Midsize SUVs · N280 generation
Smart buy Well above average
It scores 96 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,163 to own, including $1,148 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota 4Runner.
Reliability
96/100
Well above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,148
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$11,333
18 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$22,355
$19,672 – $25,037, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
60
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC5
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 96 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 96 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,148 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $16,163 over 5 years: $3,682 in lost value, $1,148 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,355 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (100/100) and the 2019 worst (93/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.