1997 Toyota 4Runner for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 to 14.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 to 14.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Toyota 4Runner for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1997 Toyota 4Runner specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.7L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 4-cylinder | 3.4L 6-cylinder | 3.4L 6-cylinder | 3.4L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $21.39 | $21.39 | $22.79 | $22.79 |
1997 Toyota 4Runner: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 3.4 L | 3.4 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Toyota 4Runner
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 261 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (96), structure (70) and service brakes (32). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V021000 | 2002-01-18 | suspension | ON CERTAIN 2-WHEEL-DRIVE (2WD) AND 4-WHEEL-DRIVE (4WD) 4RUNNER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF HEAVY LOADING (SIMULTANEOUS LOADING TO REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING) AND SEVERE STEERING MANEUVERS COULD CAUSE THE 2WD 4RUNNER TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1997 Toyota 4Runner
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1997 Toyota 4Runner; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. This page sets out the 1997 Toyota 4Runner for buyers, in plain words.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
The powertrain here is the 2.7L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 37 litres, from its 12.4 L/100 km rating. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $19.22, and a 300 km weekend about $57.66. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the 4Runner makes sense
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
What the 4Runner is like
As a van, it puts space for people and luggage first.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the 4Runner on your commute before you commit to it. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
One more step
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Toyota 4Runner from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Toyota 4Runner for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Toyota 4Runner
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Toyota 4Runner?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Toyota 4Runner before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Toyota 4Runner have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Toyota 4Runner cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3844.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.