2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x2
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- Photo: 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD in Classic Silver Metallic, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0L front 4.20.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD in Classic Silver Metallic, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Toyota 4Runner01 by Iamjosemon, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x2 is a 270-hp 4.0-liter SUV with a 5-speed ect automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $33,210 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 270 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 278 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The 4Runner measures 190.2 inches long on a 109.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,400 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,210 ($45,541 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,095 ($46,755 *) |
| Destination Charge | $885 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L DOHC 24-valve 6-cylinder EFI |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valve/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 94.0 x 95.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive (4x2) with Auto LSD |
| Differential Type | 3.727 axle ratio |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed ECT automatic with sequential shift mode |
| 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 | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Coil spring independent double-wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Coil spring 4-link rigid type with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.22 in. |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.787 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 13.3 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.3 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.0 x 17 in. (alloy) |
| Wheels Rear | 7.0 x 17 in. (alloy) |
| Tires Front | P265/70R17 |
| Tires Rear | P265/70R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.2 in |
| Width | 75.8 in |
| Height | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in |
| Front Track | 63.2 in |
| Rear Track | 63.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9 in |
| Approach Angle | 30° |
| Departure Angle | 26° |
| Cargo Volume | 47.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,400 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (24.6 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2015 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
9 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 13, 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA campaign 20V012000
Oct 17, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
NHTSA campaign 19V741000
Jan 9, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
NHTSA campaign 19V005000
Nov 29, 2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.
NHTSA campaign 17V763000
Jul 3, 2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
NHTSA campaign 17V425000
Aug 3, 2016 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Consequence: Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16D.
NHTSA campaign 16V577000
Apr 20, 2016 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 22, 2014, to March 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Consequence: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 16R2.
NHTSA campaign 16V228000
Aug 13, 2015 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Consequence: Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for the recall is SET15D.
NHTSA campaign 15V515000
Dec 30, 2014 · EQUIPMENT
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
NHTSA campaign 14V828000
86 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER
Owner Complaints
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER (10 mention a crash, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Steering | 8 |
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 2015 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.