1997 Toyota 4Runner Review

Value Range $19,988 - $33,908
Seats 5
Miles per Gallon 17 City / 21 HWY
Crash Testing 1
# Trims 6 Trims

1997 Toyota 4Runner is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 178.70 in length and 67.50 in height. Made in Japan, 1997 Toyota 4Runner has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 26,343 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 1997 Toyota 4Runner. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 3.4L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

Toyota 4Runner 1997 Trims

1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD

Engine: 3.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 21 HWY

1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD

Engine: 3.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 19 HWY

1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD

Engine: 3.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 19 HWY

1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 2WD

Engine: 3.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 21 HWY

1997 Toyota 4Runner 2WD

Engine: 2.7L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 23 - 24 HWY

1997 Toyota 4Runner 4WD

Engine: 2.7L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 21 - 22 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 02V021000 started on /Date(1011330000000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN 2-WHEEL-DRIVE (2WD) AND 4-WHEEL-DRIVE (4WD) 4RUNNER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF HEAVY LOADING (SIMULTANEOUS LOADING TO REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING) AND SEVERE STEERING MANEUVERS COULD CAUSE THE 2WD 4RUNNER TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.

Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION PARTS. ALTHOUGH THE 4WD 4RUNNERS DO NOT EXHIBIT THE HANDLING CONDITION, TOYOTA WILL RECALL THESE VEHICLES TO AVOID ANY PUBLIC CONFUSION AS TO WHICH VEHICLES SHOULD RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall 06E026000 started on /Date(1143090000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Recall 06E049000 started on /Date(1148443200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

FAQ

1997 Toyota 4Runner is made in Japan between 1984 to 2022.

The 1997 Toyota 4Runner is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 1997 Toyota 4Runner look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1997 Toyota 4Runner’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 17 miles, which is lower then 1996 Toyota 4Runner.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1997 Toyota 4Runner so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1997 Toyota 4Runner is lower than $12,339.

There are 4 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 Toyota 4Runner that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Toyota All models of 1997

Toyota 4Runner

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota Avalon

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota Camry

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota Celica

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota Corolla

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota Land Cruiser

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota Paseo

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota Previa

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota RAV4

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota Supra

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota T100

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota Tacoma

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Toyota Tercel

$19,988 - $33,908
17 City / 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.4L V6 DOHC 24V

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