Used Toyota 4Runner for Sale nearFair Oaks, CA

How much does the Toyota 4Runner cost in today's market?

Used Toyota 4Runner prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota 4Runner's current nationwide average price is $36,706, and its lowest point over the past year was $34,109. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota 4Runner a good car?

Yes — the Toyota 4Runner earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its all-generations owner rating is 4.64/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its reliability, off-road capability, and comfort, and they also highlight its spacious interior and strong long-term durability. The Toyota 4Runner also stands out for its rugged character and high resale value, which come through repeatedly in owner feedback.

Expert reviews rate the 2014 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs center on firm ride quality, limited second-row comfort, and fuel economy that trails more efficient SUVs.

33.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota 4Runner models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Toyota 4Runner for its reliability, ruggedness, and long-lasting value. Expert reviews also reinforce its durable, go-anywhere character and strong resale appeal.

• Owners rate the Toyota 4Runner between 4.17 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to condition, mileage, and maintenance history than to the model’s core reputation.

What should I look for when buying a used Toyota 4Runner?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, plus blind-spot monitors, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and traffic-jam assist.
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen, with a 14-inch touchscreen in any Premium trim or higher, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: the i-Force Max hybrid system delivers an EPA-rated 23 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined.

Which Toyota 4Runner trim should I buy?

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner offers these trims:

• SR5: the entry trim starts the lineup at $43,665 and gives you the core 4Runner formula.
• TRD Sport: adds a sportier street-focused setup for buyers who want a more road-oriented feel.
• TRD Sport Premium: builds on the TRD Sport with more equipment and a higher feature set.
• TRD Off-Road: the most affordable way into the most efficient 4Runner, with a locking rear differential, Bilstein remote-reservoir dampers, an extra inch of ground clearance, 18-inch wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tires, the Multi-Terrain System, and skid plates.
• TRD Off-Road Premium: adds a Multi-Terrain Monitor for extra off-road camera views and is a strong value if you want more trail hardware.
• Limited: adds a full-time 4WD system with a locking center differential and a more street-friendly setup.
• Platinum: adds the i-Force Max hybrid system and full-time 4WD, along with a more upscale cabin.
• Trailhunter: adds disconnecting sway bars, unique front bumpers, a snorkel, Old Man Emu shocks, rock rails, an on-board compressor, an ARB roof rack, and extra underbody protection.
• TRD Pro: adds disconnecting sway bars, unique front bumpers, Fox adjustable remote-reservoir shocks, an aluminum front skid plate, and underbody protection.

What Toyota 4Runner do most buyers choose?

The Toyota 4Runner years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. They also sit close enough to the newest redesign to feel current while still offering more used-market value than the latest model year.

What is the Toyota 4Runner's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which gives used buyers more room to find value. The sharpest movement is concentrated in the newest model year, while several other years are only changing slightly. Overall, the pattern favors shoppers who want to buy after prices have softened rather than chase the newest inventory.

The 2017 and 2023 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2023, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota 4Runner safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2024: 4/10
• 2023: 3/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2021: 3/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2019: 6/10
• 2016: 6/10
• 2015: 3/10
• 2014: 8/10

Toyota equips every 4Runner with its Safety Sense 3.0 suite of safety features.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota 4Runner now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.32% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −0.67%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 35.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,039. The Toyota 4Runner offers rugged, body-on-frame character that appeals to buyers who want a tough SUV with strong off-road identity.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base engine generates 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, while the i-Force Max hybrid increases output to 326 hp and 465 lb-ft.
• Tech: The 4Runner comes standard with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8-inch touchscreen, and the touchscreen grows to 14 inches in any Premium trim or higher.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, road-sign recognition, and high-beam assist.
• Starting price: Prices start at $43,665 for the SR5.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.