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 · 17 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2021 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 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 2021 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota 4Runner Difference
Total recalls 1 1 Similar
Total complaints 33 31 4Runner has 2 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 3 / 1 / 1 / 0 4 / 0 / 2 / 0 4Runner has 1 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 127 157 4Runner has 30 more communications
Recall completion reports 9 9 Similar
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 Jul 6, 2022 Similar
Latest complaint May 30, 2026 Mar 30, 2026 4Runner has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Steering
  • Service Brakes
  • Steering Suspension
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Service Brakes
  • Steering
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 17 combined MPG 17 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,500 $3,500 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2021 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 service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2021 Toyota 4Runner

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Steering Suspension: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

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

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