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VERDICT · SAME LEGENDARY V6 AS THE EARLIER GENERATION

Toyota 4Runner (5th gen) 4.0L
is it a safe used buy?

The current, long-running 4Runner generation — still paired with the same legendary 1GR-FE V6 covered in detail on the earlier generation's engine page.

GENERATION5th gen (2010–present)
ENGINE4.0L
POWER270 hp
USED PRICE$19,000–32,000

How the engine fits this car

The current, long-running 4Runner generation — still paired with the same legendary 1GR-FE V6 covered in detail on the earlier generation's engine page.

Remarkably long production run without a full redesign, a testament to how well this platform and engine combination has aged.

Toyota 4Runner (5th gen)-specific pros and cons

This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.

WHAT HOLDS UP WELL

  • Engine has an exceptional long-term reliability reputation, detailed on its own page
  • Genuinely capable body-on-frame off-road platform with a huge aftermarket community
  • Strong resale value reflects broad, sustained buyer confidence
  • Remarkably long production run means extensive accumulated reliability data

WHAT TO WATCH

  • Fuel economy is modest, typical of a body-on-frame SUV
  • Infotainment and interior tech feel dated compared with more frequently updated rivals
  • Ride quality is firmer than more car-based crossover rivals
  • Third-row seating, where fitted, is cramped

Pricing on the used market

Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 80,000 mi
$27,000–32,000
Lower-mileage, well-kept examples
80,000–150,000 mi
$22,000–27,000
Sweet spot, minimal additional risk
150,000+ mi
$19,000–22,000
Still a confident buy with documented maintenance

The engine itself

This 4Runner is a defining application of the 4.0L 1GR-FE, the same engine covered on the earlier generation's page. Full detail lives on the dedicated engine page.

FULL ENGINE BREAKDOWNToyota 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 — Reliable or Not →

Pre-purchase checklist for this generation

Beyond general maintenance history, there's genuinely little engine-specific risk to flag.

Ask about off-road use history, and inspect the undercarriage accordingly.

Check for rust around the frame and undercarriage in regions that salt roads.