Ford Bronco vs Toyota 4RUNNER: reliability compared
From 2006 to 2026, owners filed an average of 168 complaints per model year about the Ford Bronco and 82 about the Toyota 4RUNNER.
Side by side
| Ford Bronco | Toyota 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2006-2026 | 2006-2026 |
| Owner complaints | 1,009 | 1,724 |
| Complaints per model year | 168 | 82 |
| Recalls | 51 | 38 |
| Years to avoid | None stand out | 2006 |
| Best years | None stand out | 201320172021 |
| Most common problem | Visibility | Airbags |
| Crash rating | No data | No data |
| Fuel economy | 15-20 mpg combined (2026) | 21-23 mpg combined (2026) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| Bronco | 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 198 | 65 |
| Engine | 169 | 100 |
| Electrical | 134 | 150 |
| Fuel system | 109 | 78 |
| Driver assistance | 101 | 58 |
| Brakes | 97 | 190 |
| Airbags | 21 | 389 |
| Body | 82 | 275 |
| Suspension | 74 | 162 |
| Steering | 34 | 125 |
Questions about the Ford Bronco vs Toyota 4RUNNER
Which is more reliable, the Ford Bronco or the Toyota 4RUNNER?
Between 2006 and 2026, the Ford Bronco has 0 years to avoid and the Toyota 4RUNNER 1. The Ford Bronco has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Toyota 4RUNNER drew fewer complaints per model year (82 vs 168), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Ford Bronco or the Toyota 4RUNNER?
From 2006 to 2026, the Ford Bronco was covered by 51 recalls and the Toyota 4RUNNER by 38.
What years of the Ford Bronco and Toyota 4RUNNER should you avoid?
Ford Bronco: no year stands out. Toyota 4RUNNER: 2006.
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