Used 2002 Toyota 4Runner SUV Consumer Reviews
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Excellent Reliability & Utility
Ryan, 06/16/2008
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 2WD Sport Edition in Thundercloud color. Bought used w/135k. Now have 145k miles. It's been totally reliable, except for one minor 4Runner weakness - that darned power antenna! I replaced it myself for about $25. Otherwise it's been perfect. Can be a bit bouncy on rough roads, but it is a truck after all. Found the seats a little uncomfortable for my legs the first 2 months, but now OK. The utility is perfect for me & love open-air feeling. Size is perfect for me, but might be tight for larger/heavier people (somewhat narrow vehicle). Nice seat fabric on Sport Edition! MPG avg: 20city/24hwy. Rides on Michelin LTX tires.
Almost perfect, but not quite
Harve, 05/15/2002
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 4runner has a lovely ride. It's not at all truckish. However, it's no car. The 4runner is smooth and quiet on the road. It doesn't have quite the pep I'd sometimes like, but it's improving as the miles increase. The gas mileage is also a little disappointing, although we do manage to get an average of about 19 mpg around town. There is lots of room in the 4runner. We can have two kids' car seats in the back and not have to have the front seats forward. The room behind the rear seats is enormous and we have never needed additional space. In the winter the 4WD capabilities and additional electronic additions such as ABS, VSC, etc. really helped and gave a sense of confidence.
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South America!!!
Jack Crowley, 07/24/2018
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
130,000 miles, bumper/grill/light guards, roof rack-canoe carrier. 265/70/16 Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar tires/ color is white. Has been awesome truck, sits out (a little mossy!)- guy asked me if I would sell it, has two sons wanting to take a year off from Wall Street and drive to South America from Seattle! I said , "where- Peru or Chile?" He said "no- Tierra Del Fuego!!! -the very bottom!!!" He thought it would be the perfect ride! Wow- made me feel real good! Needless, I'm keeping it- unless Toyota comes out with a similar size! New ones too big and cumbersome and electrified!!!
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vvti168, 06/16/2002
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is sized very nicely to fit into compact parking spots. In addition, its size makes it very maneuverable on road and off. The build quality is phenomenal and the switchgear feels well put together. I like the heated mirrors, power rear window and especially the safety features (ABS, VSC, Trac). The only real gripes that I have are the gas mileage and the tipsy feeling that I get when I negotiate certain curves (feels like it'll roll even though it really won't).
Toyota Money pit
Mike Engler, 12/15/2005
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a well built, solid car. At 165,000 it is free of rattles and squeeks. That is the only good news about this vehicle. Mine is a mechanical nightmare. I have driven an average of 47000 highway miles per year since 1989, and usually keep my vehicles until they hit 150000-17500 miles. A list of previous cars: 1989 Taurus, 1992 T-bird, 1995 T-bird, 1996 Jeep cherokee, 1999 Grand Cherokee. Never had to replace a Transmission in any of those. The Toyota's lasted 80000 miles. Other firsts: Radiator fan and water pump at 100000 miles, 4 wheel drive Actuator(s) at 165000 miles (another $1900). Average trip to the dealer costs $1000. I'll be trading this fine vehicle ASAP. Buyers beware