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2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x2 V6

The 2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x2 V6 is a 245-hp SUV with a 5-speed ect automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $34,070 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 245 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 282 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The 4Runner measures 189.0 inches long on a 109.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,090 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$34,070 ($56,696 *)
MSRP with Destination$34,635 ($57,636 *)
Destination Charge$565
Engine
Engine Type4.0L DOHC 24-valve 6-cylinder EFI, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy head
Horsepower245 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque282 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4-valve/cylinder
Bore and Stroke3.70 x 3.74 in.
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-point EFI
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive (2WD) with automatic Limited-Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Type3.727 axle ratio
Transmission
Transmission5-speed ECT automatic
1st Gear3.52
2nd Gear2.042
3rd Gear1.4
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.716
Reverse3.224
Final Drive3.727
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended Fuel91-octane unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent suspension with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension4-link rigid type with coil springs
Front Stabilizer Bar1.14 in.
Rear Stabilizer Bar0.83 in.
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 13.3 in.
Rear Brake DiscVentilated disc, 12.3 in.
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front7.5 x 17 in. (five-spoke alloy)
Wheels Rear7.5 x 17 in. (five-spoke alloy)
Tires FrontP265/65R17
Tires RearP265/65R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length189 in
Width73.8 in
Height68.5 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Front Track62 in
Rear Track62 in
Ground Clearance8.9 in
Approach Angle31°
Departure Angle24°
Cargo Volume42.2 ft³
Curb Weight4,090 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.7 in
Headroom Rear39.1 in
Legroom Front41.8 in
Legroom Rear34.6 in
Shoulder Room Front58 in
Shoulder Room Rear57.2 in
Hip Room Front55.3 in
Hip Room Rear55.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (20.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR.

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 2, 2016 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

NHTSA campaign 16V396000

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

Feb 3, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

NHTSA campaign 10V035000

Feb 3, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA campaign 10V036000

425 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER

Owner Complaints

425 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER (19 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Structure185
Suspension77
Unknown Or Other67
Service Brakes31
Steering29
Vehicle Speed Control29
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 23, 2026 · Engine
“Head gasket failure. 2005 toyota 4runner generation are notorious for head gasket failure. Due to the poor manufacturing of the gasket it has been deteriorating and has allowed coolant to leak into…”
May 14, 2026 · Suspension, Power Train, Structure
“I have a 2005 Toyota 4runner with frame rust that has caused everything under my 4runner to rust. Toyota knows these frames have problems with rust and corrosion and have done nothing, I am far from…”
Jan 29, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was…”
Dec 5, 2025 · Unknown Or Other
“Premature/unsafe frame rot”
Aug 4, 2025 · Structure, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine
“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and was unable to accelerate, prompting the contact to discontinue…”

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 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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