Used 2018 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Solid Toyota but under powered
John, Avon, CT, 01/03/2019
updated 01/19/2023
Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I came off of a 2008 4Runner Limited with 210,000 miles. Loved it and didn't want to part with it but... it was time to let it go. After putting only 4K on my used 2016 Limited CPO (bought with 34k miles) I'm not so sure I did the right thing. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely a solid vehicle with great interior, tech features, full time 4WD etc. etc. It's definitely seems down on power as compared to my old one. Even if the engine is rated 40HP and torque more, it drives completely differently. It continually shifts into lower gear when the slightest push of the accelerator is used. If you try to accelerate normally (just normally mind you) the green ECO light goes out and the gas mileage indicator goes right down to 14 or 15 MPG. Even on trips with the cruise set to 75 I only get 17 MPG, combined around town I'm down to 16.4 as indicated by the mileage gauge. Now I get that it's heavy, but I also own a 2011 Camaro SS convertible M6 that has some bolt on's and a tune and it makes 420 rear wheel HP and 425 torque and it gets 16.6 MPG with me doing a daily beating on it. It also weighs 4,110 lbs, but of course is a bit more aerodynamic than the 4Runner. What I'm getting at here is the Camaro V8 engine is making close to 490 HP at the engine and it somehow gets the same MPG as a 270HP V6? C'mon Toyota, you can do better! My old 4Runner did a consistent 18+MPG combined and only dropped below that when I used 4WD. Whatever they did to the gearing, trans shift points etc. etc. made the drive-ability much much worse than my old 2008. Other than the sluggishness and constant shifting it runs well and is easy to drive, has great features, tons of interior space etc. But they did eliminate the nice little fold out tray that was in the top of the center console, it was a great place to put your morning breakfast sandwich while you drove to work or elsewhere. Update: 7/2019 Vehicle ran great through the winter months, the full time 4 wheel drive is a nice feature here in New England. I never noticed tire slippage and the traction control light only came on a few times. I did re-use my Blizzaks and rims from my 2018 4Runner so they helped traction a lot. Dealer replaced the passenger side air bag on a recall notice, no issues there. I did notice that the engine rattles a LOT on start up and even after warmed up is quite loud. Took it to the dealer and they said it's normal: the engine has a known rattle to it due to piston slap when cold. I just wanted to make sure and also get a complaint in while it's on warranty. I hope it's another 210,000 trouble free miles like my 2018! I eventually got used to the lack of power, but it still bugs me on trips north when the engine has to downshift for most hills on the highway. My 2003 Pathfinder never did that, even loaded up with 3 people and snowboard gear. Update 1/1/2022. SAVED OUR LIVES This vehicle saved my and my wife's life. We were hit on the highway by a person that lost control while trying to pass me on the right. We were spun into the grassy median / drainage ditch where we rolled and flipped several times. Amazingly I am unhurt and my wife only has whiplash and a small cut on her elbow. Police called it a Christmas miracle. If you saw the vehicle you'd never guess that we walked away. Every air bag went off except for the 2 front ones, which saved us from facial injury either by design or default. We obviously didn't need them. We were wearing seatbelts. The vehicle took a severe beating but completely protected us. Every window was broken except for the drivers door and the moonroof. Amazingly, the doors still opened. Heck of a good cabin structure!
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Ted Stewart, Slidell, LA, 12/26/2017
updated 12/28/2020
Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Get you one,you won't be sorry! My wife loves it! It's all she'll drive.
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Jim, Houston, TX, 11/24/2017
Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Received the best price in the Houston area for a new 2018 Limited 4Runner. Easy process. Built my trust quickly. Scott was great at being straightforward for everything from trade in values to pricing. I wasn't pressured in any way, but was offered professional advice when I needed it. The whole process was great. Thanks again Scott. I will let all my friends know about Fred Haas Toyota Country.
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