1997 Toyota 4runner Seats Problems
2 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data
2
Complaints
Mar 2002 – Dec 2018
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
highSEATS
Filed: Dec 2018
The bolts and nuts that attach your front seats to the car frame rust over time and can eventually break. This could cause your seat to become loose or unstable while driving. The fix would involve replacing the rusted bolts and nuts with new hardware.
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NHTSA #: 11160517
mediumSEATS
Filed: Mar 2002
METAL WHERE BOLTS CONNECT TO THE SEATS HAVE COME THROUGH, CAUSING SEAT TO WOBBLE WHEN ACCELERATING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA #: 8005537
Other 1997 Toyota 4runner Issues
Suspension (87)Structure (47)Service Brakes, Hydraulic (27)Tires (18)Engine And Engine Cooling (13)Vehicle Speed Control (10)Power Train (13)Wheels (6)Electrical System (5)Equipment (5)Air Bags (8)Steering,suspension,structure (14)Seat Belts (4)Exterior Lighting (4)Latches/locks/linkages,unknown Or Other (2)