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2024 Toyota

4Runner 2WD

Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L

Toyota 4Runner: best and worst years
2024 Toyota 4Runner 2WD (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2025 model year); you're viewing the 2024.

2025 photoRL GNZLZCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S5)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

HP
270
Power to weight
0.057 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.73
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
9 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STRUCTURE23%
  • AIR BAGS15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • SERVICE BRAKES15%
  • ENGINE8%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 13 total.

Toyota 4Runner: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

39 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jan 30, 2026SERVICE BRAKEST-TT-0788-25 Rev1

    Customers state Parking Brake efficiency concerns. The conditions can include the following: • The Parking Brake Pedal feels loose or requires full depression for proper engagement. • When not fully depressed, effectiveness on steep surfaces may be reduced, allowing the vehicle to roll with transmission in Neutral. • When not fully depressed, effectiveness on steep surfaces may be reduced, allowing the vehicle to roll slightly with transmission in Park.

  • Jan 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0106-22 Rev2

    OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.

  • Jan 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0001-26

    Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.

  • Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERT-SB-0055-24 Rev2

    Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual a

  • Aug 15, 2025SERVICE BRAKEST-TT-0788-25

    Customers state Parking Brake efficiency concerns. The conditions can include the following: • The PKB Pedal feels loose or requires full depression for proper engagement. • Ineffective on steep surfaces, allowing the vehicle to roll with transmission in Neutral. • Ineffective on steep surfaces, allowing the vehicle to roll slightly with transmission in Park. [Transmission Dependency]

  • Jun 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0058-23 Rev1

    The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

  • Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-TT-0780-25

    To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.

  • Feb 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0013-24 Rev1

    The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/Remove Key, is also available. Once a key is removed, it can never be reused.

  • and 31 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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.