2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4x2 V8
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 2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4x2 V8 is a 235-hp SUV with a 5-speed ect automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $29,760 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 235 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 320 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The 4Runner measures 190.0 inches long on a 109.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,260 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,760 ($51,202 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.7L i-Force DOHC 32-valve 8-cylinder EFI, steel alloy block with aluminum alloy head |
| Horsepower | 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 320 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valve/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.70 x 3.31 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive (2WD) with automatic Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) |
| Differential Type | 3.727 axle ratio |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed ECT automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.52 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.042 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.4 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.716 |
| Reverse | 3.224 |
| Final Drive | 3.727 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 16 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 | 1.14 in. |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.83 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 13.3 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.3 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.5 x 17 in. (unique six-spoke alloy) |
| Wheels Rear | 7.5 x 17 in. (unique six-spoke alloy) |
| Tires Front | P265/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P265/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190 in |
| Width | 73.8 in |
| Height | 69.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in |
| Front Track | 62 in |
| Rear Track | 62 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.9 in |
| Approach Angle | 31° |
| Departure Angle | 24° |
| Cargo Volume | 42.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,260 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 |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4x2 V8 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (20.4 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 5, 2016 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Consequence: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
NHTSA campaign 16V065000
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
678 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER
Owner Complaints
678 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER (28 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 16 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 310 |
| Unknown Or Other | 116 |
| Suspension | 113 |
| Service Brakes | 82 |
| Air Bags | 37 |
| Power Train | 36 |
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 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.