2024 Toyota 4Runner Consumer Reviews
Pricing
SR5 - $42,100 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$38,933Prices based on sales in VA thru 9/1/25
Final assembly in Japan
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2024 4Runner, so we've included reviews for other years of the 4Runner since its last redesign.
Everyone loves the Nautical Blue Metallic color!
Mike G, 02/21/2024
2024 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very smooth ride, despite reviews to the contrary.
4Runner is Retro, Planted, and Intuitive To Drive
Spychic, 01/23/2024
2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
So coming off of 25 yrs driving Grand Cherokees, when I rented a 4x2 SR5, I was somehow blown away. Sure, it had more tech than my 2013 Jeep does, but it was how it FELT, secure and solid. Even though the doors and floors have far too little insulation for my liking causing a tin can sensation when entering and exiting, the Jeep is always somehow more fatiguing of a drive that what this was. Not only did I still have energy after a 4.5 hour trip, but being a taller the 4Runner made it easier to navigate and therefore less taxing. The seat hurt my tail bone after 2 hours and was not that comfortable, but the rental had 25k miles. Hoped the used one I picked up with 10k is a bit better or else we'll be adding a cushion for long drives. I have the 40th Anniversary Special Edition and can't stop looking at it. The side decals pay homage to Hot Wheels cars I played with as a child but also distinguish if from the other 4 or 5 black 4Runners bound to be in the park lot with you since this is an extremely popular model, with good reason. The Grand Cherokee is a better 4x4, that is to say, more user friendly b/c it is AWD and in my Trailhawk model, employed a LSD or limited slip differential in the rear, and in doing so, allowed the front turning radius to be unphased by sharp turns. By contrast, when it snowed, even wearing the street tires Toyota equips this trim with, the 4Runner performed admirably. But, turning radius is near to a driving hazard if you're not accustomed to it. Without the LSD, it mean both front and rear axles and, more specifically both front tires, are turning simultaneously. What this means is that turning too sharply results in a binding effect - termed "winding up" or something similar. When it first happened to me, it was on wet snowy pavement but alarmed to think I may have purchased a damaged vehicle. Instead, after much ridicule, bloggers and 4Runner group junkies assured me this is normal but not to use 4x4 on dry pavement or turn sharply. Got it! But otherwise, this is a genuine 4x4 system that will allow you to crawl over and through most off road courses you want to traverse. But in snow, JGC has this one beat - at least until I get my baby new shoes. In many ways, though the 4Runner cabin is antiquated, 10 years old or more in design, it is much more user friendly. Every oversized knob and button is well labeled and within reach. By contrast, the Grand Cherokee models I test drove put most all their tech and controls into a single driver screen that was complicated and time consuming to sort through. Nothing a driver can do on the fly in traffic or at highway speeds. But Grands have superior technology to say the least of the quiet and high end appointments in their cabins. First thing I thought was, but what if the dog gets sick all over this stuff? One of 2 pups did get sick in the 4Runner and I simply brushed it clean, dumped the weather proof floor mats (that Jeeps charges extra for) and rinsed it off. Done. Caveats - the 4Runner is very loud. My model has a dealer installed TRD Pro exhaust making it much worse, until the engine warms up. But also, being higher up and squared off, it is an enormous amount of wind noise. I keep looking around to see if a window is down. Lol. Am getting accustomed to it after a few weeks, but jumping back into the Jeep was a shock b/c Jeeps are whisper quiet. You will never get your baby to fall asleep taking them for a ride in the Runner. Another Caveat, apparently, is gas mileage. I experienced BETTER gas mileage in the rental 4Runner, likely due to it being a 4x2 (lighter) but also not roof rack causing drag such as is the case in my Jeep. Currently averaging just 14.5 in the Runner so the 40th Anniversary model 4x4 IS THIRSTY as has been noted in other reviews. But is still likely to beat the 13mg the Jeep got around town with the best air/oil filters and synthetic fluids and OEM sized Falken Wildpeaks. Overall, this is a reliable and solid vehicle that is worth the price we pay. Unlike Jeeps which have such reliability issues that one 4x4 shop I stopped into said to "sell it and get a 4Runner" rather than put any money into the suspension repairs it needs (new rear shocks now for the 3rd time in 33k miles and something also going on with the right passenger assembly -- just not as noticeable with the PLUSH Quadra Lift air suspension). Being 2.5 years away from retirement, this was a financially motivated decision. Even if it cost more now, the hope is it will not cost me in the long run.
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So much for Toyota reliability
4x4er, 03/14/2023
updated 08/12/2025
2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
33 of 46 people found this review helpful
Update 8/10/25 I found the drivers door sill guard has what looked like bubbled paint under it.( It is not stopped on either ) Pulled off the trim and yep. Worse once scratched it looks like it was rusting from the inside and the sill had not broken paint in that spot. I keep my vehicle show room look new so it's not from being unkept. Very disappointed. My 19 never had this issue. Now I have to get some replacement tabs as they break if you use them more than once usually and clean up the rust spot. After I'll put textured door sill tape over the area before replacing the sill trim. It really does seem the drop in Toyota quality started in 2020. That being said the 6th Gens build quality is far worse. ( Update that pulls vibration was because the front differential was bad from the factory and after visiting other dealerships they noted the differential was full of metal. They replaced the entire front differential. I am waiting for a software update for the radio as well. With as many problems that I've had, I will probably keep this over the new Toyotas since their quality seems far less than my 23. (Update: I have only 14k miles and now have a heavy pulsing vibration from the front of the vehicle. Toyota did the dynamic dampener TSB. This did not fix the issue and now the dealership is having to replace the entire front differential. This is a multiple year problem Toyota has not resolved. Unless you go aftermarket to eliminate the Needle bearing on the driver side it seems this issue will return. Not impressed. I fixed the windshield noises by removing the windshield cowl and placing foam weatherstripping along the plastic tabs and where it makes contact with the windshield. This is well documented on the forums and the fix does work. The dealership has no clue and will not even bother. As a long time Toyota owner I am deeply disappointed. (Old) the dash makes so much noise driving. I have heard it started in 2021 when Toyota cut back on their sound deadening when assembling the dash. Back to the dealership I go. I had moisture in one headlight at 300 miles and now at 1500 it sounds like the windshield is making a horrible tapping/glass on metal sound over any road imperfections. I am going back to the dealership for the windshield a second time now. It sounds horrible and may be the windshield seal it's self is bad. So disappointed update: the dealership is clueless and I am looking into trying to fix it myself. May be the poor cowl design. If it is the windshield nothing short of a full replacement will fix this. This is very distracting and needs to be a recall or TSB Toyota
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Fantastic investment and great price.
Fritz Katy, Tx, 11/28/2023
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD OFF-ROAD 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is very secure, handles nicely and has proven to be a great investment. Camera quality is not as good as it should be and Toyota should figure out how to put front sensors but all around the vehicle was a great buy.
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Love from the GET-GO!
Chris, 06/01/2023
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
So far, I love it! The 4Runner is unapologetically a truck, that's it's persona and exactly what I was looking for. Everything functional has a button, switch or knob. It demands your attention while driving instead of it doing the job for you. You are an integral part of the experience. That's what's wonderful about it. You get to DRIVE again! Looking forward to many adventures with this rig.
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