2025 Toyota 4Runner 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
24
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
399 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-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
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
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$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2025 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 Probability20.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
43
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems43 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 43 owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner 2WD. Top reported issues include brakes, structure and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
22
Structure
6
Electrical System
5
Steering
2
Power Train
2
Visibility / Wipers
1
Engine
1
Air Bags
1

2025 Toyota 4Runner 2WD problems by category: Brakes: 22 complaints, Structure: 6 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 02/21/2026ODI#11719546
My 2025 Toyota 4Runners brakes have a very high pitched squeal. This is most noticeable when backing up but sometimes when applying the brakes going forward, especially in wet conditions. I feel the b…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/15/2026CrashODI#11711250
The contact was a police officer calling on behalf of the owner of a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the owner was attempting to park the vehicle in a parking spot, the vehicle bega…
StructureFiled: 06/15/2025ODI#11667006
Retaining clips / fasteners missing from front air dam causing the large plastic structure to become dislodged and tangled in steering brakes, suspension or causing unsafe road hazard for other vehicl…

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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