2002 Toyota 4Runner | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

16 City / 19 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

183

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Traci G

I have over 300,000 miles on my Toyota and she is going great. I keep her maintained and she starts up and brings me to point A and wherever else I need to go.

Toyotas are very reliable when you take care of them

Natalie R

I love how durable it is. I feel safe when driving it. I also love that the windows are wide and I can easily see in all directions.

It has lasted me forever. I have over 100,000 miles on it and it is still going strong.

Elizabeth E

Toyota cars run forever. I do not worry about my car breaking down on the side of the road.

Strong, heavy vehicle makes me feel safe. Reliable and has a good resale value. The only negative is that it's a gas guzzler.

Ivy R

It is still running well because I have it maintained at the required intervals.

My vehicle has 277,000 miles on it. It is still running well because I have it serviced at regular intervals and get my oil changed every 5,000 miles.

Ada H

It has lots of space. Great for going out with your family. If you want you can install extra seats on the back and good for carrying heavy things or pull.

It is a family car, has lots of space love that. Very smooth to drive, but the air conditioning it was failing but it is fix now. That has been the only problem but other than that it is a great car.

Michelle A

The most important thing is the great gas mileage for an suv.

My Toyota has had no problems at all. The only maintenance I HAVE DONE IS BRAKES IN 120,000 MILES. It's got plenty of room. It's four wheel drive gets me anywhere I want to go.

Loretta L

The most important thing is that my SUV is reliable and or dependable.

I absolutely love my SUV. I do not have any dislikes. I love the body style. It's the best vehicle I've ever owned. It is very reliable.

tamara a

Best car on market for the money

I love this car 4x4 has everything I need heated seats in winter love that no problems for me I would buy a 4runner again

Negative Owner Reviews

Lauren G

The pos. Don't buy one. It's too small

It's a pos. I would never buy another one. I need room and there's no room in it at all. I have a boy and one on the way.

Kelly L

It has good mileage and it runs pretty good.

My car has a few problems for one I can't take it to the car wash due to the water will come in from the windows.

Danielle D

It has very basic features throughout all the models. It is not a high tech vehicle. It is geared towards people who enjoy off-roading. The vehicle has great space capacity and the motors will run forever in the vehicles so long as the frame does not rot first.

I love that the rear window rolls all the way down into the door panel. I dislike that the seats feel very stiff. Also the car does not ride exceptionally smooth and often feels bumpy or all over the place.

Jill C

Great car just older with less features.

I have not had many problems with my car. It drives great and is reliable. I just wish it were a newer model with more features like a nice stereo or Bluetooth. What would be really awesome is if it had GPS. You know that cool thing everyone else has.

Isabella L

It has an older model of a radio and you cannot put in an aux.

I hate that my radio broke. Also it is too big to fit in parking spots normal cars could squeeze into. I like the idea of TVs in the car.

Alexia H

She may be old but she's still kicking

My car has over 300,000 miles and is still going which is pretty amazing. However, due to this many miles it is obviously starting to have problems and increasingly so. The seats lay all the way back which is nice for camping or having to sleep in it. Although the back seats don't lay flat which is annoying when trying to fit things in the back

Leah O

An SUV, super good for off-roading or any water or snow.

It has 192000 miles on it and still runs perfectly. It has a few weird issues like sensors, the driver door doesn't unlock, and the ignition locks up sometimes. All if the problems are easy to deal with and easy to fix, so over all the car is pretty decent for the miles and the price.

Jim L

188,000 miles and still going

It is a very large vehicle. It's not the best gas mileage vehicle but has been extremely reliable. The 4 Runner is a very spacious and even has good cargo room in the back. We have driven this vehicle over 188, 000 miles with very little problems. We have had the oil changes on time and the tires a number of times but nothing major.

Toyota 4Runner Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

SR5

183 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats

Limited

183 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats

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2002 Toyota 4Runner Owner Reviews

4.38

77 Reviews

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5 stars

57%

4 stars

29%

3 stars

10%

2 stars

3%

1 star

1%

Bob Jones on April 26, 2021

Almost 600 000 kms!

597 000 kms (368 000 miles) and still going strong! I have put the last 320 000 kms on it and it has needed a fuel pump, front ball joints, spark plugs and wires and maintenance items like the timing belt. Other than regular maintenance, I have invested about $1500 in repairs since I have owned it and still use it for long trips and offloading.

Maggie T on March 29, 2021

Comfortable travel vehicle with lots of storage!

We love that this car has a lot of room for storage, which is great for when we go camping or on a road trip. We also like that it is high off the ground so that we feel confident if we need to off-road for any reason. Some of the features are a little outdated for this generation, such as the radio and lack of Bluetooth connection for phones/music, so we had to get an attachment. Also it uses a lot of gas.

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Ranks #3 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2002 Toyota 4Runner has an average owner rating of 4.38 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 14 other Midsize SUVs.

1

2002 Jeep Wrangler

4.68

2

2002 Toyota Highlander

4.48

3

2002 Toyota 4Runner

4.38

Ranks #6 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Toyota 4Runner has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #6 of 14 other Midsize SUVs.

1

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

27 MPG

2

2002 Buick Rendezvous

24 MPG

6

Tie

2002 Toyota 4Runner

19 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 Toyota 4Runner transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2002 Toyota 4Runner transmission fluid type is ATF-TYPE III-H. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the...

What's the 2002 Toyota 4Runner transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: The 2002 Toyota 4Runner uses ATF-TYPE III-H Transmission Fluid. It has a capacity of 10.7 quarts. Transmission fluid, similar to oil, is a lubricant and its purpose is to make sure that the various working...

What's the 2002 Toyota 4Runner tire size?

Answer: The size of the tires on the 2002 Toyota 4Runner is 265/70R16 for the Limited 2wd and the Limited 4wd and 225/75R15 and 265/70R16 for the SR5 2wd and the SR5 4wd. The recommended tire pressure for the vehicle...

What's the 2002 Toyota 4Runner code p1135?

Answer: The 2002 Toyota 4Runner code P1135 is listed as a general fault code for the air/fuel sensor heater circuit for bank 1, sensor 1. The code is caused by the sensor having an issue detecting the signal from the...

What is the 2002 Toyota 4Runner cabin air filter location?

Answer: The location of the cabin air filter on the 2002 Toyota 4Runner is on the passenger side of the vehicle and behind the glovebox. The cabin air filter helps to remove harmful things like pollen and duSTSo You...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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