2022 Toyota 4Runner 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
2022 Toyota 4Runner 4WD

Photo: Bull-Doser. Public domain. via Wikimedia Commons

City
16
MPG
Highway
19
MPG
Combined
17
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S5)
Regular
City
16
Hwy
19
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic (S5)
Regular
City
16
Hwy
19
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
515 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
17.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
4L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
4L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Part-time 4WD
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,962/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,256/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,431/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,649/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,990/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,979/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,933/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,075/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,925/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 17 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems39 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 39 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner 4WD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), suspension and air bags. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
7
Suspension
6
Air Bags
6
Brakes
5
Steering
4
Seat Belts
3
Speed Control
3
Engine
2

2022 Toyota 4Runner 4WD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints, Suspension: 6 complaints, Air Bags: 6 complaints, Brakes: 5 complaints, Steering: 4 complaints, Seat Belts: 3 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints.

5
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
7
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SuspensionFiled: 03/18/2026ODI#11725268
I felt an unnatural vibration and roll to one side of the vehicle when slowing around a curve on the highway which affected my ability to control the vehicle as expected, so I took it to a mechanic sp…
Air BagsFiled: 07/22/2024CrashODI#11603756
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The contact stated that the air bags did …
Other / UnknownFiled: 08/07/2023ODI#11536974
We were driving down the interstate, no other cars, trucks, etc anywhere near us, and the sunroof of our 2022 Toyota 4Runner spontaneously shattered. We were lucky that we had the shade closed on the …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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