2003 Toyota 4Runner consumer reviews

I have mixed emotions on this vehicle everyone tells me how reliable Toyotas are I bought my 2003 with 110,000 miles & have cut out and welded over 30 holes in the frame along with replaced the entire suspension & all of the brake lines. I bought it expecting to do some repairs and saw five or six holes in the frame when I looked at it before buying it however there were many sections of the frame that completely flaked through and looked like they were painted with no rust I spent one week working 18 hour days on it with an air hammer to make sure the frame was safe for me and my family to ride in it. Toyota really needs to consider a frame recap on this car I have burly several cars from the 1920s-2010 and this was by far the worst frame rust I have ever seen!

Our 2003 Limited had 4000 miles on it when we bought it. It was a dealer demo, and has the 4.7L V8, which we still like the torquey response from, and the whole vehicle has been the most reliable we've owned! We've been from here to GA, and to Texas many times in it. We've taken it to Corolla Beach, and through the worst winter weather this area can offer, and nothing stops it. The last year of the V8 was 2009, so if you want one, I would suggest finding one in V8, from 2003 to 2009!

This car is so strong, confortable and meet all my need everyday. It has long legroom in the front, in the back and large space in the trunk.

Owners manual should just read - "Just Add Oil." This SUV has been a reliable and fun SUV to drive for 12+ years for me. Can't say enough great things about this vehicle.

Inherited the car from my father who passed away. It has 61,000 miles and rides like out of the show room. After going thru the car thoroughly including underneath I could not believe the quality. The thing is built like a tank. Would not sell.

Best vehicle I have had in quite a while. A V8 is an absolute necessity. No matter what anyone says, there is a big difference between a V8 and a V6. Long drives with heavy loads and beefy passengers make this a dream to drive. Simply put, I would rather drive my vehicle for 9 hours, than be a passenger in the back of someone's economical sardine box with low power. Today's vehicles at times have the same leg room as a plane. Currently looking for another one and when someone offers me a V6, I am turned off and insulted. When I am tired, my vehicle sleeps almost as good as a bed.

This car is comfortable and very dependable. Been in our family for years and it still has lots of life in it. Beautiful sleek body style and rugged all at the same style. Toyota is the best value around.

Bought my 2003 Toyota 4 runner New. It has been my only mode of transportation. I chose it simply because of the size of the trunk space. Many road trips later, she is now 15 years old, wearing 345,000 miles like a queen. People ask me if this is my second engine. Nope..the first engine. Not a hiccup or a glitch in her ride. BTW my daughter drives a 1994 Toyota Camry. I LOVE TOYOTA.

Great power. Solid ride, especially at hwy speeds. The interior stayed nice. The seats stayed comfortable. Reasonably quiet ride too. Drinks some gas, but I got 18 mpg consistently. The V8 is a winner.

It is a good comfortable car for driving long distances but it has in-dash wiring problems. Short in wiring caused CD player and AC to short out. I am sure this was reason for the previous owner trading it in under 80,000 miles. This car may have been a single instance but who knows ?