Midsize SUVs · N280 generation
Smart buy Well above average
It scores 93 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,455 to own, including $1,190 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota 4Runner.
Reliability
93/100
Well above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,190
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$11,333
18 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$23,869
$21,004 – $26,733, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
65
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.
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection a
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
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 93 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 93 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,190 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $16,455 over 5 years: $3,932 in lost value, $1,190 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $23,869 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (100/100) and the 2019 worst (93/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.