Used 2012 Toyota 4Runner Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 4Runner, so we've included reviews for other years of the 4Runner since its last redesign.
Love my Freda the 4-Runner-Limited
Cathy Moore, 12/07/2015
2011 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my 4-Runner Thanksgiving of 2011 & I wouldn't trade her for any other vehicle on the road. She has been to Mackinac, North Carolina (twice) South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, New Orleans & never had her in the shop for repairs. We live in NW Ohio where the winters have been pretty brutal the last couple years & she never failed to get me through deep snow & rough roads. We will keep her till the wheels rust off. My husband has a 2007 Tundra that also is still going strong with no shop repairs. Toyota makes the best vehicles on the road bar none.
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4 runner 2011
yermack, 04/24/2012
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've bought '11 model more than one year ago v6 4L. It feels really big but controls are easy and comfortable. Heating-cooling controls do not work properly-you cannot adjust normal temperature. the gas mpg is pretty good for this monster especially if ECO mode is on. Driving very smooth and slow that annoying in the city traffic.
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Bought new in 2011
Nial, 06/16/2020
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
105k undisturbed miles and will get another 105k. No issues at all.
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Solid truck
avoncarguy, 01/24/2012
2011 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research into different SUV options and the 4Runner came out on top. The European options such as the Land Rover, MB M-class, and BMW X-series are all great options, however in these tough economic times the cost differential simply can't be justified - initial purchase price will be $10k+ over a Japanese option and the maintenance charges are outrageous. Since I do not anticipate going off road, I opted for the 4x2 Limited model. Looks just as good and it is a bit cheaper. While the truck may not be that exciting in terms of fun to drive, the reliability is the main reason I bought it. Do some research and you'll be amazed at the statistics around the 4Runner.
Great Car Horrible Tires
nunnally, 10/08/2012
2011 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
I really like this SUV but there is one small problem. THE TIRES ARE NOT AVAILABLE!!!! One of the tires blew out last night after having this car for ONE Week. The dealer told us the tire is not under the bumper to bumper warranty. We would have to purchase a new on if we can find one. The dealership told me that the tire is on national back order. Then they said the last time they had to order one of these Yokohama Geolander 245/60R20 tires it took over 3 months for it to come in. YOU THINK THIS IS SOMETHING TOYOTA WOULD HAVE TO DISCLOSE BEFORE THE SALE! Toyota really screwed us on this one. Stay away from this car unless you know how to fabricate you own tires.
Great value for pre-owned car.
Jennifer Zackary, 05/10/2017
2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Like new.
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Took a Bad Hit; We Didn't Die.
Jim Cunningham, 09/17/2016
updated 04/06/2022
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 148 people found this review helpful
THIS REVIEW IS FOR A 2011 SR-5 4-RUNNER! Generally a good, solid vehicle, but some major disappointments. First, the roof lacks the strength to car-top a 14' boat [145 lbs. plus rack system]. Didn't know that when I bought it, or would have passed. I hate moonroofs and wish they'd get rid of them for this kind of vehicle. In upstate NY it's just a matter of time before temp extremes kill the seal and cause a leak. Eliminate the damn things and put a roll-bar-type reinforcement in the roof. It's an SUV, for God's sake. Secondly, the neutral safety switch failed at 63K, just out of warranty. $400, 2800 miles from home. [The lifters on the hatch failed while it was still warranted and were replaced., The new ones are now getting a bit saggy.] Also, you should not have to kneel in the driveway or wherever to reach the light harness plug. What a-hole thought it was a good idea to put it BEHIND the bumper? My last gripe: the rear seats don't fold flat, so forget napping back there. On the upside, the 4WD is flawless, and I can get way back in the woods during deer season and get 2 dead ones in back for the ride out. Over several long-haul trips, it's been quite comfortable, and it readily accommodates 2 big adults in the back seat during family visits. In sum, I wish I'd gone for the Sequoia, but since I'll own it in January I'll make do for a while. I already sold my boat. UPDATE: I still generally like the vehicle, but my original gripes remain. When we got it I had to splice 2' of cable on our Aliner camper to reach the absurdly-located plug socket for the wire harness. The camper's now 11 years old and we've had our eye on a new one, but it would present the same problem with the short cable. I'm also bald, prone to basal cell skin cancer and HATE having the sun beat down on my head, so I never open the damn moonroof. I'm looking for a 12' cartop fishing boat light enough [and narrow enough] to shove in the back with a bed extender. As I noted, the vehicle is now paid off and serves very well as a family passenger car and for getting to the good hunting and fishing spots. It's also good for over-the-road travel from CNY to Florida several times a year and gets decent gas mileage for what it is. I just had a lot of pricey scheduled service done on it and don't anticipate trading it any time soon, but unless Toyota strengthens the roof, moves the trailer wire plug and offers fold-flat rear seats, I'll be looking at Sequoias and Tahoes when I do. Update: No new problems since last update. Looking at a new, larger camper. Still pissed about the wire harness plug location behind the bumper and will again have to modify the camper cable when we get it. Notice that Toyota didn't change the plug location on the new ones, still insists on putting moonroofs in them and still hasn't redesigned the rear seats to fold flat [plus the front end of the new ones looks like an uncircumsized pecker]. I'd never get another 4-Runner after this. Update March 2018: Nothing to add since last review. Update: I had both radiation for prostate cancer and open heart/bypass surgery since the last review, turned 70 and find it ever more difficult to shove heavy items [like my generator and spare marine battery] over the hump in the back for camping trips, or to kneel on pavement or gravel to plug the camper cable in. Toyota STILL doesn't have the seats fold flat and STILL has the trailer plug behind the bumper on the new ones. I've been looking at pickups, and if I could have anything I wanted I'd have a 4-Runner cut off behind the rear seats, have the cargo area replaced with a 6 1/2' bed and have the towing capacity bumped up another ton. The small Lexus V-8 block would be lovely. If the Honda Ridgeline was a real truck with a standard bed, I'd buy that. It would fit in my driveway and do everything I needed a truck/passenger vehicle to do. Please hurry with it; I'm not getting any younger. Update October 2019: Not much really new, aside from the more frequent need for brake work. I'm not fond of all the electronic and "connectivity" crap in Toyota's new SUV's, so have cooled on the idea of replacing it with a new Sequoia. It's coming up on needing new tires and probably an exhaust system and is overdue for a tune-up [though it runs fine and mileage is the same], so I'm at a crossroads about trading it. Truthfully, I'll find out this week whether or not we'll need to replace our furnace. If so, I'll get all the maintenance done after the holidays and plan to keep it another year. If not, I'll look hard for a good trade deal on a lightly-used Sequoia and move on it soonest [while wishing I could buy a Land Cruiser like the ones they sell in Europe, the Caribbean, and apparently everywhere but here.] On 11/30/19 we were hit almost head-on by an old Silverado pickup. I just got banged up a bit, but my wife [in front passenger seat] was badly injured by the seatbelt. The 4-Runner was totaled. Screw my thumbs-downers.
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Hate my 2011 Toyota 4runner
toyota02011, 04/03/2011
2011 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 70 people found this review helpful
My first experience with toyota and I hate my 4 runner. Poor design of the running boards- they are useless!!! Also what vehicle now days doesn't have an automatic rear hatch. I have the limited model with all the bells and whistles and I think it still feels cheaply made. Very disappointed!!! I want my 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe back. Not a family friendly vehicle. You can't get kids in and out of carseats with the worthless running board in the backseat.
Poor Rear Bumper Design - needs a recall
dmagruder, 03/26/2012
2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nice car, but the body panels (specifically the rear bumper) need to be redesigned. (see below). I am already having to replace it before I've even made my first payment, and Toyota is out of the part because it is in high demand because is a common problem with their current design.
'11 4R better than '05
jdg613, 01/23/2012
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Traded '05 4Runner for '11, and definitely an improvement. Quieter, more responsive handling, just as powerful. Miss the rear door close-assist, and don't understand lack of cross-rails for luggage rack, but add'n of bluetooth phone and leather, electric, heated seats more than acceptable trade-off. This version even classier than '05, and mpg is the same (18/21). Feels bigger, more substantial, and just as good of quality. Like the stylish design, and the add'l height makes me feel more confident on the road.