Toyota 4Runner Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Toyota 4Runner reliability information provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Toyota 4Runners with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Toyota 4Runners that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Toyota 4Runner lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota 4Runner has been recently.
See what our members say about Toyota 4Runner lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Toyota 4Runner Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 28 vehicles, 12.0 months per vehicle, 38300 miles driven2010 | Toyota 4Runner | Join or sign in to view | |
| 31 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 68000 miles driven2007 | Toyota 4Runner | Join or sign in to view | |
| 28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 84900 miles driven2006 | Toyota 4Runner | Join or sign in to view | |
| 25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 96400 miles driven2005 | Toyota 4Runner | Join or sign in to view | |
| 26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 114100 miles driven2004 | Toyota 4Runner | Join or sign in to view | |
Competing Car Model Lemon Odds and Nada Odds Results through December 31, 2012
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Toyota 4Runner
| Brand Reputation of the Toyota 4Runner: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Solid reputation and great dealer support |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
It is a cult car. People tend to buy one 4runner and continue to buy them for the rest of their lives. I like knowing that I drive a car that people love so much it will be the only car they own. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
its good |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
well built known reliability |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Toyota has a great reputation, I knew I wanted another Toyota. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Toyota stands for quality. Well built, and holds its value |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Again, these characteristics are proven top notch by years of useage and also good sales numbers. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
its a toyota |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Long model life, good resale value, strong "truck" chassis platform. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Toyota has a reputation for being extremely reliable, and keeping the resale value high. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
No major problems with our Toyotas. This is a dependable vehicle. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Toyota has an excellent brand image in terms of quality and reliability, and the 4Runner in particular has a great image as an all-terrain, all-weather, do anything type of vehicle. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Toyota seems to really stand behind their vehicles. They are built well, with nice detail. The quality is evident. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
has the rep for being reliable |
| Brand Reputation of the Toyota 4Runner: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not American, not Union- I feel kinda guilty |
