2015 Toyota 4Runner
2015 model shown · Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0

Midsize SUVs · N280 generation

2024 Toyota 4Runner: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well above average

It scores 98 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $19,718 to own, including $701 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota 4Runner.

Reliability

98/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$701

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$12,000

17 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$34,686

$30,524 – $38,849, estimate

Recalls

1

on record

Owner complaints

10

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$189
Transmission & drivetrain$120
Electrical system$74
Body, glass & interior$63
Driver-assist & stability$58
Steering$58

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Toyota 4Runner

Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (100/100) and the 2019 worst (93/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202498/100
202394/100
202296/100
202199/100
202099/100
201993/100
201896/100
2017100/100
201694/100
201595/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2024 Toyota 4Runner a year to avoid?

No. It scores 98 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2024 Toyota 4Runner reliable?

It scores 98 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $701 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2024 Toyota 4Runner cost to own?

About $19,718 over 5 years: $7,017 in lost value, $701 in repairs and $12,000 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $34,686 today.

What are the best years of the Toyota 4Runner?

Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (100/100) and the 2019 worst (93/100).

How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota 4Runner have?

1 recall on record with NHTSA.