Overview & Reviews

Toyota's SUV receives minor changes. The most noticeable is the addition of the 2WD Limited to the model lineup. SR5 models receive new interior fabrics.

• Great looks and ground-pounding performance make the 4Runner an ideal choice for people who love the great outdoors as well as those who just want to look like they do.

• Steep price and choppy highway ride temper our enthusiasm for this otherwise outstanding truck.

User Reviews:

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  Great truck, not-so-great mpg, Good buy! - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
  By Maki - February 24 - 6:16 am

  My first SUV. Bought it with 69K miles, now has 73K. Love the styling in and out, though THE FRONT CUPHOLDERS ARE HORRIBLE!!! Everyone complains about them because theyre in an awful location and they vibrate! Im planning to retrofit the newer 4Runner cupholders as others have done. Other than that, its a great truck! No problems whatsoever. Just change oil/filter every 3K and add gas, you can go anywhere. I take it snowboarding every weekend, drives great in the weather though I use chains in the snow...no 4WD. This car is a classic example of Toyota quality and no-nonsense styling. Toyota covered all of its bases, except the aforementioned cupholders and a little lack of grunt.

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  97 4 Runner - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
  By ntaylor - November 16 - 10:00 am

  Solid, reliable, and dependable. Tows boat with ease. Fits in garage ( Ford Expedition may not). Leather seats easy to clean.

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  Takes a Lickn - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
  By Tazz151 - November 14 - 10:26 am

  This is my 2nd 4Runner. I had an 88 200,000miles & traded for the 97, wanted 4 drs. It has a 2" lift with HD springs & shocks and a TRD cat-back which added a little more low end power. This is my daily driver and hard use off-roader. I tow 3,000- 5,000# on a regular basis and it pulls great. I have removed my front and rear sway bars for better travel off-road, the little extra lean on the streets is not alarming. I run this on trails, service roads, crawling & even use it as follow vehicle at high speeds for quad riders. The truck gets beat hard with bumps & jumps (8ft in the air) & keeps on tickn. No major probs. Looking to get another one w/V8 but will keep this one. Quality is 2nd to none.

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  Great SUV - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
  By ATL2059 - November 8 - 11:16 pm

  This will be my second 4runner. Previously owned a 94 and i must say this one has been a great vehicle. IT has plenty of space on the inside as well as decent mpg at around 20 in the city! The 4runner also has plenty of power for towing which i due often. The 4wd also works well although I’m still not too fond of the push button 4wd but have had no problems out of it. I would definitely recommend this to anyone shopping for and SUV.

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  Bullet Proof - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
  By Phil3927 - October 24 - 10:00 am

  I just traded my 97 for a 20003. Hope this one is as good. 95,000 miles and replaced 2 tail lights. Thats all. 17- 20 mpg. Same brakes and battery, new tires after 50,000.

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  1997 4Runner Fan - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
  By James - August 29 - 3:00 pm

  I purchased my 4Runner used with 44K on the odometer and have really enjoyed this ute with over 100K miles logged on it during my ownership. It is a great ride and I enjoy the five speed. Its my daily driver, but has seen complex off-road trails. Beyond regular oil changes, I replaced the clutch at 140K on the odometer as well as the oxygen sensors on the left bank of the V6 engine. The antenna is broken (second time) and I elected to get Sirius radio instead of paying a dealer $330 to repair this costly item. A spring-loaded clip on one cup holder is broken - dealer quote to repair is over $125. Ive decided to live with the broken clip versus paying a dealer to fix this item.

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  Love it! - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
  By Chatfield - July 28 - 10:00 am

  I purchase this vehicle 4 years ago with 104,000 miles on it. I have done nothing to it but change the oil, it is now at 154,000. Best car I have ever owned.

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  Ultimate Function - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
  By WildYoats - July 12 - 5:36 pm

  Bought my 4runner with 155k on the odometer 4 years ago for 4k and now I have 231k on it and it still runs great. I get 21-26mpg out of the 3.4L, 4x4 setup. Ive done a timing belt job, brakes, and tires, thats it! I do 10k mile oil changes (full synthetic everything) and it doesnt burn/leak any oil. I absolutely love the front cupholder location. It is out of the way and I can still work all the climate controls etc. Toyotas are very thoughtfully over-engineered which makes them indespensible to me. They are the epitome of a functional, rugged, useable, economical, comfortable, and safe tool that transports you in city or wilderness.

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  The Best - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
  By AJS - July 11 - 10:00 am

  This is the BEST vehicle! It has outstanding performance on all levels (handling, mechanical, comfort, room, body style, and FUN). Mine gets closer to 22 mpg/city, and 25mpg/highway - better than many sedans! I LOVE my 4Runner!

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  4 Runner is a BEAST! - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
  By Marios Runner - June 13 - 6:20 pm

  I purchased my Runner used with 132,000 miles. I changed the water pump and the timing belt since records werent available. Other than oil changes, this has been a very exceptional vehicle, and speaks volumes for the quality of this Japanese machine. The fit and finish is still excellent, along with the interior. Its bold, muscular, ready for the outdoors appearance (enhanced by my brush guards), is much preferred over some of the grocery mom SUV styles I see today. In inclement weather its awesome and I never have to give dependability a second thought! Its roomy enough for me and my packages for my online business, it turns heads also. An A++ buy.