2004 Toyota 4Runner Review

Name: 2004 Toyota 4Runner Review
Brand: Toyota
Price: 9995 USD
Rating: 4.8 (380 reviews)

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2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD 4dr SUV Shown

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Pros

Powerful engines, well mannered on pavement, rugged off-road capability, comfortable cabin, long list of standard equipment.

Cons

Cargo capacity isn't much more than what many compact SUVs offer.

What’s new

A third-row seat is now optional on SR5 and Limited models. Black running boards are standard on SR5 and Sport models, and the optional navigation system now includes a rearview back-up monitor.

Edmunds says

Highly capable whether on the pavement or in the dirt, the 4Runner is a well-rounded midsize SUV, and one of our favorites, particularly with this year's third-row seat option.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A) 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 $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$218/mo

$192/mo

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Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Toyota 4Runner.

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Good All Around Vehicle

patagoniaguy2, 02/17/2015

2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)

I purchased my 2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 8 months ago and it had 159,000 miles, it now has 170,000. Overall it has been a great vehicle. The ride is very smooth and the 4 wheel drive has been great. Since I purchased it I have had to have somethings fixed. The exhaust manifolds on the 2003-2009 4Runners have an issue with leaking. I had them replaced with an aftermarket part, and …

Best vehicle I have ever owned or driven

mmon10, 02/15/2011

2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

We got our 2004 SR5 V8 4WD 4Runner a couple of years ago as a certified pre-owned. It had about 50k miles, drove like new. Never gave us any issues at all, always ran like a champ and never needed any repairs. I drove that truck over countless miles of bad road and it wouldn't rattle, wouldn't waiver, and never broke down. Change out the oil and put gas in it and you were good to go. The …

275,000 and counting

Alex, 04/03/2016

2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)

I bought my 04 4Runner in February 2007 with 24k miles. It had 275k now. Basic maintenance it's all I've done it has never giving me any problems. From Virginia to Miami Florida over 30 times with no problems sometimes pulling two motorcycles in a 5x8 trailer. I love my 4Runner.

Smart vehicle purchase

apache1894, 12/23/2014

2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

I bought my 4Runner used, with 74,000 miles on it in Feb. 2013. I was not concerned about the mileage, as the engines on these SUV's only begin to break in about about 100,000 miles. The vehicle is heavy, and feels as durable and as robust as a tank...and I used to be a M-1 Abrams tank commander, so I know toughness when I see it! :o) As the truck sports a "mild mannered" 4.7L …

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2004 4Runner Highlights

Trim:

SR5

Base MSRP	$27,270
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$218/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	42.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles