 more communications
Recall completion reports 30 38 4Runner has 8 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 1 1 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Nov 4, 2020 Nov 4, 2020 Similar
Latest complaint May 6, 2026 Mar 27, 2026 4Runner has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Air Bags
  • Steering
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Air Bags
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 18 combined MPG 18 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,300 $3,300 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Toyota 4Runner

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and fuel system gasoline repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Toyota 4Runner

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had steering and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Toyota 4Runner

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion

2018 Toyota 4Runner

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show