2003 Toyota 4Runner Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.69/5 Average
372 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Toyota's popular midsize SUV has been completely redesigned this year. Though it stays true to its truck-based roots, it comes with many new upscale features, including an available V8 engine and an optional navigation system.

Pros:
  • Powerful V6 engine, rugged off-road capabilities, many standard and optional features.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • ANSWER MY QUESTIONS!!! - 2003 Toyota 4Runner
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    Great truck but need questions answered! First Toyota and am loving it - love all the features but have some questions to see if other users having same problems. 1. I get shocked when I get out of the car... every time - how do I lose the static electricity? 2. The lumbar feels like it gives when I accelerate, like the plastic or whatever has cracked on the seat? 3. Double decker - sort of cool but can I take it out? has been more of a pain than useful b/c when I put stuff on there and accelerate, it usually falls off. 4. Back window seems to shake a lot (unstable) when driving with it partially down. 5. WHen changing gears car jumps.

  • SR5 4dr V8 - 2003 Toyota 4Runner
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    Over all love this SUV. Test drove other SUVs and loved this one soon as I got in. Beware - be ready to buy when you test drive - you wont want to leave this one behind.

  • Very dependable and reliable - Great Truck - 2003 Toyota 4Runner
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    Brought this vehicle off the lot and only had one major problem (fuel lines replacement for $1,000) other than that I had no other major issues. Its great on highway at 25 or more per gallon driving 55 or 65 mph. I could go on but its a great truck. I currently have 198K and I have a second used 4runner (2004 V8 4x4) with over 250k that I bought with 203K and it still runs great.

  • Best SUV Ever Built by Toyota - 2003 Toyota 4Runner
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    Sold my Jeep Grand Cherokee (too mnay problems since I bought, may just unlucky or what). I went around dealers and looking for a new SUV. Finally looking at the new 4Runner. Wow...What a big improvement and the greatest SUV ever. Bought it on the same day. My Thanksgiving gift. Now I can drive distance.

  • A Must Drive - 2003 Toyota 4Runner
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    Purchased 03 4 runner limited, 4x4, V8 and Wow! I knew it was nice during the test drive but the more I drive it the better I like it. This vehicle is extremely well built and everything about it was well thought out by Toyota. The V8 power with the new 5 speed auto trans. is very smooth and it feels like an expensive, high end luxary car. The suspension is firm yet comfortable. If you think this 4 runner is anything like the old one, think again. If your thinking of buying an new car or SUV, this is a MUST drive! I love it.

  • I love my 4Runner - 2003 Toyota 4Runner
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    My husband gave me a 50K allowance on a new car. I saw the 32K Sport Edition V8 4Runner, took a test drive ... and fell in love. I have driven it from TX to CA twice, all round TX and in the LA traffic - this car is a joy to own, fun to drive, has tons of pep but is very safe and reliable since I am starting a new family. It has a fun classy exterior, comfortable interior - and it is so so very quiet!

  • Love my 4Runner, BUT - 2003 Toyota 4Runner
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    The new designed 4runner is amazing on the outside, but does have some flaws on the inside. I have the Limited 2WD with the V8 engine and get an average of 19 mpgs mostly in highway driving. The engine is quiet and powerful. The car is gorgeous from the front, but the rear is a bit less macho than the past models. The interior has some noticible flaws: 1) The cup holders are terrible 2) The seat belts are bad (they fall into the cushion and are hard to find. 3) No memory seats available. 4) Cannot get a CD changer with the navigation system. 5) No 3rd seat option.

  • My first SUV ever! - 2003 Toyota 4Runner
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    I literally have only had this truck for 24 hrs, but had to comment. I never owned an suv before but always thought about it. I am happy with this one. It feels comfortable to me(5ft 1 in) and I feel like I sit high in it! It is classy yet also fun. I have driven most of the competitors and hands down, the 4runner has everything a person would need in an suv.

  • Toy 4Runner sr5 4wd built to last - 2003 Toyota 4Runner
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  • 4-runner rocks - 2003 Toyota 4Runner
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    this is simply an amazing vehicle.. have test drove and looked at all suvs, form hummers to escalades and this beats all. its performance is superb, the power to weight ratio is unmatchable, the four wheel drive capabilities are incredible. it is nothing short af amazing.

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