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Free Toyota 4Runner VIN Decoder

Decode your Toyota 4Runner VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 17 variants (1990–2013). No registration.

1990–2013 17 variants SUV PetrolDiesel
Toyota 4Runner
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Toyota 4Runner specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 4Runner variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.4L (282 HP) 2025 Petrol 278 bhp
4.0L V6 5AT 274 HP (4x2) 2014 Petrol 4.0 L 270 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
4.0L V6 5AT 274 HP (4x4) 2014 Petrol 4.0 L 270 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
4.0L V6 4x2 5AT (274 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 4.0 L 270 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
4.0L V6 4x4 5AT (274 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 4.0 L 270 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
2.7L 4x2 4AT (157 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 2.7 L 157 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
4.7L V8 2WD 5AT (260 HP) 2003–2009 Petrol 4.7 L 260 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
4.7L V8 4WD 5AT (260 HP) 2003–2009 Petrol 4.7 L 260 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
4.0L V6 2WD 4AT (245 HP) 2003–2009 Petrol 4.0 L 245 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
4.0L V6 4WD 4AT (245 HP) 2003–2009 Petrol 4.0 L 245 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp
4.0L V6 2WD 5AT (236 HP) 2003–2009 Petrol 4.0 L 236 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
4.0L V6 4WD 5AT (236 HP) 2003–2009 Petrol 4.0 L 236 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
4.7L V8 2WD 5AT (235 HP) 2003–2009 Petrol 4.7 L 235 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
4.7L V8 4WD 5AT (235 HP) 2003–2009 Petrol 4.7 L 235 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
3.0L D 4WD 5AT (130 HP) 2003–2009 Diesel 3.0 L 129 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
3.0L V6 5MT AWD (145 HP) 1990–1995 Petrol 3.0 L 143 bhp MANUAL 5sp
2.4L TD 5MT AWD (90 HP) 1990–1995 Diesel 2.4 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp

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Toyota 4Runner VIN FAQ

What does a Toyota 4Runner VIN tell you?+
A Toyota 4Runner VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Toyota 4Runner?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Toyota 4Runner made?+
Our database covers the Toyota 4Runner for model years 1990–2013, across 17 variants.
Is the Toyota 4Runner VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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