2003 Toyota 4Runner for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2003 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.
2003 Toyota 4Runner specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.7L 8-cylinder | 4.7L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.31 | $21.39 | $22.79 | $24.34 |
2003 Toyota 4Runner: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.7 L | 4.7 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,868 |
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 2003 Toyota 4Runner
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 696 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (278), suspension (109) and unknown or other (97). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V113000 | 2011-02-24 | vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. |
| 03V146000 | 2003-04-14 | fuel system, gasoline | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, THE FUEL PULSATION DAMPER, LOCATED ON THE FUEL RAIL, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED, CAUSING A DIAPHRAGM IN THE PULSATION DAMPER TO BE DAMAGED. IF THE DIAPHRAGM FAILS, FUEL MAY LEAK. |
| 02V339000 | 2002-12-17 | wheels | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIVE FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS (MODEL 6934 AND 6936), WITH FACTORY LLAT, AND WITH PORT INSTALLED WR4, FOUR ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE PROCESSED AT THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA PORT AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2003 Toyota 4Runner?
No 2003 Toyota 4Runner is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Thinking about the 2003 Toyota 4Runner? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
Owners filed 696 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, suspension and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Engine and fuel
Power comes from the 4.0L 6-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
At 13.1 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 39 litres of fuel. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $60.93 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the 4Runner suits
It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Practical details
As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Try before you buy
If the 4Runner is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent first, buy later: a week with the 4Runner answers the big questions. Rent the 4Runner for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Picking a year and a trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $20.31 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Still deciding?
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 2003 Toyota 4Runner from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Toyota 4Runner for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Toyota 4Runner
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 Toyota 4Runner have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Toyota 4Runner cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4062.00.
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.