Worried about 6th gen 4Runner reliability/quality? Read this 1 year review by 2024 Tacoma owner

[Gastan]

I followed the all-new 2024 Tacoma 4th gen launch closely last year because I was potentially interested in buying one, and this was one of the first owners who posted on Tacoma4g. He just posted his 1 year review and it should reassure anyone worried about the reliability of the 2025 4runner 6th gen. Remember too that the 4Runner is built in Japan, which potentially makes it even more reliable and higher build quality.

Here's the 1 yr Tacoma owner review - https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/1-year-ownership-review.10005/

 

[FWTBT]

I'm sure Toyota tried hard with these new Tacomas, Tundras, 4Rs, LCs and GXs. They have a lot riding on them proving to be reliable.

I do think however that the jury is still out on longevity and durability under hard use.

While I don't think there's any way that the new 2.4 turbos will be averaging as many miles as we've seen on the 4.0 V6s, they are upgraded in other important ways and one can't have everything. I'm actually more concerned about other components. I've seen references to failures where the suspension mounts to the frame, and that might be a big deal because it's not just a part you can upgrade. Also seen references to Toyota moving to lighter duty transfer cases and other components.

I think we're going to need 2-3 years before we really know.

EDIT: The forum deleted my link, feels like censorship of bad news lol. So editing this post to re insert it: https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/thre...-road-while-offroading.3357/page-3#post-85963

 

[docboy]

FWIW, Consumer Reports gave the 2025 Tacoma a predicted below average reliability rating. The 2024 Taco was given a below average reliability rating, with downgrades in its transmission, steering and suspension, and noises/creaks. CR gave the 2025 4R a predicted above average reliability rating.

2017-2023 Tacos all have above average to well above average reliability ratings, so hopefully the 2024 Taco rating is due to first year jitters. We'll have to wait and see how the 2025 Tacos and 4Runners fare.

 

[CrispyTacoLover]

FWIW, Consumer Reports gave the 2025 Tacoma a predicted below average reliability rating. The 2024 Taco was given a below average reliability rating, with downgrades in its transmission, steering and suspension, and noises/creaks. CR gave the 2025 4R a predicted above average reliability rating.

2017-2023 Tacos all have above average to well above average reliability ratings, so hopefully the 2024 Taco rating is due to first year jitters. We'll have to wait and see how the 2025 Tacos and 4Runners fare.

Consumer Reports is ridiculous.

 

[brumey]

I hope they are reliable. I purchased (or have a deposit) on a 4Runner after owning Fords for 30 years. I was ready to buy a Chevy Tahoe until I found out about a huge issue with engines blowing up. I then got close to getting a Ford Explorer ST and found out about the V6’s blowing inlet valves plus my local Ford dealerships suck. Then I looked at Mazda, cx-90. Gorgeous inside but have gearbox issues.

So, I decided on Toyota and hope for reliability over 200k plus miles with just routine maintenance.

I also agree with the last poster, Consumer Reports are not good and I would not trust them.