Toyota 4Runner
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is a capable SUV with excellent reliability, but buyers must ensure all 18 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have been addressed.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2025 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14.7 | 12.38 | 13.84 | — |
| 2023 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14.7 | 12.38 | 13.84 | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14.7 | 12.38 | 13.84 | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14.7 | 12.38 | 13.84 | — |
| 2020 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14.7 | 12.38 | 13.84 | — |
| 2019 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2018 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2017 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2016 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 | 17-22 mpg combined |
| 2015 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2014 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2013 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2012 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2011 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 13.07 | 11.2 | 12.38 | 17-23 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | VVT-I Engine | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | VVT-I Engine | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S5) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S5) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | V6 | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S5) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S5) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | minivan | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S5) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | minivan | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S5) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 4 | 2.7 | Regular | 1GR-FE | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | V6 | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | Series | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $36,765, Trim: SRS Prem, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | SRS Prem | $36,765 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Series: GRN280L/GRN285L | — | — | — | GRN280L/GRN285L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Series: GRN280L/GRN285L, Trim: SR5/SR5 Premium/TRD Off Road/TRD Off Road Premium/Ltd/Ltd Night Shade/TRD Pro | SR5/SR5 Premium/TRD Off Road/TRD Off Road Premium/Ltd/Ltd Night Shade/TRD Pro | — | — | GRN280L/GRN285L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $34,810, Series: GRN280L/GRN285L | — | $34,810 | — | GRN280L/GRN285L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $37,335, Series: GRN280L/GRN285L, Trim: Ltd/SR5/SR5 Premium/TRD Off Road/TRD Off Road Premium/TRD Pro, Note: Entertainment System: Entune Multimedia Bundle (6.1-in. high-resolution touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, eight speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology), Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App, Siri Eyes Free | Ltd/SR5/SR5 Premium/TRD Off Road/TRD Off Road Premium/TRD Pro | $37,335 | Entertainment System: Entune Multimedia Bundle (6.1-in. high-resolution touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, eight speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology), Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App, Siri Eyes Free | GRN280L/GRN285L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $34,010, MSRP range: $34,010 - $44,360, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Base MSRP for SR5 RWD to Limited 4WD trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/1/2026 | — | — | — | — | — | USD | $34,010 | $34,010 - $44,360 | 0.9 | Base MSRP for SR5 RWD to Limited 4WD trims. | llm_estimate | 5/1/2026 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $30,305, MSRP range: $30,305 - $43,079, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Original MSRP range for SR5 RWD to Limited 4WD trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/1/2026 | — | — | — | — | — | USD | $30,305 | $30,305 - $43,079 | 0.9 | Original MSRP range for SR5 RWD to Limited 4WD trims. | llm_estimate | 5/1/2026 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Valvetrain | Entertainment system | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1337 | 47.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.8, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.8 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2515 | 88.8 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.8 | — | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.8 | — | — | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | Steering location: Right-Hand Drive (RHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.8 | — | — | Right-Hand Drive (RHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.8 | — | — | — | CD + Stereo | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Brakes: Calipers / Front Vented Discs, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.8 | — | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.8 | — | — | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | — | Calipers / Front Vented Discs |
| 2017 | 5 | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Brakes: Calipers / 4-Wheel Ventilated Discs, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.8 | — | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.8 | — | — | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | CD + Stereo | Calipers / 4-Wheel Ventilated Discs |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1337 | 47.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 1337 | 47.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1300 | 47.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | 4 | 1337 | 47.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2510 | 89.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2019 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2018 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2017 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2016 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2015 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2014 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2013 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2012 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 3 | 2011 Toyota 4runner SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Toyota 4Runner is a capable SUV with excellent reliability, but buyers must ensure all 18 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have been addressed.
2025
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner presents average reliability, with a significant number of recalls and complaints.
2024
The 2024 Toyota 4Runner presents a mixed reliability picture.
2023
The 2023 Toyota 4Runner offers rugged capability but demands careful inspection due to reported issues with **airbag systems** and **forward collision avoidance**.
2022
The 2022 Toyota 4Runner presents a mixed bag for used-car shoppers, offering rugged capability but marred by significant concerns regarding airbag system failures and persistent steering wheel shimmy.
2021
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner is a capable SUV, but potential buyers should prioritize a thorough inspection of its **steering and suspension** systems due to documented shimmy issues.
2020
The 2020 Toyota 4Runner is generally considered a good, dependable choice.
2019
Approach the 2019 Toyota 4Runner with caution; its reliability is rated below average, primarily due to documented issues with the **fuel pump** leading to potential engine stalling.
2018
Approach the 2018 Toyota 4Runner with caution; its primary concern is **steering** instability and potential loss of control.
2017
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner is a capable SUV, but its reliability is below average, primarily due to significant concerns with the **service brakes**.
2016
The 2016 Toyota 4Runner is a capable off-road SUV, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict and significant electrical system issues make it a purchase that requires careful consideration and thorough inspection.
2015
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner offers rugged capability but comes with a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant safety concerns surrounding its airbag system.
2014
The 2014 Toyota 4Runner offers rugged capability but comes with a "Below Average" reliability verdict, primarily due to widespread electrical system issues, particularly door lock actuators, and significant airbag recalls.
2013
The 2013 Toyota 4Runner offers rugged capability but is marred by significant safety concerns, particularly with airbags and brakes, leading to a 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2012
The 2012 Toyota 4Runner is a rugged SUV with strong off-road appeal, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by critical airbag recalls and numerous complaints, necessitates a cautious approach.
2011
The 2011 Toyota 4Runner presents a mixed bag for used car shoppers, with a 'Below Average' reliability verdict primarily due to significant safety recalls and a notable number of owner complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Toyota 4Runner?
Carfocal currently has 16 published 4Runner reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is a capable SUV with excellent reliability, but buyers must ensure all 18 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have been addressed.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Toyota 4Runner reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Toyota 4Runner. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 toyota 4runner is a capable suv with excellent reliability, but buyers must ensure all 18 technical service bulletins (tsbs) have been addressed. and the 2026 toyota 4runner is poised to hold its value well, given toyota's reputation for durability and the 4runner's inherent capability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Toyota 4Runner?
Across Carfocal's published 4Runner guides, recurring problem areas include Brakes, Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts), and Exhaust System. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brakes, Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts), and Exhaust System.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints