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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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Reliable workhorse

Great vehicle. Selling it with 248k miles. Was reliable daily and pulled a light trailer kayak fishing for 2 years. Original transmission and engine, never had issues until the very end. Wouldn't go past 3k RPMs. Changed cat converters and still didn't feel the same. May be transmission but nothing slips until after 3k RPM.

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
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great deal. best description

Great deal. awesome to make a deal. You get the vehicle they post. There is no way you can find a better deal somewhere else.

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

I can not speak more highly of the 3rd generation Toyota 4Runner. Total cost of repairs for 350000 miles have been $1,400. The most reliable vehicle I have ever owned...

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
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fantastic SUV...but has frame rust issues

The 2001 Toyota 4Runner is a great all-around SUV both on and off-road. The only real issue is the frame. This vintage of Toyota 4Runner suffers from an easily rotting/rusting frame. The same issue exists on the same vintage Toyota Tacoma; which Toyota issued recalls for, but did not for the 4Runners. So, if you're interested in a 4Runner, they're great, but definitely have the frame inspected first.

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

This is a car that you can trust, for everything, It has a great torc, stable, great for towing, great on gas milleage, we are so great full that we purchase this vehiculo from a friend FOR us TOYOTA IS A RELIABLE TRUSTY BRAND THAT ANYONE CAN OWN!!!!

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
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Toyotas best car the 2001 4runner

I feel the 4 runner peaked with overall quality c the 2001 4 runner mechanically and cosmetically. Its the most reliable and fun to drive suv available. Especially the LIMITED

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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Most reliable car/SUV I have ever owned

I rated only 4 Stars for comfort since the ride quality is truck-like (of course it has the truck chassis). Apart from that this is undoubtedly the most reliable car/SUV I ever owned. I heard that 2001 was the last Japan-assembled model. All you would need to do is to change engine oil regularly. In one of the 4runner forums I found a guy driving this at 300,000+ miles without a single problem. Very reliable vehicle if you can put up with slightly rough ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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WAY OVER PRICED

I agree with the other review ..bad news here.special joke.they have the 2001 4runner marked up way high....

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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4runner

I bought a great low mile 01 4runner (43000 miles) it is proving to be everything I hoped it would be. Absolutely reliable,good gas milage(20+), quite, comfortable, good power, tows my 1200 pound boat with no problems. The more I drive this truck the more things Ilike about it. I find this vehical to be a great value for the money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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review of the 01 toyoa 4runner

hi my dad bot a 01 toyota 4runner sr5 4x4 with brown leather all these years we never had problems with it or had it be in a crash when my dad did'nt need it he hand the 4ruuner over to my mom she took very good care of it till some one scratch it or something the car was still nice but we mite sell it for a toyota venza but overall the car is great not fast or big but great a the 4ruuner is the only car in my family to have leather we bot alote of toyota's over the years but I think this is the only 4x4 toyota we ever bot overall it is a great sport utillty suv to me

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