Is the 2017 Toyota 4Runner a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B+8.7/10
Solid SUV for adventure seekers prioritizing off-road prowess and reliability over fuel economy and modern tech.
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Pros
- Legendary off-road capability
- Strong resale value
- Reliability
Cons
- Poor fuel economy
- Dated interior design
- Limited advanced tech features
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
17 mpg
Maintenance cost
$850/yr
Expected lifespan
250,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Occasional transmission shudder
- Premature brake pad wear
- Secondary air injection pump failure
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2017 Toyota 4runner has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Equipment (campaign 17V291000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Equipment — Other — Labels — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may hav…
- Structure — Body — Hood — Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nu…
- Tires — Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire — Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicle…
- Equipment — Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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