Toyota dealers do not say the Toyota 4runner transmission is dangerous. However, there are reports that the engine will rev to high rpms and then peel out, so you may want to avoid it.
There is no recall for the Toyota 4runner transmission. Some Toyota's have had break problems that may have started the recall rumors on some Toyota products but, there is no recall for the Toyota 4runner transmission.
The 2009 Toyota 4Runner has a 5-speed automatic.
The 2005 Toyota 4Runner has a 5-speed automatic.
The 2010 Toyota 4Runner has a 4-speed automatic.
The 2001 Toyota 4Runner has a 4-speed automatic.
The 2006 Toyota 4Runner has a 5-speed automatic.
The 2004 Toyota 4Runner has a 4-speed automatic.
The 2007 Toyota 4Runner has a 5-speed automatic.
The 2003 Toyota 4Runner has a 4-speed automatic.
The 2008 Toyota 4Runner has a 5-speed automatic.
The 2002 Toyota 4Runner has a 4-speed automatic.
The 2012 Toyota 4Runner has a 5-speed shiftable automatic.