2008 Toyota 4Runner Review
- $10,995good price$1,084 below market176,926 miles1 Accident, 1 Owner, Personal use6cyl AutomaticMira Auto Sales North (77 mi away)
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
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Located in Dayton, OH
*****2008 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x2 4dr SUV (4.0L V6) * Looks and Runs Great, Don't Wait Too Long. ***Get ready to ENJOY! You won't find a better CA...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEZU14R68K014930
Stock: 014930
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-14-2023 - 294,726 miles1 Accident, 3 Owners, Personal use6cyl AutomaticBrown County Motors (95 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Russellville, OH
We are located at 601 N Columbus St. Russellville OH 45168. For the quickest information on this vehicle please call 9**-2**-2*** or 5**-4**-5***. Thi...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEBU14R48K032568
Stock: 23118
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-29-2023 - $13,495fair price$97 below market132,697 milesNo accidents, 5 Owners, Rental vehicle6cyl AutomaticICars Imports (101 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Fairfield, OH
2008 Toyota 4RUNNER SR5 4X4 - 4DR SPORT EDITION SUV -- 4.0L V6 F DOHC 24V -- VERY CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT -- POWER MOONROOF -- POWER WINDOWS AND SEATS --...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEBU14R28K019141
Stock: 4758
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-29-2023 - 235,648 milesNo accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticSolid Rock Auto Group (125 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Garrettsville, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEBU17R48K024157
Stock: X450
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-12-2024 - 238,605 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticBizzarro's Fleetwing Auto Sales (199 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Erie, PA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEBU17R68K027187
Stock: FW1020
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-17-2024 - $11,500good price$1,753 below market142,925 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Rental vehicle6cyl AutomaticBest Auto Sales (245 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Roanoke, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEBU14R78K013397
Stock: 013397
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-02-2024 - 150,314 milesFrame damage reported, 6 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle6cyl AutomaticXchange Motors (297 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Addison, IL
Xchange Motors 870 S Fiene DriveAddison Illinois 60101 www.xchangemotors.com (6**)-5**-0***
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Title issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEBU14R88K020360
Stock: XM591
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-11-2023 - $9,699good price$1,883 below market178,800 miles4 Accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticCedars Cars (298 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Chantilly, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEBU14R78K014212
Stock: 014212
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-15-2023 - $14,695fair price$1,123 above market167,508 milesNo accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticChicago Car Loft (299 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
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Located in Northbrook, IL
2008 Toyota 4Runner Sport - call (3**)8**-3***167,457 mi 4WD Automatic 4.0L4WD/AWDABS BrakesAM/FM StereoAir ConditioningAlloy WheelsAutomatic Transmis...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEBU14R38K029175
Stock: AB2914
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-16-2023
Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
- Strong V6 engine, smooth highway ride, above-average off-road capability.
Cons
- Third-row seat doesn't fold flat and has little legroom when in use, below-average cargo capacity.
What’s new
The 2008 Toyota 4Runner gets the formerly optional side curtain airbags as standard equipment.
Edmunds says
A longtime favorite of ours, the 2008 Toyota 4Runner is a traditional midsize SUV that does just about everything well. Consumers who don't plan on much recreational use, however, would be better served by a top crossover.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2008 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Vehicle overview
Sport-utility vehicles, if one was to paraphrase George Bush Sr., have become considerably "kinder and gentler" in the past 10 years. And that's been a good thing -- crossover models, with their car-based architecture and on-road-biased handling, are much better suited for the way most consumers use their SUVs. But there are still people who like the idea of owning a traditional truck-based SUV, and for them, there's the 2008 Toyota 4Runner.
The body-on-frame 4Runner, a mainstay of Toyota's lineup since the mid-1980s, still has the expected rugged good looks and true off-road capability of a stout, no-nonsense sport-utility vehicle. This might seem like a misguided philosophy when you consider that few SUV owners actually go off-road, but Toyota looks at the situation a bit differently. It sees the 4Runner's all-terrain capability as a selling point over its rivals. If you want a "soft roader," there are plenty to choose from -- Toyota's redesigned Highlander is a perfect example. But if you want a midsize SUV that doesn't faint at the first sign of dirt, the Toyota 4Runner is still the real deal.
This isn't to say the 4Runner is a feckless choice for urban duty. It drives well, has a powerful V6 or available V8 under the hood, and is reasonably comfortable. But there's no getting away from the fact that it's an older model last redesigned in 2003. Among the old guard of SUVs, the 4Runner still holds its own, though three of its closest competitors, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Pathfinder and Dodge Durango, have been significantly updated this year. Compared to most modern crossovers, the 2008 Toyota 4Runner is outclassed in terms of interior space, ride quality and fuel efficiency. SUV shoppers not planning on doing much towing or outdoor recreation would be much better off with something like a Highlander, GMC Acadia or Nissan Murano.
Performance & mpg
The Toyota 4Runner is available with rear- or four-wheel drive and one of two engines. The standard 4.0-liter V6 makes 236 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. The optional 4.7-liter V8 generates 260 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque. All 4Runners get a five-speed automatic transmission. Towing capacity is 7,300 pounds on V8 models, while V6 models top out at 5,000 pounds. Fuel economy estimates for four-wheel-drive 2008 4Runners stand at 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway for the V6 and 14/17 mpg for the V8.
Safety
All models come standard with antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability control and roll-sensing side-curtain airbags for the first and second rows of seating. Front seat side airbags are also standard. In government crash testing, the 2008 Toyota 4Runner earned four out of five stars in the frontal-impact category and a perfect five stars for side impacts. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, the vehicle earned a top "Good" rating for its protection of occupants in frontal-offset and side-impact collisions.
Driving
Both engines move the 4Runner out quickly. Although the V8 is a must if you plan on doing any serious towing, most buyers will be happy with the less expensive and more fuel-efficient V6. When driven on pavement, the 2008 Toyota 4Runner delivers a smooth, controlled ride, and handling around turns is surprisingly tight and responsive for a traditional body-on-frame sport-ute. Models with the X-REAS system have their dampers diagonally linked. (The front left damper, or shock, is linked to the rear right and the front right is linked to the rear left.) The system helps improve on-road handling and dampens body roll and pitch. Taken off-road, this Toyota SUV is right at home, tackling steep passes with little drama and delivering an almost luxurious ride even on rutted trails.
Interior
The Toyota 4Runner offers roomy quarters for four to five passengers. The optional third-row seat strikes us as an afterthought, however. It provides minimal legroom even for kids and it doesn't fold flat into the floor. Instead, each half of the 50/50 third-row seat must be stowed in an upright position along the sideboards or removed completely if you want to carry cargo. The overall design of the interior is aesthetically pleasing and functional, with most controls easy to find and use. Our only major ergonomic complaint concerns the climate controls, which look like intuitive dials but work more like joysticks. Maximum cargo capacity is 75 cubic feet, which trails behind most of the 4Runner's midsize competitors.
2008 Toyota 4Runner models
The 2008 Toyota 4Runner is a midsize SUV. It comes in three trim levels: SR5, Sport and Limited. Standard features on the base SR5 include 16-inch wheels, automatic climate control with rear vents, remote keyless entry, cruise control, full power accessories including a power rear window, tilt steering wheel, power front seats (V8 models), a trip computer and a CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary audio jack. Stepping up to the Sport Edition adds larger 17-inch wheels, "X-REAS" shock absorbers, color-keyed exterior mirrors, power front seats (V6 models), special seat fabric and a telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. High-dollar Limited models pick up illuminated running boards, 18-inch wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 115-volt power outlet, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a six-CD changer and satellite radio.
Options include a navigation system, Bluetooth, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, a premium JBL audio system, a third-row seat and a two-tier cargo shelf. The X-REAS shocks are optional for the Limited and come with a height-adjustable rear air suspension.
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
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The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Toyota 4Runner from 2008-2022.for Average Midsize SUV
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2008 4Runner Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $28,415 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $241/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 42.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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