Toyota

4Runner

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes 4Runner 2WD and 4Runner 4WD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 57; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 145, about 3.2x this model's typical 45; recalls: 12, about 4x this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota 4Runner
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	4Gas	19	270	$3,300	12	145	1 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 53%, STRUCTURE 7%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%
complaints: 145, about 3.2x this model's typical 45 recalls: 12, about 4x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	4Gas	19	270	$3,300	10	162	1 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 62%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5%, STRUCTURE 4%
complaints: 162, about 3.6x this model's typical 45 recalls: 10, about 3.3x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	3Gas	19	270	$3,300	8	96	1 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 63%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%, SERVICE BRAKES 5%
complaints: 96, about 2.8x this model's typical 34 recalls: 8, about 2.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	3Gas	18	270	$3,450	6	35	1 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 21%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%
complaints: 35, above this model's typical 34 recalls: 6, about 2x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 39 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	3Gas	18	270	$3,450	7	76	1 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, AIR BAGS 9%
complaints: 76, about 2.2x this model's typical 34 recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	3Gas	18	270	$3,450	0	0	1 (1 open)	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 34 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	18	270	$3,450	8	77	1 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, AIR BAGS 10%
complaints: 77, about 2.3x this model's typical 34 recalls: 8, about 2.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	18	270	$3,450	5	35	1 (1 open)	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 28%, SERVICE BRAKES 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 35, above this model's typical 34 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 45 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Gas	18	270	$3,450	5	57	0	STEERING 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, AIR BAGS 9%
complaints: 57, about 1.7x this model's typical 34 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Gas	18	270	$3,450	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 34 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Gas	17	270	$3,650	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 34 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	3Gas	17	270	$3,650	1	33	0	STEERING 23%, SUSPENSION 19%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%
complaints: 33, below this model's typical 34 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 76 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	3Gas	17	270	$3,650	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 34 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	3Gas	17	270	$3,650	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 34 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	3Gas	17	270	$3,650	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 34 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	5Gas, Hybrid	22	278	$2,850	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 57 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 19 to 2025: 22

Owner complaints2010: 145 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota 4Runner to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.