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Reliability Database
Toyota

4Runner

Full-Size SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.9)
4 Generations
32 Engines Rated
4,402 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
27 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2002 N180
11 engines
935 complaints 🔥 5 ☠ 5
2.7L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
→
2003-2009 N210
14 engines
2,457 complaints 🔥 15
4.7L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2010-2024 N280
6 engines
965 complaints 🔥 12
4.0L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2025-2026 N290
1 engine
45 complaints
2.4L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
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