Toyota 4Runner 4WD towing capacity by year
The Toyota 4Runner 4WD has tow data across 7 model years, from 2005 through 2012. The most recent 2012 Toyota 4Runner 4WD carries a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2008 model year at 7,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Toyota 4Runner 4WD page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Toyota 4Runner 4WD max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Toyota 4Runner 4WD, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Toyota 4Runner 4WD years (2008–2012)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota 4Runner 4WD | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2011 Toyota 4Runner 4WD | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner 4WD | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2008 Toyota 4Runner 4WD | 1 | 7,000 |
Older Toyota 4Runner 4WD years (2005–2007)
Earlier model years for the Toyota 4Runner 4WD, going back to 2005. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Toyota 4Runner 4WD | 1 | 7,000 |
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner 4WD | 2 | 7,000 |
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4WD | 1 | 7,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.