2023 Toyota 4Runner 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S5) | Regular | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 503 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 17.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 4L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- 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
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,962/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $5,256/yrHIGHEST | +$1,294 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $3,431/yrLOWEST | $-531 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $3,649/yr | $-313 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,990/yr | +$28 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,979/yr | +$17 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $4,933/yr | +$971 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $4,075/yr | +$113 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $3,833/yr | $-129 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,925/yr | $-37 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 17 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 24.6% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History1
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems30 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 30 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota 4Runner 2WD. Top reported issues include wheels & tires, advanced safety (adas) and lighting. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2023 Toyota 4Runner 2WD problems by category: Wheels & Tires: 3 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Lighting: 3 complaints, Suspension: 2 complaints, Seat Belts: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
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.