Example carCar diagnostics for a 1997 Toyota 4Runner
Car diagnostics for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 12.4 to 14.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Special Purpose Vehicles
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Toyota 4Runner for car diagnostics
- Body: special purpose vehicles (EPA size class).
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.
Car diagnostics: how we help
Car diagnostics for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your 4Runner
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The powertrain to know here is the 2.7L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
A rental while you wait
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Good habits for your car
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Want a price?
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
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