Used 1997 Toyota 4Runner SUV Consumer Reviews
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Simply the Best
Virginian, 06/03/2003
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought new in '97 and not one problem. Extremely reliable - almost bomb proof (when was the last time you saw a Toyota SUV being towed?). Quiet interior. Great off-road vehicle with good on-road ride. Adequate towing cability with good gas mileage for a SUV. If there is a better 1997 mid- size on/off road combination SUV on the market, I haven't been in it. Did I mention this vehicle is reliable?
Wouldn't Recommend
Turner, 03/12/2003
1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Don't trust everything you read in Conumer reports about this SUV. I purchase my 1997 4runner in August 2002. Vehicle had 57,000 miles and was a Toyota "Certified" Used Vehicle. Two months later I noticed a heavy shimmy when I applied the brakes between 40 and 50 MPH. Then on cold mornings the transmission wouldn't shift into drive until the engine warmed up. Took it to my dealer, $800...!! to replace front rotors and rear brake drum which had cracked (still under Certified warranty but brake parts not covered). Tech couldn't figure out why the transmission won't shift when cold...
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238,000 miles and still going strong!
DeFoor, 06/23/2005
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd 4 runner. I have only replaced the water pump and timing belt. The truck still looks great inside and out. If you want reliability Toyota trucks are the way to go. I expect to get at least another 150k. I don't drive like you mamma either, these are hard miles. The 4 wheel drive is there when you need it, it will climb some steep hills. If you are worried about good dealer service- don't, you will not need it!
238,000 miles and still going strong!
DeFoor, 06/23/2005
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd 4 runner. I have only replaced the water pump and timing belt. The truck still looks great inside and out. If you want reliability Toyota trucks are the way to go. I expect to get at least another 150k. I don't drive like you mamma either, these are hard miles. The 4 wheel drive is there when you need it, it will climb some steep hills. If you are worried about good dealer service- don't, you will not need it!
PA salt killed my frame
brian., 12/29/2008
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
1997 4Runner SR5 4WD. Bought it 7 yrs old with 103K miles. Replaced antisway bar link a year later and noticed a lot of new frame surface rust. 5 years since i bought it the frame rusted through. What a shame, it was a typical strong, solid Toyota. It would have run for 100K or more no problem.