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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  • 4Runner - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Excellent vehicle. Good looking, fun to drive, reliable, excellent in snow, sand, & mud. Well built. Gets better gas mileage than some smaller vehicles.

  • Bargain at this price - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    I just cant believe that for under $28k I drove off with a real 4x4 (ladder frame, coil springs, locking diff, 17" wheels, 4-Low, etc) third row seats for little kids, lots of power, convienience and safety features, and Toyota quality. I see people spending that much for Subarus and much more for Pilots and Volvo XCVs and RX-330s and quite frankly they dont really offer anything in comparison to this vehicle. They cant tow, the cant do real off-road, and they just arent as strong of a vehicle. It gets better mileage than our RX-300 did and blows it away in acceleration. We live in Colorado and every now and then we go down some rutted, rocky road and this thing gobbles it up.

  • Super Mid-sized SUV - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    A great mid-size SUV. What Land Rover Discovery wants to be. Fun to drive. Easy to handle. Every thing is reachable and eaasy to use. When I want to go, it goes where ever when ever no problem. Worth every penny.

  • Love my 4Runner so far! - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Ive had my 4Runner a month now, and couldnt be more pleased. Im 61" and have plenty of room. Lots of room for the family too. The vehicle feels very solid. Handles well, nice pickup, lots of special touches. This is my first Totoya, and quality is evident everywhere I look. Only negative is the mileage. Im only getting 15 mph on average while I expected 18-21 per mfg info.

  • 2004 4runner SE - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Styling took some time to get used to. The towing capacity is great and you cannot beat the engine. Compare the interior quality fit & finish to most other comparable suvs (save the MDX) and you understand the price tag.

  • 4Runner owners little secret. - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Ive never owned a vehicle that has the kick in the pants go-power this SUV has. No, I do not own the V-8 version either. Even with my sometimes Lead Foot I still get an average of 18 mpg. I hated the look of it when it first showed up at the dealers, now Ive taken to it. It will go anywhere my old Explorer would go and more. Just as comfortable and inside everything is put just where ya need it. Great Toyota quality, and dependability too! My only con is the ride could be be smoother, but it is an SUV. (and Im pretty hard on this vehicle.)

  • just a few little things - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    all in all a great suv I bought this to replace my Toyota Tundra. This has more room and we are expecting our second child. Everything is great the all time 4 wheel drive is amazing in the snow. a couple of small complaints is that there is only 1 outlet for your phone charger the Tundra had 3 so maybe Im just spoiled. The other compalint is the gas door is very close to the hood latch and they feel the same so i sometimes pop the hood when all I want to do is pop the gas cap door. the build is execptional a nice solid ride. I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a great suv.

  • We love it - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    we leased a 04 SR5 4WD 4runner and my wife and i just love it. we miss the low end torque of our 00 tundra but our 4runner is so much smoother and quieter than our previous truck. great space and lots of legroom in the back. get the sr5 instead of the limited and youll save thousands.

  • Wish Id gotten the X-3 - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Dont see how it gets a high rating. Ergonomics are atrocious, fuel milage is awful, power steering grabs at low speed. Easy to lock yourself out or in as the case maybe. On 04 back quarter panel looks like its falling off and these big prongs stick out the back, no obvious utlitiy. Power outside mirrors are constantly fogged up rendering them useless, tried RainX to no avail.

  • 2004 4 Runner - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
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    Great Auto, Ok Gas mileage Plenty of Power Smooth Ride

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