2009
Toyota 4Runner

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  • RWD 4dr V6 SR5 (GS)
    Starts at
    $28,640
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V6 SR5 (Natl)
    Starts at
    $28,640
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V6 SR5 (SE)
    Starts at
    $28,640
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V8 SR5 (Natl)
    Starts at
    $30,655
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V8 SR5 (SE)
    Starts at
    $30,655
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V8 SR5 (GS)
    Starts at
    $30,655
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 SR5 (GS)
    Starts at
    $30,915
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 SR5 (Natl)
    Starts at
    $30,915
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 SR5 (SE)
    Starts at
    $30,915
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V6 Sport (SE)
    Starts at
    $30,950
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V6 Sport (Natl)
    Starts at
    $30,950
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V6 Sport (GS)
    Starts at
    $30,950
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V8 Sport (Natl)
    Starts at
    $32,330
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V8 Sport (GS)
    Starts at
    $32,330
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V8 Sport (SE)
    Starts at
    $32,330
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V8 SR5 (Natl)
    Starts at
    $32,930
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V8 SR5 (GS)
    Starts at
    $32,930
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V8 SR5 (SE)
    Starts at
    $32,930
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Sport (GS)
    Starts at
    $33,225
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Sport (SE)
    Starts at
    $33,225
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Sport (Natl)
    Starts at
    $33,225
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V8 Sport (Natl)
    Starts at
    $34,605
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V8 Sport (SE)
    Starts at
    $34,605
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V8 Sport (GS)
    Starts at
    $34,605
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V6 Limited (GS)
    Starts at
    $35,325
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl)
    Starts at
    $35,325
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V6 Limited (SE)
    Starts at
    $35,325
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V8 Limited (GS)
    Starts at
    $37,085
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V8 Limited (SE)
    Starts at
    $37,085
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RWD 4dr V8 Limited (Natl)
    Starts at
    $37,085
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Limited (SE)
    Starts at
    $37,600
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Limited (GS)
    Starts at
    $37,600
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl)
    Starts at
    $37,600
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V8 Limited (GS)
    Starts at
    $39,360
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V8 Limited (SE)
    Starts at
    $39,360
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V8 Limited (Natl)
    Starts at
    $39,360
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Standard 236-hp V-6
Available 260-hp V-8
Available Trail Package
Two or three rows of seats
RWD or 4WD

The good & the bad

The good

V-8 performance
Quietness
Ride quality
Refinement
Resale value

The bad

Fuel economy
Ride quality in Sport Edition
Difficult entry and exit

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Safety review

Based on the 2009 Toyota 4Runner base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
3/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections

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Consumer reviews

4.5 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.8
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

Most reliable car I've owned

Great car. 185K miles and still running strong! It's a 1998 model and we keep wanting to replace it but it just keeps on running. We change the oil every 5K miles & only synthetic.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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I am very happy with the 4runner by Toyota. It has all i needed and wanted plus more. You can't go wrong with this one.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2009 Toyota 4Runner?

The 2009 Toyota 4Runner is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Limited (12 styles)
  • SR5 (12 styles)
  • Sport (12 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner?

The 2009 Toyota 4Runner offers up to 16 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2009 Toyota 4Runner reliable?

The 2009 Toyota 4Runner has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Toyota 4Runner owners.

Is the 2009 Toyota 4Runner a good SUV?

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4.5 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.9

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