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.
4Runner Limited
rnt76, 11/06/2011
2011 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle. I owned a 2006 SR5 and this one has lots of improvements. The extra ground clearance and lack of plastic body cladding that 4th generation 4 Runners had makes this model better for off-road use. Very smooth on the road; handles great with plenty of power.
It's a Truck!
toytruck1, 03/15/2013
2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Had my 2012 for 10 months with 8,200 on the clock. Be aware: the 3 models have different suspensions; the SR5 being the softest. I didn't need the Trail, the Limited was a bit pricey, so I opted for the SR5. I swapped out the soft factory shocks for Bilstein HD's all around. Well worth it. No more nose dive or side to side wallowing. Gas mileage excellent. I consistently average 19.5-20 mpg. T4R is built like a tank and very tight; no squeaks or rattles. A few caveats: a few interior bits are cheap (door grips), transmission is quick to upshift, could use more sound deadening. Engine feels like it has less than 270 hp, but mash the pedal and it scoots. No problems to date. Nice truck!
Love this 4runner; loved last 4runner
4runnersRock, 11/10/2010
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Sold 1998 v6 ltd 4runner for 2011. Couldn't afford Ltd, but no regrets. Tried a few crossovers first(Highlander & glitzy cheaper Veracruz) but once in 4runner I knew it was the one. V6 in 2011 is so much more powerful than v6 in 1998(w/o giving up same gas mileage- avg 19.8 mpg), more spacious too & rides high which makes me feel like a queen & easy to see when navigating traffic. Love Toy kept the power tailgate window (no one else has this). Fold down flat back seats- great for dogs & hauling long items. Cargo space better than crossovers. 4runner's great quality, reliability, style, rear psgr heat, & 2-year Free maint very nice to have. Will keep 12+ yrs again. Very happy w/ choice!
ALMOST 5 YRS OF OWNERSHIP
ROBERT, 07/22/2017
updated 02/04/2022
2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is our third 4runner & (still have the 1998 limited & the 2008 limited). The 2012 runs great but is a little underpowered getting up to freeway speeds quickly. Doors sound tinny when closing. More room inside than the older models. Third row seat never used to date. Leather option still looks great. Nav screen not illuminated enough. Overall satisfied as it never has had problems. Plan to keep atleast a few more years. It's garaged and i use amsoil with mobil one oil filters on all three.
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Colorado Kid, 11/29/2010
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased our 11' 4runner - Pearl White, black leather. Couldn't be happier- this 4runner remains as quiet and solid as my 06'. Don't know of another vehicle (especially in Colorado) that holds its value and performs as well as 4 runners do. Test drive one and compare; I did and will always have a 4 runner in my garage.
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