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Toyota 4Runner

5th gen Toyota 4Runner 2010–2024

What buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

  • Sought after: 4.0L V6 V6 One source so far

    Autotrader's writer ranks it among the best V6 engines ever built. The 5th gen is the last 4Runner to use it.1

  • Sought after: 2020 and later 2020–2024 One source so far

    Autotrader recommends these years for Toyota Safety Sense-P, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.1

  • Avoid: 2010 to 2012 model years 2010–2012 Less sought after One source so far

    Autotrader reports owner complaints about brakes, electrical faults, rust and peeling paint on these years, and says to take care rather than to stay away.1

  • Avoid: 2013 to 2016 model years 2013–2016 Less sought after

    SlashGear names these years to avoid, citing complaint counts and recalls. Autotrader disagrees and is fine with 2013 to 2015.2,1

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Sources

  1. Autotrader best years
  2. SlashGear