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2014 Toyota 4Runner

SUV · 2010–2026

Which year to buy

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.2× usual, mostly structure and air bags Extended coverage

44 serious complaints of 77, the most about structure (8) and air bags (8); per car on the road, 1.2× this model's usual year. 7 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.

What owners report

“Greatly reduced safety in frontal impact during an accident due to corroded frame components caused by factory installed foam pieces that retain rain water. This problem has been noticed, personally by me, on multiple toyota 4runners of model years 2014-2016 so far.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Nov 2020

Fixes and extended coverage

  • Extended coverage These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the condition described above. (ZKG Region, Aug 2019)
  • Extended coverage On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota's agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with certain… (22TE04, Jul 2022)
  • Extended coverage Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint. (Customer, Dec 2019)
  • Extended coverage Repair Process: Customer Support Program ZKG ? (ZKG Paint, Dec 2019)
  • Extended coverage CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint (ZKG Customer, Oct 2021)
  • Extended coverage Customer Support Program ZKG ? (Z3G, Nov 2022)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

77 owner complaints · 7 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features

Every 4Runner year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

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What changed for 2014

2014 4Runner trims

LimitedSR5SR5 PremiumTrailTrail Premium
Price
Starting MSRP———$35,725$38,645
Powertrain
Horsepower270 hp270 hp270 hp270 hp270 hp
Torque278 lb-ft278 lb-ft278 lb-ft278 lb-ft278 lb-ft
TransmissionECT-iECT-iECT-iECT-iECT-i
Gears55555
Drivetrain2WD 5 / 2WD 7 / 4WD 5 / 4WD 72WD 5 / 2WD 7 / 4WD 5 / 4WD 72WD 5 / 2WD 7 / 4WD 5 / 4WD 74wd4wd
Fuel economy (combined)2WD 5: 19 mpg
4WD 5: 18 mpg
4WD 7: 18 mpg
2WD 5: 19 mpg
4WD 5: 18 mpg
4WD 7: 18 mpg
2WD 5: 19 mpg
4WD 5: 18 mpg
4WD 7: 18 mpg
18 mpg18 mpg
Size and capability
Seats2WD 5: 5
2WD 7: 7
4WD 7: 7
2WD 5: 5
2WD 7: 7
4WD 7: 7
2WD 5: 5
2WD 7: 7
4WD 7: 7
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Max towing4,700 lb4,700 lb4,700 lb4,700 lb4,700 lb
Cargo behind last row2WD 5: 47.2 cu ft
2WD 7: 9 cu ft
4WD 7: 9 cu ft
2WD 5: 47.2 cu ft
2WD 7: 9 cu ft
4WD 7: 9 cu ft
2WD 5: 47.2 cu ft
2WD 7: 9 cu ft
4WD 7: 9 cu ft
47.2 cu ft + option47.2 cu ft + option
Max cargo2WD 5: 89.7 cu ft
2WD 7: 88.8 cu ft
4WD 7: 88.8 cu ft
2WD 5: 89.7 cu ft
2WD 7: 88.8 cu ft
4WD 7: 88.8 cu ft
2WD 5: 89.7 cu ft
2WD 7: 88.8 cu ft
4WD 7: 88.8 cu ft
89.7 cu ft + option89.7 cu ft + option
Third-row legroom2WD 5: —
2WD 7: 29.3 in
4WD 7: 29.3 in
2WD 5: —
2WD 7: 29.3 in
4WD 7: 29.3 in
2WD 5: —
2WD 7: 29.3 in
4WD 7: 29.3 in
——
Ground clearance2WD 5: 9 in
4WD 5: 9.6 in
4WD 7: 9.6 in
2WD 5: 9 in
4WD 5: 9.6 in
4WD 7: 9.6 in
2WD 5: 9 in
4WD 5: 9.6 in
4WD 7: 9.6 in
9.6 in9.6 in
Length189.9 in189.9 in189.9 in189.9 in189.9 in
Curb weight2WD 5: 4,525 lb
4WD 5: 4,805 lb
4WD 7: 4,805 lb
2WD 5: 4,400 lb
4WD 5: 4,675 lb
4WD 7: 4,675 lb
2WD 5: 4,400 lb
4WD 5: 4,675 lb
4WD 7: 4,675 lb
4,750 lb4,750 lb
Tech
Touchscreen6.1 in6.1 in6.1 in6.1 in6.1 in
Apple CarPlay—Optional—Optional—
Android Auto—Optional—Optional—
AudioJBL————
Speakers15Optional6Optional6
Driver assistance
Parking sensorsFront, Rear————
Comfort
SeatsLeatherClothSynthetic LeatherClothSynthetic Leather
Heated seatsFront—Front—Front
Ventilated seatsFront————
Driver seat memoryDriver Seat————
Climate zones2————
Second rowSplit Bench————
Exterior
SunroofTilt/Slide Moonroof—Tilt/Slide Moonroof—Tilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels20 in17 in17 in17 in17 in
Packages and options (30)
LimitedSR5SR5 PremiumTrailTrail Premium
Entune App Suite StandardOptionalStandardOptionalStandard
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) ———OptionalOptional
50/50 split-fold third-row seat —Optional———
Full-time 4WD with Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) and Torsen limited-slip center differential Optional————
Leather-Trimmed 50/50 Split Fold-Flat Third-Row Seat Optional————
Part-time 4WD —OptionalOptional——
SofTex-Trimmed Third-Row Seat ——Optional——
Automatic Running Boards $1,500Optional————
Rigid Running Boards $345—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sliding Rear Cargo Deck with Under-Floor Storage Compartment OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Entune Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite —OptionalStandardOptionalStandard
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) ———StandardStandard
Safety Connect subscription Optional————
SiriusXM Radio subscription OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Attitude Black Metallic Optional—Optional—Optional
Barcelona Red Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black —OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blizzard Pearl Optional—Optional—Optional
Classic Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Magnetic Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Nautical Blue Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Super White —OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Fabric ———Optional—
Black Leather Optional————
Black SofTex ————Optional
Graphite —OptionalOptional——
Redwood Leather Optional————
Sand Beige Fabric —Optional———
Sand Beige Leather Optional————
Sand Beige SofTex ——Optional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 275–278 hp
2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 275–278 hp
4WD, RWD21–23 mpg 4 of 5 0 0 — —
2025 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 275–278 hp
2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 275–278 hp
4WD, RWD21–23 mpg 4 of 5 1 60 Service brakes (22) Yes
2024 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD17 mpg 4 of 5 1 9 Structure (3) Yes
2023 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD17 mpg 4 of 5 1 32 Unknown or other (12) Yes
2022 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD17 mpg 4 of 5 3 39 Unknown or other (7) Yes
2021 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD17 mpg 4 of 5 1 36 Steering (13) Yes
2020 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD17 mpg 4 of 5 1 33 Unknown or other (8) Yes
2019 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD18 mpg 4 of 5 4 65 Unknown or other (12) No
2018 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD18 mpg 4 of 5 5 58 Steering (11) No
2017 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD18 mpg 4 of 5 5 36 Unknown or other (14) No
2016 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD18–19 mpg 4 of 5 8 79 Electrical system (18) No
2015 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD18–19 mpg 4 of 5 9 85 Air bags (17) No
2014 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD18–19 mpg 4 of 5 7 77 Electrical system (24) No
2013 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, AWD, RWD18–19 mpg 4 of 5 6 36 Unknown or other (10) No
2012 4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp4WD, RWD19 mpg 4 of 5 8 96 Air bags (70) No
2011 2.7L 4-cyl
4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp
4WD, RWD19 mpg Not rated 10 163 Air bags (112) No
2010 2.7L 4-cyl
4.0L 6-cyl, 270 hp
4WD, RWD19–20 mpg Not rated 12 145 Air bags (92) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)AWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or morePower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof

Apple lists CarPlay for: 4Runner 2020–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD4 StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HYBRID SUV HEV 4WD4 StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A AWD4 StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A 4WD4 StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A RWD4 StandardStandard 00
2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 158
2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV 4WD4 StandardStandard 158
2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV RWD4 StandardStandard 158
2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 02
2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV 4WD4 StandardStandard 02
2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV RWD4 StandardStandard 02
2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 4WD4 StandardStandard 19
2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD4 StandardStandard 19
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 132
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD4 StandardStandard 132
2022 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 339
2022 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD4 StandardStandard 339
2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 136
2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD4 StandardStandard 136
2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD4 NoStandard 133
2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD4 NoStandard 133
2019 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD4 NoNo 465
2019 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD4 NoNo 465
2018 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD4 NoNo 558
2018 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD4 NoNo 558
2017 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD4 NoNo 536
2017 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD4 NoNo 536
2016 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD4 NoNo 879
2016 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD4 NoNo 879
2015 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD4 NoNo 985
2015 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD4 NoNo 985
2014 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD4 NoNo 777
2014 Toyota 4Runner SUV FWD4 NoNo 777
2013 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD4 NoNo 636
2013 Toyota 4Runner SUV 4WD4 NoNo 636
2012 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD4 NoNo 896
2012 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD4 NoNo 896
2011 Toyota 4runner SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 10163
2011 Toyota 4runner SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 10163
2010 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 12145

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
20264Runner 2WDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
22
20264Runner 4WDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
21
20264Runner Hybrid 4WDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
23
20254Runner 2WDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start
22
20254Runner 4WDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start
21–23
20244Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 17
20244Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part-time AWD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L
17
20234Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 17
20234Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part-time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Full-time 4WD
17
20224Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 17
20224Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part-time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L
17
20214Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 17
20214Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part-time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L
17
20204Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 17
20204Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part-time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, AWD
17
20194Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 18
20194Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part-time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, AWD
18
20184Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 18
20184Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part-time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L
18
20174Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 18
20174Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part-time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L
18
20164Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 19
20164Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part-time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L
18
20154Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 19
20154Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part-time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L
18
20144Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 19
20144Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part Time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Full Time 4WD
18
20134Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 19
20134Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Full Time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part Time 4WD
18
20124Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L 19
20124Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Full Time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part Time 4WD
19
20114Runner 2WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L
19
20114Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Full time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part time 4WD
19
20104Runner 2WDAuto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L
19–20
20104Runner 4WDAuto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Full Time 4WD
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Part Time 4WD
19

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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