Model year guide

2009 Toyota 4-runner

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Toyota 4-runner is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2009 Toyota 4-runner — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2009 Toyota 4-runner at a glance

Combined15–18 mpg

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2009 Toyota 4-runner MPG & running costs

Combined15–18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,013
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,063 more

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 2009 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.

2009 Toyota 4-runner trims & engines on record

Trims
SR5
Engines
4.0L 6-cyl 236 hp

2009 Toyota 4-runner vehicles on record

Other Toyota 4-runner model years

2009 Toyota 4-runner — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2009 Toyota 4-runner get?

The 2009 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.