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1990 Toyota

4Runner 2WD

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Toyota 4Runner: best and worst years
1990 Toyota 4Runner 2WD (photo 1 of 2)

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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
176 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,788 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
78
Reported injuries
8

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING43%
  • POWER TRAIN16%
  • STRUCTURE9%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC8%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 88 total.

Toyota 4Runner: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.