2004 Toyota 4Runner Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

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

A third-row seat is now optional on SR5 and Limited models. Black running boards are standard on SR5 and Sport models, and the optional navigation system now includes a rearview back-up monitor.

Pros:
  • Powerful engines, well mannered on pavement, rugged off-road capability, comfortable cabin, long list of standard equipment.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • not much impressed - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Good but not excellent enough. Good in the back road but scary in the freeway as if its going on a spin and jitters inside. Roll over is imminent. Not so Good. Engine is but not the whole set up, its not too good for safe ride. GAS CONSUMPTION is very greedy. Not so good.

  • 4Runner fan - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Ive owned 2 4runners; a 98 and an 04. The 04 is really different from the 98. IT is VERY quiet for an SUV, has lots of neat gizmos, is very reliable and just downright looks cool. You cant go wrong with a 4Runner. It has it all; style and substance.

  • 2004 V8 220K - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    In Aug. 2004 I decided to buy a brand new 4Runner Sport Edition V8. Thinking that I too would buy a new one after it started showing signs of use, its quite comical actually before owning a 4Runner I had got new cars about every 2-3 years, due to maintenance and worrying about breaking down. I travel for work throughout New England for work and still have yet to ever have an issue while driving. I take very good car of my cars and do a lot of preventative maintenance when not on the road but still this SUV has paid for itself at least three times over. I just ordered a new 2014 4runner today and will be giving my old one to my niece for the summer.

  • Toyota 4Runner SR5 - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Wouldnt you know it, finally can afford a 4Runner and not crazy about new body style. Love mid-90s 4Runners and all previous. This one is cool, but almost ostentatious-looking. Also the gas mileage is really pretty bad; so far just driving in town, hope its better on a road trip. Great Toyota quality seems intact. Rear-seat passengers complained about "too much heat" in back seat in winter, dont know -- a little bulky to turn & park. Also uneasy about "push button" 4WD: prefer old lever style in an emergency which is when you would want it. Still love it overall.

  • sport 4 runner -excellent choice - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    i love it. i feel safe and in control.. the truck handles like a smooth sports car..the room is big enought and quite effcient to tow all my gear. the radio sounds super.. last night it snowed, and it handled like a dream.

  • Toyota 4Runner - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    I recently purchased a 4runner, and let me say it is by far the best SUV I have ever had. This is my 4th SUV, having a Blazer,Rodeo,and Explorer previously. To make this short, Ill take the 4runner over my Lexus GS 400 anyday!

  • Not a pretender SUV - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Sweet on road, a beast off, for those who want extreme truck toughness w/o sacrificing feel and function. No clue whats up w/ Edmunds rating, but it does exactly what it was built for. Opt for the X-REAS system - Toyotas clever shock upgrade that removes 90% of the "truck" feel.If you want the absolute best vehicle for deep snow, heavy mud, old overgrown logging roads, or raw mtn. climbing, anywhere near this price range, this is it. Short of an H2, Land Rover or Land Cruiser. For better mileage, car frame, more storage, no truck ruggedness, & parts hanging down underneath (low clearance & fragile, but room for more storage above) there are better "SUVs".

  • What else would you buy? - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Our 4Runner LTD has been fantastic. Extremely comfortable and reliable. We change the oil and put gas in it; nothing else. Toyota reliability is reason enough to own this car. The V6 has plenty of power. Off-road and in rough conditions, this vehicle has not let us down. We average 20 mi/ga...pretty decent for an SUV that is driven hard. Relative to a Cherokee, the 4runner flat out is better in corners, accelerating, and overall handling. As for luxury, our other vehicle is a new BMW and I feel more comfortable in the 4runner. We use the cargo space so often. Buying large objects (e.g.furniture). Our lab loves the back, tonnes of carrying space, and moves 4 people on long trips.

  • Love my 4Runner - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    I bought my Toyota 4 Runner Sport Edition 4WD as an executive demo (guess I was in the right place at the right time) and I absolutely love it. I do a lot of cycling and both my mountain bike and road bike fit nicely in the back with the 60/40 split back seats. It handles extremely well; many of my friends cant believe how smooth it is on off ramps and turns. I love the head room; front and back seats and have received many compliments on the color (charcoal gray).

  • I love My 4 Runner - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    I love my 04 4 Runner. It drives like a luxury Car. My mother has a Avalon and it feels the same. It has style class and durability like a truck. Its perfect size for me and my stuff. I would recommend it to anyone who doesnt want a big bulky SUV!

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