Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 17 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 18 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 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

2019 Toyota 4Runner

may cost less to fuel.

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

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2019 Toyota 4Runner Difference
Total recalls 1 4 4Runner has 3 more recalls
Total complaints 31 64 4Runner has 33 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 0 / 2 / 0 5 / 1 / 3 / 0 4Runner has 3 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 157 156 4Runner has 1 more communications
Recall completion reports 9 30 4Runner has 21 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 Jul 6, 2022 Nov 4, 2020 4Runner has newer activity
Latest complaint Mar 30, 2026 May 6, 2026 4Runner has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Service Brakes
  • Steering
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Air Bags
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 17 combined MPG 18 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,500 $3,300 4Runner about $200 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2020 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 service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2020 Toyota 4Runner

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

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

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.

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