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Reliability Database
Toyota

4Runner

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.3)
4 Generations
18 Engines Rated
4,321 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
11 recommended 4 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2002 N180
4 engines
898 complaints 🔥 5 ☠ 5
2.7L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.2)
→
2003-2009 N210
7 engines
2,424 complaints 🔥 15
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.8)
→
2010-2024 N280
6 engines
954 complaints 🔥 12
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.3)
→
2025-2026 N290
1 engine
45 complaints
2.4L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
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