Toyota 4Runner Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Toyota 4Runner reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Toyota 4Runner truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Toyota 4Runner reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Toyota 4Runner was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota 4Runner has been recently.
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Toyota 4Runner Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Toyota 4Runner.Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Toyota 4Runner Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Toyota 4Runner
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| Reliability and Durability 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 |
Most reliable true offroad vehicle |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like the new body style and ride, very smooth for a truck. Gas mileage with the new 6 seems to be very good for such a large truck so far. The seating is spacious and the hvac works well for such a large seating area. The features on the limited exceed |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Judging by orevious records 4Runner is the most rliable midsize SUV on the market |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Veyr reliable brand and model. |
| 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 |
Toyota reputation, expect to own this vehicle for 10 or more years (200,000 miles) |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
No repairs for 2 years. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
brand proven reliability |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Strong reputation for reliability gives confidence for long, out-of-way, and off- highway travels |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Most Toyotas these days go 200k+ miles. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
This thing is over-the-top-reliable. I take it off-road, slam the under-belly on to rocks, bull it over large stones like a Hummer, pull over 10,000 lbs for drives well over 2 hours (it stinks of sulfer on the hills but...) - only in shop for oil/brakes. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Other than sticking calipers (common problem), the 4Runner was trouble-free for me. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
2nd 4runner. Had no issues with the first at 189,000 miles. Feel safe taking this car out in the sticks, and down the highway |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Reliability and durability proven by years of real world useage. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
i see many old model 4runners on the road, shows they are made to last |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent reliablility reputation. My girlfriend has a Camry (I think all of those parts must be made in China - just awful). The 4Runner parts are heavier duty and stronger parts. However, at 45,000 miles all four shocks needed to be replaced. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Sooooo many older ones are still on the road and kept in really good condition. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
You can beat it up really good off road and it still is smooth as silk when you hit the pavement. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
This is a solid "truck" with a great history of durability and reliability. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Overall this vehicle has proven to be reliable over many miles. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
No unscheduled maintenance (or warranty work) in six years of ownership and over 60k miles. The thing just keeps ticking and never misses a beat. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
I like that it is Reliable and durable. ??? |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
There is limit to good - nothing ever goes wrong. There is no limit to bad - ask any ford man. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Bought it with 95K and already at 115K miles with only general maintanence (oil, timing, tune up etc) |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
This car has been with us for close to 6 years 170,000kms and has had NO problems. Pulls horse trailer, drives into and out of BC snow storms, carries kids and a lot of junk and NOTHING breaks. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Toyota continues to make some of the most reliable vehicles. I am actually thinking about buying another. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
havnt had any mechanical problems in 5 years |
| Reliability and Durability of the Toyota 4Runner: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
I seemed to have a lemon, with many electrical problems over the 7 years. Door lock actuators broke 8 times (for 4 doors), an AC sensor forced a new compressor, I replaced the AC control panel, I replaced the AC clutch relay and had other such problems. |
