Toyota 4-Runner

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 311 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

311

Model Years

1993 to 2017

Years Covered

About the Toyota 4-Runner

The Toyota 4-Runner was MOT tested 311 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (1993 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 134,735 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 47,447 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the 4-Runner is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1496cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2017 details

How reliable is the Toyota 4-Runner?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average-5% (84% avg)

Toyota 4-Runner by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2017	91%	43	47,447 mi
2003	73%	44	200,781 mi
1996	65%	37	159,196 mi
1995	85%	40	152,222 mi
1994	76%	111	128,464 mi
1993	86%	36	134,735 mi

Questions about the Toyota 4-Runner

Is the Toyota 4-Runner reliable?

Across its 6 model years in our data (1993 to 2017), the Toyota 4-Runner averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 311 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.