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2017 Toyota 4Runner

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 4Runner.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner is an SUV featuring an Automatic (S5) transmission and an EPA rating of 17/21/18 mpg. The vehicle utilizes 6.6 quarts of 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. With 36 total owner complaints and five recalls, this model year sits well below the 707-complaint peak recorded in 2003 within the model's 1990-2026 history.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torqueSteel Wheels: 83 ft-lbs; Aluminum Wheels: 76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFLCYOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/60R20, P265/70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0, 7.0-7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780138051
Spark plug9091901233
Battery2880054020
Front wiper blades8521253081 alt 8522252180
Serpentine belt90916A2015
Thermostat1632631050 alt 160310P010
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height71.7 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight4806 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 4Runner of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2017 TRD Off-Road
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017TRD Off-Road 4.0L V67.50 sec15.90 sec270 hp4x4
2017TRD Pro 4.0L V68.00 sec16.10 sec270 hp4x4
2015Limited 4.0L V67.90 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2019TRD Off-Road Premium 4.0L V67.70 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2014Limited 4.0L V67.50 sec15.80 sec270 hp4x4
2014SR5 4.0L V67.50 sec15.70 sec270 hp4x4
2014Trail Premium 4.0L V67.60 sec15.90 sec270 hp4x4
2014Limited 4.0L V68.50 sec16.50 sec270 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.6 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.6 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 65.0; Rear: 65.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts67.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub203.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)740 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM46.5-47.4 @ IDLE OR FUEL PUMP RUNNING. rpm
Residual Pressure21 MIN.: AFTER 5 MINUTES, ENGINE OFF. psi
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-85 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 137; Rear: 74
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.140; Rear: 0.630
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.0078
Maximum Drum Diameter8.310

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner sits at a low point in the fifth-generation federal record, with 36 complaints—tied with 2013 for the fewest in the 2010–2017 span—and 5 recalls, the lowest recall count in the generation up to that year. It improves on the immediately preceding 2015 (85 complaints, 9 recalls) and 2016 (77 complaints, 8 recalls), and also records fewer complaints than the two following years, 2018 (57 complaints) and 2019 (64 complaints). Across the generation, complaints and recalls trend downward from the elevated levels of 2010–2011, and 2017 represents the cleanest year in that arc before counts fall further in 2020. The leading 2017 complaint categories are "Unknown or Other" with 10 reports and "Service Brakes" with 9, alongside 3 crash-related and 1 fire-related complaint, though the data does not specify root causes. Given its placement near the bottom of the generation's complaint and recall curve, a used 2017 4Runner looks like one of the stronger fifth-generation choices from a federal-record perspective.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
208
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
36
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other10
Service Brakes9
Electrical System3
Air Bags2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering,Suspension,Power Train1
Latches/Locks/Linkages,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V753000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 25/10/2018

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification… Remedy: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226…

17V831000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 20/12/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 208 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 4Runner take?

6.6 qt of 0W-20 ILSAC multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 4Runner have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4Runner get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.