2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 V6
All photo credits
- Photo: Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota 4Runner (N210) 1X7A0418 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota 4Runner SR5 2004 (13858805053) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 V6 is a 245-hp SUV with a 4-speed ect-i automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $35,530 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 245 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 283 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The 4Runner measures 189.0 inches long on a 109.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,290 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,530 ($62,757 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $36,040 ($63,658 *) |
| Destination Charge | $510 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L DOHC 24-valve 6-cylinder EFI VVT-i, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy head |
| Horsepower | 245 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 283 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valve/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.70 x 3.74 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Multi-mode 4WD with TORSEN limited-slip center differential (40/60 torque split) |
| Differential Type | 3.909 axle ratio |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed ECT-i automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.804 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.531 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.705 |
| Reverse | 2.393 |
| Final Drive | 3.909 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 91-octane unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link rigid type with coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.18 in. |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.83 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.6 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.3 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.5 x 17 in. (five-spoke alloy) |
| Wheels Rear | 7.5 x 17 in. (five-spoke alloy) |
| Tires Front | P265/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P265/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189 in |
| Width | 73.8 in |
| Height | 68.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in |
| Front Track | 62 in |
| Rear Track | 62 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 32° |
| Departure Angle | 24° |
| Cargo Volume | 42.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,290 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 24, 2011 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
NHTSA campaign 11V113000
Apr 14, 2003 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, THE FUEL PULSATION DAMPER, LOCATED ON THE FUEL RAIL, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED, CAUSING A DIAPHRAGM IN THE PULSATION DAMPER TO BE DAMAGED. IF THE DIAPHRAGM FAILS, FUEL MAY LEAK.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IF A HEAT SOURCE OR AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSATION DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 5, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 03V146000
Dec 17, 2002 · WHEELS
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIVE FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS (MODEL 6934 AND 6936), WITH FACTORY LLAT, AND WITH PORT INSTALLED WR4, FOUR ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE PROCESSED AT THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA PORT AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA, WHEN THE VEHICLES WERE PROCESSED AT THE PORT, AN ALLOY TIRE/WHEEL UPGRADE WAS INSTALLED. THE UPGRADE INCLUDED 4 ALLOY WHEELS. THE ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE/ALLOY WHEEL WAS NOT CHANGED. THE SPARE TIRE REQUIRES THE USE OF A DIFFERENT STYLE OF WHEEL NUT TO ATTACH IT TO THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IF THE SPARE TIRE/WHEEL IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE USING THE WHEEL NUTS PROVIDED FOR THE UPGRADE ALLOY WHEEL, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL COULD RESULT AND COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A LOOSE WHEEL.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DIFFERENT STYLE LUG NUTS, A WARNING LABEL FOR THE SPARE RE/ALLOY WHEEL, AND AN OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM.
NHTSA campaign 02V339000
708 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER
Owner Complaints
708 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER (19 mention a crash, 17 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 285 |
| Suspension | 114 |
| Unknown Or Other | 101 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 91 |
| Service Brakes | 75 |
| Power Train | 43 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.