Toyota 4Runner (2010–2024)
U.S.-market specifications. Items flagged UNVERIFIED have not yet been matched to a Toyota factory document. Confirm them before you rely on them.
Overview & model years
The fifth generation ran 15 model years with one engine, the 4.0 L 1GR-FE. Trail / TRD Off-Road models carry an electronic rear locker, Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control and optional KDSS. TRD Pro launched for 2015.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| U.S. model years | 2010–2024 (Wikipedia) |
| Model code | N280 |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in (2,789 mm) |
| Built | Tahara, Japan |
Engines (U.S. market)
| Engine | Years | Type / displacement | Output (SAE net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GR-FE | 2010–2024 | 4.0 L DOHC V6, dual VVT-i | 270 hp (201 kW) / 278 lb-ft (377 N·m) |
Drivetrain: transmissions, transfer case, axles, lockers
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Automatic | A750F 5-speed |
| Transfer case | Part-time two-speed (SR5, Trail/TRD Off-Road); full-time with locking center diff (Limited, some SR5) |
| Front axle | IFS |
| Rear axle | 4-link solid axle, coil springs |
| Lockers | Electric rear locker on Trail / TRD Off-Road / TRD Pro |
| Options | KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) |
Dimensions & weights
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in (2,790 mm) |
| Length | 189.9–191.3 in (4,825–4,860 mm) |
| Width | 75.8 in (1,925 mm) |
| Height | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,400–4,805 lb (1,996–2,180 kg) |
| Towing (max) | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) |
Fluid capacities
| System | Capacity (US / metric) | Fluid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil (1GR-FE, with filter) | 6.6 US qt (6.2 L) | 0W-20 |
| Automatic (total) | 11.3 US qt (10.7 L) | Toyota WS ATF |
| Transfer case | Part-time 1.1 US qt; full-time 1.5 US qt | API GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90 |
| Front differential | Part-time 1.6 US qt; full-time 1.5 US qt | API GL-5 hypoid gear oil (viscosity per manual) |
| Rear differential | 2.9 US qt; 2.8 US qt with locker | API GL-5 hypoid gear oil (viscosity per manual) |
| Fuel tank | 23 US gal (87 L) | Unleaded |
Refill capacities are approximate. Fill to the dipstick, check plug, or reservoir mark, not by volume alone. Use the fluid grade on your oil filler cap / owner’s manual.
Key torque specs
| Fastener | Torque (ft-lb / N·m) |
|---|---|
| Wheel lug nuts | 82–83 ft-lb (112 N·m) |
| Spark plugs | 13 ft-lb (18 N·m) |
Always confirm torque values in the factory repair manual for your exact year and engine. Use a calibrated wrench; tighten wheel nuts in a star pattern and re-check after 50 miles. Values marked UNVERIFIED are commonly published figures we have not yet matched to a Toyota document.
Paint colors
Code 040
Code 218
Code 1F7
Code 1G3
Code 6X3
Code 8S6
Code 8X0
Code 6V7
Code 1H5
Code 3R3
Swatches are approximate screen colors. Order paint by the code on the vehicle’s ID label (driver door jamb or firewall, marked C/TR or COLOR), never by the swatch. Lists show common U.S. colors and are not complete for every year. Code–name pairs confirmed via the automotivetouchup Toyota color listings; availability varies by year and trim.
Trims & options
| Trim / package | Years | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| SR5 / SR5 Premium | 2010–2024 | |
| Trail / TRD Off-Road | 2010–2024 | Locker, MTS, Crawl Control, KDSS option |
| Limited | 2010–2024 | Full-time 4WD, X-REAS |
| TRD Pro | 2015–2024 | FOX shocks, skid plate |
| TRD Sport | 2022–2024 | X-REAS sport tuning |
| 40th Anniversary | 2023 | Special edition |
VIN decoding basics
| Position | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Country: J = Japan, 4/5 = USA, 3 = Mexico |
| 1–3 | World Manufacturer ID (e.g. JT_ = Toyota Japan) |
| 4–8 | Vehicle descriptor: body, engine, series/model code (varies by era) |
| 9 | Check digit |
| 10 | Model year: B=1981 … Y=2000, 1=2001 … 9=2009, A=2010 … S=2025, T=2026 (no I, O, Q, U, Z, 0) |
| 11 | Assembly plant |
| 12–17 | Serial number |
Decode any 1981+ VIN free at NHTSA vPIC. The paint code and trim code are printed on the ID label, not encoded in the VIN.
Factory manuals & brochures
Official and public sources only. We do not host copies of copyrighted Toyota manuals.
- Operation CHARM: factory service information, 1982–2013 (public, free) ↗
- Toyota Newsroom: 4Runner ↗
- Toyota Owners: owner’s manuals & warranty guides (official) ↗
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoder (U.S. government) ↗
- NHTSA recalls lookup by VIN ↗
- Toyota Technical Information System (official factory repair manuals, paid subscription) ↗
- Toyota Newsroom (official press kits & spec sheets) ↗