Model year guide

2017 Toyota 4 Runner

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Toyota 4 Runner is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 57 on record.

2017 Toyota 4 Runner — representative photo
Representative photo

2017 Toyota 4 Runner at a glance

Safety recalls5
Overall safety4 / 5 ★
Combined18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Toyota 4 Runner recalls 5

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #18V753000 · manufacturer #SET18A · 25/10/2018

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire …

Fix: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #17V831000 · manufacturer #Toyota H0Z Lexus HLF · 20/12/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Ri…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

Structure:body:hood NHTSA Campaign #17V763000 · manufacturer #SET17C · 29/11/2017

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.

Fix: 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.

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire NHTSA Campaign #17V295000 · manufacturer #17R2 · 02/05/2017

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #17V291000 · manufacturer #17R1 · 01/05/2017

Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.

Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Toyota 4 Runner safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 24.6% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2017 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2017 Toyota 4 Runner MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Toyota 4 Runner costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Fuel only$18,500
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Toyota 4 Runner vehicles on record

Other Toyota 4 Runner model years

2017 Toyota 4 Runner — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota 4 Runner have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota 4 Runner. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What is the 2017 Toyota 4 Runner safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2017 Toyota 4 Runner an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 3★).

What gas mileage does the 2017 Toyota 4 Runner get?

The 2017 Toyota 4 Runner has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (17 city / 20 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.