2023 Toyota 4Runner 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
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
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
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

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.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD

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 Probability24.6%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
30
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems30 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA 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

Wheels & Tires
3
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Lighting
3
Suspension
2
Seat Belts
2
Air Bags
2
Brakes
2
Steering
2

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.

9
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Wheels & TiresFiled: 06/22/2025ODI#11668391
Component: Tire – Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 P265/70R17 Vehicle: 2023 Toyota 4Runner (approx. 25,000 miles) After a standard tire rotation, I began experiencing severe steering wheel vibration (flutter) a…
Other / UnknownFiled: 05/17/2024ODI#11589400
I was driving down the highway when suddenly I heard a loud noise that resembled a gunshot, and shattered glass started flying all around the front of my vehicle. It turned out my sunroof had unexpec…
LightingFiled: 08/30/2023ODI#11541730
When using the low beams, there is a distinctive shadow or blotch that is evident on the driver's side only in the 2023 4 Runner Limited. I understand from others that it is due to the LED anti glare…

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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