1990 Toyota 4Runner Review

Name: 1990 Toyota 4Runner Review
Brand: Toyota
Price: 3772 USD
Rating: 4.3 (21 reviews)

1991 Toyota 4Runner 4 Dr SR5 V6 4WD Wagon

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Introduced in mid-1989, the 1990 4Runner is based on the 1989 Pickup. Rear ABS is standard, but works only in 2WD. Removable rear roof section disappears. Shift-on-the-fly 4WD is now optional. Two- and four-door models are available.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2dr SUV 4WD 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.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$240/mo

$186/mo

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4.3

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1990 4Runner-the best

jj, 06/03/2005

1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4dr SUV 4WD

I have put 224000 miles on my 1990 Toyota 4-Runner with virtually no problems. It still runs like new. It is truly an amazing vehicle.

My Best Vehicle!

Ron, 11/28/2008

1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4dr SUV 4WD

I have had my 4Runner for 10 years now having bought it used with 75000 miles on it. It scared me at first because I thought I was driving a truck after owning a small Honda Civic. This baby has been through thick and thin with me. I have used as a true SUV and not a show car like I've seen in California. Some have complained of now guts or power. I have the V6 engine with a 5 speed and …

A real trooper

aadst, 09/25/2002

1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2dr SUV 4WD

I found this vehicle to be tough and dependable. The roll rate is a little excessive, but this is probably more due to the progressive rear springs and oversized 31" tires. Also, it couldn't move out of it's own way. But as a tough vehicle for work or play, it's an excellent choice. My sister backed into me with a Corolla, which suffered $3000 in damage, while I took less than …

yota tough, 1990 4-runner sr-5, 5speed.

john maddox, 09/21/2015

1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4dr SUV 4WD

Bought 10 years ago with 220,000 miles,now has 300,000. 3.0 burns quart of oil about 1,000 miles, 19mpg on highway, 1 cambelt, front axles once, one great vehicle.

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1990 4Runner Highlights

Trim:

SR5

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$240/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	43.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver2 / 5
Passenger3 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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1990 Toyota 4Runner Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2dr SUV 4WD 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.}

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What’s new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2dr SUV 4WD 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.

Most helpful consumer reviews

1990 4Runner-the best

My Best Vehicle!

A real trooper

yota tough, 1990 4-runner sr-5, 5speed.

1990 4Runner Highlights

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2dr SUV 4WD 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.}