High Mileage Toyota 4Runner • Most reliable SUV on the planet? 

I typically get 20 mpg out of my '09 V6. Best car I've ever owned. I recall a few years ago on one of the 4Runner forums that an owner of an early 4th gen V6 had racked up 560,000 with normal maintenance and wear items. If someone told me they had 1 mil miles on their 4th gen I would not be at all surprised. Incredible engineering from Toyota.

Actually looking at an 08 with 315k on the clock. In incredible condition. Customer sold to my dealership, detailed once a month and kept up with maintenance. Will be my first high mileage purchase but I’m sold on it

Love my 2004 4Runner V8, bought when new and 4Runners were affordable. It has 166,000 miles. Though I don't off-road as much as I did in my younger days, this vehicle is fully capable. Both off-road and on-road, as well as towing (up to 7000 lbs) campers and a boat (not at the same time😎). Mine is an SR5, so it doesn't have all the fancy stuff of the Limited, but it has suited me perfectly. I love it!

im 19 and just got my first car a 2006 4runner as a severance pay of sort from a employer of my mother it has 27,000 miles this thing is gonna last me a life time truly a blessing

My 2001 4 Runner just stopped on highway with smoke coming out of hood. Had to tow to mechanic. Needs new water pump, maybe a few other things. 330,000 +-. I LOVE that CAR!!

Good to see this. I bought an 08 FJ 2wd last year with just 81K miles. About to hit 98K miles.

My ‘05 V6 4x2 has 360k miles. A/C and radiator went out last year ~350k. Rear differential is a little fussy sometimes. And the head gasket needs to be replaced. Other than that, no critical issues. Still gets 21mpg Highway.

We just sold my mom's 2006 4th gen 4runner with the 4.7 V8 only because she couldn't get in and out of it anymore. The only repair in 17 years was the gas cap door latch broke. All the rest, just regular maintenance. It sold in 12 hours! I have a 2016 Trail Premium. It's been great so far and just as capable as my Jeep off-road, but way more comfortable. Love the 4 runner!!!❤

I daily drive an ‘06 with the V6. Planning on keeping it as my go-to vehicle regardless of what other cars/bikes I go through so this is very good to see. Thanks for the video, man.

The three 4Runners we have owned have all been very reliable but the the one that has been _crazy insane_ reliable despite years of being used hard is our '09 Limited V6 4wd. Still looks and drives like a new car. Gets about 16mpg in the winter, 20mpg summer. Haven't done a thing outside routine maintenance. The design is not as attractive as the later ones but it's still an absolutely outstanding vehicle

I have a 2008 SR5 4runner with the 4.0 V6, and it currently runs perfect at 270,000 miles. Same engine, and transmission and I drive it hard and pull a trailer all the time. My Dad just recently bought a 2005 limited 4runner V8 with 300,000 and it runs even smoother than mine, and that's hard to believe because mine runs like a sewing machine. That V8 they say is 1,000,000 mile engine; its just so smoooooooth!!!!

Just got a 2012 sr5 limited with 186k miles.. paint is still immaculate and shiny pearl white engine bay is clean runs and shifts smooths I’m really hoping it last 300k+

Driving a 5th gen 4Runner makes you completely forget about the gas mileage. But it’s the long term reliability that makes you not worry ab it

Don't have a 4runner but we have an RX300. We replaced the original timing belt at 149k miles and it looked new. No wear at all. The original battery with original tag was 16 years old. Just crazy reliability. The only problem we have now is rust but will treat it this coming summer.

I bought an 07 4Runner 2wd at 116k miles 2 years ago and recently i went to get a trade in value from a dealership and the carfax report came back with the real mileage which was almost near 300k miles so I got ripped off via odometer roll back but the car still runs strong regardless

Just purchased an 08 4 runner today as a daily since I’ll be putting my other car away for the fall and winter! This car has 196k miles and all of the maintenance has been up to date and they took amazing care of the car!

343k 03 V8 here. No major repairs.

My dads cousins Tacoma he bought new in 95 and sold in 2017 had over 420k on it a little 5 speed manual 4cyl.

got a 2005 with the V8 and i love it. i also have a 18 wrx both paid off. selling the 4runner is very tempting. i think ill keep it as the tinker bug is still there with the wrx.

squeezing the seat is the dramatic affect,,,i love UPE URRS

Highest MPG I got on my V8 was 23mpg going 65-70 MPH with a light foot and flat road. I'm surprised how good on gas they can be. Anything above 70 MPH I see it going to 15-18 MPG.

My 2004 4runner V8 has 362k miles and still runs good

Just bought a high mileage 06 4runner v8 limited! Great video!

I just got a 2012 for 125k mileage , I hope mine will last like that ! 🤞🏼

That thing will go 600k with an owner like that. 💯

Mine is 380000 miles on my 2006 4Runner exactly like that and still run good thanks you guys

Congratulations! 4runners are excellent vehicles!

Can’t beat it, I have the same engine but in a Tacoma. You guys from Minnesota? The accent sounds like it. 😂

I have a similar car, 2006 4Runner, V6. In white. Right now, it’s approaching 220k miles (I think this is the equivalent to a woman in her 30s, 😅).

5:42 ... i so dislike these odometers that you just cannot tell WHEN they are about to turn the digits...

Im still daily driving a 93 Toyota pickup 🛻 230k

my 1994 4runner just went over 100,000 miles

2007 Sport Edition here, 242K and counting....

I'm looking at a 2002 with 180000 miles. I'm scared

Buddy has 407k on orig engine / tranny on fj cruiser which is same as the 4runner. No major repairs at all.

I' would like to see a 4runner with 400K miles on it, I've seen 400K+ but it is Land Cruiser.

Thanks! Gives me hope for my 4.0L Tacoma, which is a close cousin.

I finally locked in a 2016 TRD PRO (market sucks and it’s the color I wanted). Im moving to the east coast, currently live in the SW but is rust proofing the undercarriage a thing? Should I do that or No?

2006 v6 sr5 2wd with 146k should I get it ?

Hi thank tou for all the information. I have a question. I'm looking to purchase either a 09 or 05 4 runner. The 05 has 276, 000 miles and been said to have the valve cover gasket, Oil Pan Gasket, Replace Power Steering Pump, rear shocks and front struts power steering pump, rear shocks. The 09 has 140,000 miles on it and not sure of history yet. Which do you think would be the better buy?

Just bought 2022 4runner trd off road. Let see how long it can last

I’ve seen Sienna with 756k kilometer

Naw. You don’t get 20 always. That computer is BS

My 2007 V8 recently started sounding like Tow Mater and it only has 375,000 miles. After removing my RAD RUBBER splash guard to have a look I see that the manifold is cracked on the pass side and the fumes are entering the cab.I cannot see through the heat shield, therefore cannot determine just how bad its cracked. Everything works fine but my MPG tanked to 13 MPG. What would be your recommendation to fix it without spending over $500??? I just keep rabbit holing into aftermarket manifolds and new exhaust that would make it soooo BA. But, I don't want to put the $$ into a high mileage Runner when I could have a down pmt for the 6th gen. Pls Advise.

O8 Sr5 4.0 here. Sadly, I only have less than 60k on mine. Looks like mine will outlive me as I'm only 53.😂

Fasten your seat belt so we don’t have to hear that ding

I'm at 58k on my 08 and its going in for preventative maintenance. I'm doing the trans filter for the 1st time. I'd like to know if the transmission was flushed every 50k or just serviced like I'm doing in the video. Thanks

I have a 2003 Toyota 4Runner and I have 280k I noticed your mileage stickers were do I get those?

Go for 400k!

WOW. 350,000 miles?! I heard 4Runner lasts only 300,000 miles. All lies. 4RUNNER FOR LIFE!

Hi! I’m looking at an old used 2002 with almost 300k, the guy wants 5.2k for it, great service records, it was a mechanic family that owned it. Has a little rust but nothing horrible. Good or bad deal?

I’m thinking to get something dependable.. We are between a Subaru Forester or a Toyota 4 Runner the issue we encounter is we don’t drive them much and we need something that will always start after sitting for a long time any suggestions?? Please… Currently we drive a Fiat 500L and every time it sits for a couple of months it has a very hard time starting up dealership says it has to build compression I think it’s not right.. Anyway that’s why we want to change it to a more reliable SUV ..

What do you think of the kdss system on the 4Runner? How reliable is the kdss and long term is it worth it?

Where did you get high milage stickers

Did it ever make it to 400,000?

I have 2011 4Runner sr5 with 99k is there a warranty company that would accept my car

Is the same v8motor of the Toyota tundra?

Would you recommend a high mileage 4 runner to an an average (or below!) idiot with zero knowledge of tinkering etc? I mean can a person just get by with regular oil changes and little else or at this high mileage is constant maintenance and self tinkering needed like most vehicles? I would be purchasing from a carfax dealer in very good condition

Looking at a 03 V8 204k 😅 not sure if I should get it

Any idea what the mileage on the rig is now?

I think The V8 is the most reliable.

Mine has 740000

Are you Dutch?