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2005 Toyota 4Runner User Reviews

2005 Toyota 4Runner Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 12 reviews

  • Performance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Appearance:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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PROS
"power" 8 reviews
"reliable car" 4 reviews
"comfortable car" 3 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 8 reviews
"ride" 2 reviews

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Will writes:
2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition V6 4WD Review
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Great Handling and drivable car.

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Hard to lift and Modify Suspension.

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One Of The Best All Around Suv's — Love it. Great all around car. Many Upgrades. Magnaflow Exhaust, 3in Toytec Lift, KMC XD Revolver 17'' Rims, Toyo Opencountry 265/75/17, TRD full Cold Air Intake. Great built car handles like a dream. Great Turning radius. Offroad capable. Tows very well. Tons of room and very comfortable. Great Buy and highly reccommended.

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Matthew writes:
2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 Review
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Power

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Gas MIleage

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Great Suv — I tell everyone that i know that they should be buying a 4Runner. best vehicle that i have ever owned. just towed my 800 lb. suzuki M109R from DC to VT and had no power problems but has mileage took a dive. went from around 20 mpg to 15 just by hooking up the trailer.

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Jason writes:
2005 Toyota 4Runner Limted V8 4WD Review
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Power, Utility, Decent gas mileage

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A little cramped for a tall driver like me, but not bad.

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Excellent Mid-size Suv — Drives great Tows a lot Decent on gas Good power Limited package has nice features

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Mark writes:
2005 Toyota 4Runner Limted V8 4WD Review
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Great acceleration, features, build quality, goes through anything, reliability, its a Toyota!

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Gas mileage, headroom

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Best Suv Out There! — The exterior looks great. Ride quality is smooth on paved roads for an SUV with a rear live axle. Handling is great with the XREAS and not top heavy for its height. The V8 is fast and has plenty of torque to pull anything. The interior design is alright with the black marble trim and leather. The 4Runner is packed with features like dual zone auto climate control, power everything, auto headlights, heated seats, adjustable ride height, and navigation system. The seats are low to the ground, but I find them comfortable. Headroom can be a little more generous, but it doesn't prevent me from loving this truck! I definitely would recommend the 4Runner to anybody.

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2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD Review
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Very neat car,comfortable, in perfect shape and fun to drive!!

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Fuel economy.

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Excellent Car! — This 4Runner is in excellent condition. The engine is strong and powerful, the transmission shifts well and the power features work perfectly. More so, this SUV is well equipped with AM/FM stereo, CD player, ice cold a/c, power windows, power rear hatch window, power locks, power mirrors, cruise control, and much more! Wow! What a great SUV!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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carymc21 writes:
2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD Review
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Plenty of room. Handles great for an SUV.  Has great power.  I like to get up and go and it does it with no problem. I feel like my children and I are 100% safe in this car.  It is still in great condition for 7 years old with two kids.  It's comfortable. And very reliable.  I have never had 1 problem with my car.

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With this economy and gas prices as they are. Gas millage hurts for the daily drive I have.

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Nice Rig — I love love love my 4runner and hate to get rid of it. She has been very reliable and safe for my children and I. I can no longer afford the gas millage it gives me though. It's a very clean car, with a lot of gumption for those who like to get on it. I always have felt very safe in my car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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lv2hunt writes:
2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition V6 4WD Review
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Looks and fuel economy.

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Terrible anti-slip traction control and stability warning far to touchy.  If the traction control system even thought the car might slipspin a tire it would take over and ALL control of the gas pedal was GONE!  This nearly caused me to be in a number of accidents while entering traffic from a stop sign and other areas.  I could get stuck in front of my own house on level ground with 1" of snow on the ground (with new traction tires on the car)!  Terrible System!!!  I took this to the Toyota dealer many times and spent over four thousand dollars in their attempts to make it right and ultimately told me that everything was working at manufacturers specs.  I will sell this and never buy another!  (That is after driving Toyota's for 30 years).

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Very Poor! — Terrible anti-slip traction control and stability warning far to touchy. If the traction control system even thought the car might slipspin a tire it would take over and ALL control of the gas pedal was GONE! This nearly caused me to be in a number of accidents while entering traffic from a stop sign and other areas. I could get stuck in front of my own house on level ground with 1" of snow on the ground (with new traction tires on the car)! Terrible System!!! I took this to the Toyota dealer many times and spent over four thousand dollars in their attempts to make it right and ultimately told me that everything was working at manufacturers specs. I will sell this and never buy another! (That is after driving Toyota's for 30 years).

Primary Use: Family transportation

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monte3de writes:
2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition V6 4WD Review
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Toyota reliability, this is my 3rd 4Runner since 2002, and definitely the best so far.  The list of standard safety features is not matched by any other SUV in its class, standard Downhill Assent Control (DAC)- against every driving instinct one has on a steep downgrade and using brakes, you hit DAC and put it in NEUTRAL; automatic braking to keep from spinning out and not exceeding 5mph. Hill Assent Control- keeps you in place and not rolling back on hill w/o having to keep foot on brake.  The Sport Suspension, called XREAS, is cross linked front tire to opposite rear tire and in event tire starts to leave ground pressure is taken from linked tire to push down.  The only other SUV that has something similar is the Ford Explorer w/ RSC, but it's $1k option.  Crashes well............$12k accident w/ DUI driver and walked away w/o a scratch.  4Runners hold their value so well mine was rebuilt, almost as good as factory, but not quite!

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MPG is so so, back seat is not the roomiest, no more than 2 adults or cramped, maintenance is a bit pricey, but with 4wd to be expected

monte3de
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2005 Sport Edition 4wd — Dislike emissions system, esp O2 and Air/Fuel Ratio sensors. Mine went to dealer 5 times before, I, figured out what diagnostics could not. When those sensors go bad it disables vehicle stability control, skid control, and suspension cannot work properly. Both CATS replaced under warranty at $1800 each, problematic in 4.0L 4Runners. The V8 is much more fun, had in my 2003 4Runner and mpg too close to notice!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Chris writes:
2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition V6 4WD Review
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Everything is awesome but the gas mileage

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Bad gas mileage

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2005 Sport Edition — This is 4Runner number 3 for me, so that should tell you I love them. I am so happy she is mine free and clear. Her name is Kaimera, which means Ice Ship or Protector, she is definitely the second. 4Runners are built for safety, I know first hand after a $15800 accident I walked away from w/o a scratch. She was not totaled, but fixed. The emissions on this 4Runner is troublesome! Was to dealer 5 times for unknown problem, I had to find other owners online to see the O2 sensors and Air/Fuel Ratio Sensors act up you lose Vehicle Stability Control, Skid control, and big loss of power and mpg!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Oli writes:
2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited V6 Review
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4runner - Suv Of The Year — Lack a bit on the Breaking. seems like the brake are not good enough for the cars power. Great and stylish look. Very low cost of ownership. No need to go into details about the quality associated with a TOYOTA. GREAT SUV. No wonder it's the most sold SUV in its category!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $12,964 Average Instant Market Value $16,183 Average Instant Market Value $13,062 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 20 25 25
Horsepower 245 164 160
Crash Test Rating 4 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 42.1 39.7
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.7 41.7 40.7

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2012 Toyota 4Runner Reviews

Would Recommend To A Friend By chrisg0324

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2010 Toyota 4Runner Reviews

I Love It By Troye

I love the heated leather seats, ability to tow up to 5500 lbs, and have 5 passengers sit comfortably on a road trip. it has enough room to move cargo from place to place. Also, the automatic sliding ... Read More

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I love almost everything about this vehicle. I cannot think of a more perfect vehicle for someone who needs a little extra room, likes to take the bikes to trails and can fit just about anything in th... Read More

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2008 Toyota 4Runner Reviews

This Is A Great Combination Of A Luxury Vehicle With The Option To Go Off The Road. By MTHAND

Performance- I love how this car accelerates I never have problems keeping up. Appearance- I love the color Mica = green, grey, black all in one depending on the light. Fun factor- The sunroof and... Read More

A Great Suv To Own By donglins

It is a nice and solid SUV. I have it for over 2 years and no any problem at all so far. The only concern is: it drinks too much gas - 20 miles per gallon for highway, 17 miles for city. Read More

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2007 Toyota 4Runner Reviews

The Best Suv On The Road By tomsnyders

Toyota builds a tougher, more reliable midsize SUV than anyone else. It handles great on all roads, including wet and snow packed. The Toyota traction control system is superior to other systems tha... Read More

Love, Love, Love This 4runner! By Danika

I couldn't ask for a better vehicle. I have a job where I have to carry a lot of bulky equipment and this vehicle has been able to accomodate everything I have needed. I feel very safe in this SUV. It... Read More

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2006 Toyota 4Runner Reviews

Great Family Hauler By maxiben

4th gen 4runners are a big mid-size SUV. Their truck-like body on frame construction makes them a really sturdy companion. Reliability has been great, I haven't used it off road, but it is very comfy ... Read More

Great Toyota 4runner By Bigtimebama

Not much to do exept drive it. Low maintenance cost, ex the gas, but that is pretty much the same with all SUV's in this range. I still looks as good as it did new. When you are done with the driving,... Read More

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