Toyota 4-runner
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 311 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
311
Best Year
2017 (91%)
Years Covered
6
How reliable is the Toyota 4-runner?
Toyota 4-runner by Year
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About the Toyota 4-runner
The Toyota 4-runner has been tested 311 times in 2024 MOT data across 6 model years (1993 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 43 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 26 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
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.
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