I own a 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR-5 AWD V6. It currently has 268K miles. The engine and transmission runs perfectly just as it was 23 years ago. These trucks will run forever if you do the basic maintenance like changing the oil every 3 to 5K miles ( I tend to change it every 3.5K miles), replace the plugs every 80K miles, replace the timing belt every 100K miles etc. The first 16 years of ownership besides basic maintenance including replacing the brake pads and tires, I absolutely didn't have any issues with the car. These last 6 to 7 years I had 2 major issues, one is the fuel injection which cost about $900 and the brake system which cost $1,800. I don't drive the car anymore on long distance trips but I'm sure if I have too it's still more than capable. The car is so reliable that I look forward to driving it well over 300K miles. One last thing, here in California I still see many 3rd generation 4Runners still on the road. Definitely there are a lot more 3rd generation than the 4th generation model. The last 3rd generation 4 Runner came out in 2002. How many other car brands can make this claim? This speaks volumes on the Toyota 4 Runner's durability and reliability.

I own a 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD with 368,000 miles on it and still going strong. I bought it with only 24,000 miles on it. Extremely reliable and best vehicle ever owned. Very happy with this model.

Still own my SR5 4WD today and have never been stranded. I’m on the original set of brakes at 161,000 miles and the 3.4L V6 runs just as strong as it did the day we drove it off the lot. Mine is a standard 5-speed that absolutely kills it in the snow. Probably going to pass it down to my son if he wants it. It’s the only new car I’ve ever bought and probably the last.