Midsize SUVs · N280 generation
Smart buy Well above average
It scores 100 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,758 to own, including $976 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota 4Runner.
Reliability
100/100
Well above average
Repairs, 5 years
$976
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$11,333
18 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$20,936
$18,424 – $23,449, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
36
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.
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Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (100/100) and the 2019 worst (93/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 98/100 |
| 2023 | 94/100 |
| 2022 | 96/100 |
| 2021 | 99/100 |
| 2020 | 99/100 |
| 2019 | 93/100 |
| 2018 | 96/100 |
| 2017 | 100/100 |
| 2016 | 94/100 |
| 2015 | 95/100 |
No. It scores 100 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 100 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $976 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $15,758 over 5 years: $3,449 in lost value, $976 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $20,936 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (100/100) and the 2019 worst (93/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.