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2009 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4x2 V8

The 2009 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4x2 V8 is a 260-hp SUV with a 5-speed ect automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $32,330 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 260 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 306 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 189.2 inches long on a 109.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,280 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$32,330 ($48,985 *)
MSRP with Destination$33,075 ($50,114 *)
Destination Charge$745
Engine
Engine Type4.7L i-Force DOHC 32-valve 8-cylinder EFI with VVT-i, steel alloy block with aluminum alloy head
Horsepower260 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque306 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4-valve/cylinder
Bore and Stroke3.70 x 3.31 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
City15 MPG
Highway19 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended Fuel87-octane unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone 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. (unique six-spoke alloy)
Wheels Rear7.5 x 17 in. (unique six-spoke alloy)
Tires FrontP265/65R17
Tires RearP265/65R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.2 in
Width75.2 in
Height71.3 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Front Track62 in
Rear Track62 in
Ground Clearance8.7 in
Approach Angle30°
Departure Angle26°
Cargo Volume42.2 ft³
Curb Weight4,280 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: 2009 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 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

Nov 19, 2014 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

NHTSA campaign 14V743000

Jan 16, 2013 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA campaign 13V014000

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

22 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Toyota 4RUNNER

Owner Complaints

22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Toyota 4RUNNER (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train10
Electrical System4
Structure3
Air Bags2
Engine2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 13, 2024 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while pulling out of a driveway, the contact observed a grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel…”
Apr 19, 2022 · Unknown Or Other
“On 4/8/22, the rear window of our 2009 Toyota 4runner just shattered and fell apart for no reason. We took it to get replaced at Safelite on 4/13/22 and one of their techs asked if we knew what caused…”
Dec 3, 2020 · Air Bags Crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THEY CRASHED INTO A COW WHICH CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THE AIR BAGS FAILED…”
May 27, 2019 · Steering, Suspension, Unknown Or Other Crash
“LESS THAN 80K MILES AND FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTING APART. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH I LOST CONTROL BECAUSE THE CONTROL ARM COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME! COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND DEATH…”
Nov 22, 2018 · Steering
“STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO DO AND REALLY JERKY.TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PIN NEEDED TO BE COMPLETELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. YET ANOTHER PART I HAVE TO EAT THE…”

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 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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