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2001 Toyota 4Runner consumer reviews

$26,335–$28,875 MSRP range
side view of 2001 4Runner Toyota
(28 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.9
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2001 Toyota 4Runner

Fantastic vehicle. 2001 4Runner Limited. Only knock (for some) is a pretty rough ride...but if you like 4Runners you're used to a tight suspension. Very rugged. V-6 is a little underpowered in some highway situations, but is extremely reliable. Limited package is fantastic. Toyota leather interior is great. Very tough and easy to clean....but looks great. Found exactly what I was looking for on Cars.com.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Buy

I bought used with 85K miles and now has 131K. Still runs great. No problems. If you do the normal maintenance, this car will run like a champ.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Top quality truck

I have a 2001 with 117,000 with no problems and never heard of any other owners with ones either. just make sure you have the rear axle breather vents checked so there not blocked. mine were and forced the rear axle seals to leak and my back drum brakes were sticking. the job to replace the seals and new back shoes was almost 500 dollars and could have been avoided if i knew to have the vents checked and replaced the vents for 50 dollars

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great All-Purpose Vehicle

Toyota trucks are notoriously tough. Just watch TopGear and see how they tried to kill a Toyo pickup (and failed, even though the body was shot). I bought mine knowing I could count on seeing the odo cross 200k without much fuss. I also need a durable off-roader for my activities on NC's barrier islands. Deep sand driving is not for your mom's crossover! This rig has never failed on-road or off. Best features have been high-quality accessories including multi-mode 4wd, leather, stereo, climate, and sunroof. Even gas mileage is tolerable (22hwy/17city). Handling is par for an off-roader, poor for those who like soft car rides.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Good car just underpowered

this car is a very nice car, it handles well it has a great amout of room in it. though when it comes to power, its incredably under powered, the 3.4 has such a hard time climbing hills, i dont know if its just that it has 103,000 miles on it but my jeep with 263,000 does better with acceleration and is better on gas. we drove 93 miles and were below a half a tank talk about bad millage

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Does very well what it is designed to do

We bought this vehicle used - 35,000 km. The odometer now reads 125,000. I have never had a problem with the vehicle and, besides normal maintenance, has not seen a mechanics wrench. Handles inclement weather very well with the stability contol and all wheel drive features. Excellent off-roader, stable towing platform. A secure, safe, fun to drive vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great power, fun to drive

I got mine used, has 100k and I just replaced all the shocks, tires and front windshield (pitted). Had a problem with the hood not wanting to catch when it was shut. Easy fix with some WD-40. I have the 4.7 V8 it is very quick and goes down the highway nice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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this one

Great truck! I couldn't be happier. I bought used and have owned for 1 year. Am getting better gas milage than claimed. Decent power and wonderful offroad.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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