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1996 Toyota

4Runner 4WD

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.4 L

Toyota 4Runner: best and worst years
1996 Toyota 4Runner 4WD

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PhotoOleg YunakovCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STRUCTURE41%
  • SUSPENSION25%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4%
  • AIR BAGS2%
  • POWER TRAIN2%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 92 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

Source: www.toyota.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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

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