2003 Toyota 4Runner Review

2003 Toyota 4Runner is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 189.00 in length and 69.10 in height. Made in Japan, 2003 Toyota 4Runner has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 33,255 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2003 Toyota 4Runner. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 23.00 gallon. The engine is 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 16 - 18 of gasoline in the city and 16 - 18 on highways.

Make: Toyota
Model: 4Runner
Trims Available: 6
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $33,255 USD
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
Tires: 265/65R17
Tank Size: 23 gallon

Toyota 4Runner 2003 Trims

2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY

2003 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 19 - 21 HWY

2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY

2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 19 - 21 HWY

2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 19 - 21 HWY

2003 Toyota 4Runner Sport 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 02V339000 started on /Date(1040101200000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIVE FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS (MODEL 6934 AND 6936), WITH FACTORY LLAT, AND WITH PORT INSTALLED WR4, FOUR ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE PROCESSED AT THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA PORT AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA, WHEN THE VEHICLES WERE PROCESSED AT THE PORT, AN ALLOY TIRE/WHEEL UPGRADE WAS INSTALLED. THE UPGRADE INCLUDED 4 ALLOY WHEELS. THE ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE/ALLOY WHEEL WAS NOT CHANGED. THE SPARE TIRE REQUIRES THE USE OF A DIFFERENT STYLE OF WHEEL NUT TO ATTACH IT TO THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: IF THE SPARE TIRE/WHEEL IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE USING THE WHEEL NUTS PROVIDED FOR THE UPGRADE ALLOY WHEEL, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL COULD RESULT AND COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A LOOSE WHEEL.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DIFFERENT STYLE LUG NUTS, A WARNING LABEL FOR THE SPARE RE/ALLOY WHEEL, AND AN OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM.

Recall 03V146000 started on /Date(1050292800000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, THE FUEL PULSATION DAMPER, LOCATED ON THE FUEL RAIL, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED, CAUSING A DIAPHRAGM IN THE PULSATION DAMPER TO BE DAMAGED. IF THE DIAPHRAGM FAILS, FUEL MAY LEAK.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IF A HEAT SOURCE OR AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSATION DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 5, 2003. 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 11V113000 started on /Date(1298523600000-0500)/.

Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2003 Toyota 4Runner look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2003 Toyota 4Runner’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 16 - 18 miles, which is higher then 2002 Toyota 4Runner.

The 2003 Toyota 4Runner is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2003 Toyota 4Runner that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner is its excellent fuel economy. 2003 Toyota 4Runner has a 4.7L V8 DOHC 32V engine and It gets 16 - 18/20 - 21 mpg city/highway.

Toyota All models of 2003

Toyota 4Runner

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Avalon

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Camry

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Camry Solara

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Celica

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Corolla

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Echo

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Highlander

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Land Cruiser

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Matrix

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota MR2 Spyder

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Prius

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota RAV4

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Sequoia

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Sienna

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Tacoma

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Toyota Tundra

$27,055 - $35,530
16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
4.7L V8 DOHC 32V

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