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2018 Toyota 4Runner

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 4Runner.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2018 Toyota 4Runner is a midsize SUV equipped with a 6.6-quart engine using 0W-20 oil viscosity and paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined; with only 57 owner complaints recorded and five recalls issued, the 2018 model reflects a notably mature and refined iteration of the 4Runner platform compared to the model's highest complaint year of 2003, which logged 707 complaints across its model run spanning 1990 to 2026, indicating substantially improved reliability as the platform aged.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

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 blades8522252180 alt 8521253081
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 height70.1 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight4654 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 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.

7.5–8.5 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
2019TRD Off-Road Premium 4.0L V67.70 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2015Limited 4.0L V67.90 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, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.6 qt

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
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub203.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173.0 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 Gap.039
Spark Plug Torque13 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

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum46.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum47.4 psi
RPM46.5-47.4 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0.
Engine Compression160
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-85 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 137; Rear: 74
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque19 / Rear: 65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 59; Rear: 49 /; Front: 137; Rear: 74
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.140; Rear: .630
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0079
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 8.310
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.140; Rear: .630

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 2018 Toyota 4Runner sits in a comparatively quiet portion of the model's federal record, with 57 complaints, 5 recalls, 0 investigations, and 192 TSBs. This represents a modest uptick from 2017's 36 complaints but remains well below the elevated activity seen earlier in the generation, particularly the 2010–2016 period when complaints ranged from 77 to 163 and recalls peaked at 12 in 2010. Relative to the years immediately after, 2018's 5 recalls exceed 2019's 4 and the single recalls of 20202021, though its complaint count is lower than 2019's 64 and comparable to the low-thirties figures from 2020 onward. The top complaint categories for 2018 are "Unknown or Other" and "Steering" at 8 each, followed by "Service Brakes" and "Air Bags" at 4 each, with 7 crash-related complaints and 1 fire complaint; the data does not specify root causes. Across the generation, the clear arc is a decline from high early-2010s activity to a more stable, lower-complaint regime by the mid-2010s, and 2018 falls squarely in that calmer phase. Given its low complaint volume, absence of investigations, and placement after the generation's most troubled years, the 2018 4Runner appears to be a relatively good year to buy, provided prospective owners verify that the 5 recalls have been addressed.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
192
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
57
Owner complaints
7 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 57 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other8
Steering8
Service Brakes4
Air Bags4
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Structure3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine2

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…

19V670000SteeringReported 20/09/2019

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened. Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 192 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 2018 4Runner take?

6.6 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 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.