Service and repair manuals for 42 model years of the Toyota 4Runner, 1984 to 2025. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Toyota published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Federal safety record, all years: 103 recalls, 6,440 owner complaints and 3,016 technical service bulletins are logged for the 4Runner. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your 4Runner year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53.99 | 1 | Limited · Platinum · SR5 · TRD Off-Road Premium +5 | details → |
| 2024 | $53.99 | 1 | Limited · SR5 Premium · SR5 · TRD Off-Road +3 | details → |
| 2023 | $53.99 | 1 | 40th Anniversary Edition · Limited · SR5 Premium · SR5 +4 | details → |
| 2022 | $53.99 | 3 | Limited · Nightshade · SR5 Premium · SR5 +6 | details → |
| 2021 | $53.99 | 1 | Limited · Nightshade · SR5 Premium · SR5 +5 | details → |
| 2020 | $53.99 | 1 | Limited · Nightshade · SR5 Premium · SR5 +4 | details → |
| 2019 | $53.99 | 3 | Limited · Nightshade · SR5 Premium · SR5 +3 | details → |
| 2018 | $53.99 | 2 | Limited · SR5 Premium · SR5 · TRD Off-Road +2 | details → |
| 2017 | $34.99 | 2 | Limited · SR5 · TRD Off-Road · TRD Pro | details → |
| 2016 | $34.99 | 6 | Limited · SR5 · TRD Pro · Trail | details → |
| 2015 | $34.99 | 5 | Limited · SR5 · TRD Pro · Trail | details → |
| 2014 | $34.99 | 4 | Limited · SR5 · Trail | details → |
| 2013 | $34.99 | 3 | Limited · SR5 · Trail | details → |
| 2012 | $34.99 | 6 | Limited · SR5 · Trail | details → |
| 2011 | $34.99 | 7 | Limited · SR5 · Trail | details → |
| 2010 | $34.99 | 8 | Limited · SR5 · Trail | details → |
| 2009 | $34.99 | 5 | Limited · SR5 · Sport | details → |
| 2008 | $34.99 | 4 | Limited · SR5 · Sport | details → |
| 2007 | $34.99 | 4 | Limited · SR5 · Sport | details → |
| 2006 | $34.99 | 5 | Limited · SR5 · Sport | details → |
| 2005 | $34.99 | 5 | Limited · SR5 · Sport | details → |
| 2004 | $34.99 | 2 | Limited · SR5 · Sport | details → |
| 2003 | $34.99 | 3 | Limited · SR5 · Sport | details → |
| 2002 | $34.99 | 1 | Base · Limited · SR5 | details → |
| 2001 | $34.99 | 1 | Base · Limited · SR5 | details → |
| 2000 | $34.99 | 2 | Base · Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · Limited +3 | details → |
| 1999 | $34.99 | 2 | Base · Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · Limited +3 | details → |
| 1998 | $34.99 | 1 | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · Limited · SR5 +2 | details → |
| 1997 | $34.99 | 1 | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · Limited · SR5, Automatic +2 | details → |
| 1996 | $34.99 | 1 | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · Limited · SR5, Automatic +2 | details → |
| 1995 | $34.99 | 2 | G58 · W56 · 4WD, Automatic · 4WD, Standard +1 | details → |
| 1994 | $34.99 | 2 | R150F · W56 · 4WD, Automatic · 4WD, Standard, R150F +2 | details → |
| 1993 | $34.99 | 2 | Automatic · Standard, R150F · Standard, W56 · 4WD, Automatic +3 | details → |
| 1992 | $34.99 | 2 | 2D Utility, Automatic · 2D Utility, Standard · 4D Utility, Automatic · 4D Utility, Standard +1 | details → |
| 1991 | $34.99 | 1 | 2D Utility, Automatic · 2D Utility, Standard · 4D Utility, Automatic · 4D Utility, Standard +1 | details → |
| 1990 | $34.99 | 1 | 2D Utility, Automatic · 2D Utility, Standard · 4D Utility, Automatic · 4D Utility, Standard +1 | details → |
| 1989 | $34.99 | 1 | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SR5, Automatic · SR5, Standard | details → |
| 1988 | $34.99 | 1 | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SR5, Automatic · SR5, Standard | details → |
| 1987 | $34.99 | — | Base, G52 · Base, R151F · SR5, 22-RE, Automatic · SR5, 22-RE, Standard, G52 +2 | select |
| 1986 | $34.99 | — | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard, G52 · Base, Standard, R151F · Base, Standard, W56 +3 | select |
| 1985 | $34.99 | — | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard, G52 · Base, Standard, W56 · SR5, G52 +1 | select |
| 1984 | $34.99 | — | Base · SR5 | select |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2025 4Runner manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 106
- General Information 1,606
- Accessories & Equipment 4,102
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 596
- Body & Frame 1,679
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 2,023
- Brakes 1,269
- Maintenance 222
- Drivelines & Axles 341
- Restraints 830
- Electrical 625
- Steering 230
- Engine Mechanical 504
- Suspension 392
- Engine Performance 3,436
- Transmission 1,018
- Rear Axle Shaft x Housing 60
- Radiator Cap Pressure 93
04 / Other yearsOther 4Runner years
1987 Toyota 4Runner · $34.99 select →
Trims: Base, G52 · Base, R151F · SR5, 22-RE, Automatic · SR5, 22-RE, Standard, G52 · SR5, 22-RE, Standard, R151F · SR5, 22-RTE.
No recalls on federal record for the 1987 4Runner. 7 complaints · 8 TSBs.
1986 Toyota 4Runner · $34.99 select →
Trims: Base, Automatic · Base, Standard, G52 · Base, Standard, R151F · Base, Standard, W56 · SR5, 22-RE, G52 · SR5, 22-RE, R151F · SR5, 22-RTE.
No recalls on federal record for the 1986 4Runner. 13 complaints · 8 TSBs.
1985 Toyota 4Runner · $34.99 select →
Trims: Base, Automatic · Base, Standard, G52 · Base, Standard, W56 · SR5, G52 · SR5, W56.
No recalls on federal record for the 1985 4Runner. 2 complaints · 8 TSBs.
1984 Toyota 4Runner · $34.99 select →
Trims: Base · SR5.
No recalls on federal record for the 1984 4Runner. 2 complaints · 8 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore 4Runner manual | $34.99–$53.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the 4Runner manual
Which 4Runner years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1984 to 2025 — 42 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Toyota 4Runner manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Toyota published for the 4Runner, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include 4Runner wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every 4Runner manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover 4Runner recalls?
103 recalls are on federal record across the 1984–2025 4Runner, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Toyota dealers.
Why do some 4Runner years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 1984–2017 at $34.99, 2018–2025 at $53.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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