Model year guide

2008 Toyota 4 runner

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Toyota 4 runner is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2008 Toyota 4 runner — representative photo
Representative photo

2008 Toyota 4 runner at a glance

Combined15–18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Toyota 4 runner safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2008 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2008 Toyota 4 runner MPG & running costs

Combined15–18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,013

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Toyota 4 runner costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,065
Fuel only$20,065
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Toyota 4 runner trims & engines on record

Trims
SR5
Engines
4.0L 6-cyl 236 hp

2008 Toyota 4 runner vehicles on record

Other Toyota 4 runner model years

2008 Toyota 4 runner — frequently asked questions

What is the 2008 Toyota 4 runner safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2008 Toyota 4 runner crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2008 Toyota 4 runner get?

The 2008 Toyota 4 runner has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.