1993 Toyota 4Runner Review
Price Estimate: $3,623 - $5,878

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by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Two-door model is dropped from lineup, a victim of import tariffs. Four-wheel-drive models come standard with 4WDemand system. Alloy wheels available only on V6 models, and now include chrome package.
For sale near Des Moines, IA
6 listings
- 299,831 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 13 City / 17 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Patriot Auto Sales (585 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Cheyenne, WY
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT3VN39W2P0119733
Stock: W1815
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-21-2025- $23,900fair price$1,855 above market
- 96,300 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 13 City / 17 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Worldwide Vintage Autos (609 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Denver, CO
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT3VN39W0P0116457
Stock: CTP5181.1
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-01-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa
$202/mo for 4Runner SR5
4Runner SR5
vs
$157/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
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4.5 out of 5 starsBen Holman, 01/29/2010
1993 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4dr SUV 4WD
Bought my '93 4Runner with 246,000 miles on it (all Colorado miles). That's right. I took it to 300,000 and got rear ended. It still runs like a top and never fails to start. Had a friend buy a '93 Blazer at the same time I bought my 4Runner . . . I towed him to the shop 3 times and it didn't feel like I was pulling anything. Only drawback is it's a little underpowered in the top end, … don't expect to rocket up the hills, but mountains are no challenge.
"I should be in a toyota commercial"
4.88 out of 5 starsdexcom, 12/20/2005
1993 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4dr SUV
What can i say, I bought my baby brand new back in 1993. Now have about 225k and this thing purrs like a kitten, starts on a dime every time, great brakes, still have original rear and original front werent replaced till 100k. Developed small hole in the radiator which required replacement and had a recall on the head gasket that toyota paid for; other than that this thing is an ox. I … take very good care of it and it has repaid my love with reliability that simply can't be beat. It doesn't sputter, ping, knock or vibrate and amazes me every time I crank it up. Ohh and besides the drivetrain, the interior hasn't even sustained a single tear in fabric or buttons falling off etc, I hope for 3-4+yrs.
nice, but slow
3.88 out of 5 starsdavey, 12/22/2002
1992 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
I am a chevy mechanic and yes I own a
yota. I don't like working on my own
vehicles after 50 hours of work every
week. This truck is very reliable, but
lacks power, BIG TIME!!! This 3.0 is
impossible too work on too. I think my
1987 toy pickup with 200K on it is
faster! My 85 4runner handled better,
it pulls poorly, and gets blown around
on the highway like a rag … doll. I will
probably sell and get a used tahoe or
suburban. At least if they break down
I'm not lost under the hood and They
have an ENGINE.
a life saver! (literally!)
4.75 out of 5 starsscotty145, 10/11/2011
1992 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4dr SUV 4WD
i bought one of these 4 runners with only 130k miles on it and it ran like a top! no leaks, didnt eat oil, stearing was fairly tight, and it just went! not only was it built great, it looks good too! unfortunately, i ended up totalling the thing. but it i were to happen to be driving anything else, i dont think i would be writing this review right now. i rolled it and smashed down on the … driver side, but it only caved in about 6 inches. luckily i landed on the wheels, but it was also able to get towed by straps and roll away! the chassis is still straight and the motor still cranked over. so its a very safe vehicle. great family car, or new drivers vehicle.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1993 Toyota 4Runner, so we've included reviews for other years of the 4Runner since its last redesign.
1993 4Runner Highlights
SR5
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $202/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 43.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver1 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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