Used 2013 Toyota 4Runner Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 4Runner, so we've included reviews for other years of the 4Runner since its last redesign.
Tough, capable, and reliable
JG, 01/16/2019
2013 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Purchased 5yrs ago as a certified preowned with 13k miles. Now has 105k miles and still going strong even with some abuse I’ve given it now and then. I’ve been mudding in it, taken it through many miles of loose beach sand/dunes, miles of rocky trails, forded about 3 feet of water on a few occasions, had it teetering on two wheels, towed with it, taken family trips from Texas to California, Wisconsin, and Florida. All this and it’s never let me down. We have the 3rd row seats and they have come in handy. The third row is perfect for kids and those about 5’ tall or less. I’m 6’ and I can ride about an hour or so before becoming uncomfortable in the third row. Gas mileage on pure highway is about 20 mpg at 70mph. If I really baby it I can get 22mpg but that’s driving with a light foot and no more than 65mph. Normal mixed driving I get in the 18s. I have bfgoodrich ko2 tires which I highly recommend. At 60k miles they still have good tread left. Acceleration is adequate. Only time if yearned for more power was trying to pass vehicles at highway speeds going up steep grades at higher elevations. It’s towing limit is 5k lbs but I’ve felt more comfortable towing about 3.5k lbs. above that you start to really feel the weight. Resale value is also fantastic. Recently refinanced the 4Runner to get some equity out of it and the bank said the reatail value is $28K. It’s crazy that a 5yr old car with over a 100k miles is still worth $28K. I plan on keeping this car at least to 200k miles and hopefully 300k miles.
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4RUNNER 4ever
Ann Marie, 08/21/2016
2013 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is a workhorse vehicle. Not overly fancy, but just enough to fit my needs. Didn't want to pay for a bunch of features I don't need such as third row seating or navigation....my kids are grown and my phone has navigation. So I'm happy! Love my truck!!!
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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!
ALMOST 5 YRS OF OWNERSHIP
ROBERT, 07/22/2017
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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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After one year, love it as much as the day I bought it.
yngturk, 05/29/2014
2013 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
An extremely solid, truck-based SUV. Purchased new in 2013. After 13-months now has 20k miles and it's only been to the shop for oil changes. Ride is better than most trucks, but the build is solid and body stiffness is superb. Seats are quite comfortable, as are heater/AC and the overall ride. My wife -- the ultimate judge of comfort, with a bad back -- has no problem taking road trips in this vehicle. I mostly use this as a commuter vehicle, but occasionally haul stuff or go camping off-road. Average 21.3 MPG in combo city/highway. Engine is more than adequate. It's the perfect vehicle for my needs. A well-engineered, reliable ride.
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