Tow Capacities

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Toyota 4Runner towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Toyota 4Runner. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered24 (1999–2022)
Configurations219
Highest rating in our dataset7,300 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,810 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Toyota 4Runner that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Toyota 4Runner towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Toyota 4Runner towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20225,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs13Open year
20215,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs14Open year
20205,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs12Open year
20195,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs11Open year
20185,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs9Open year
20175,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs9Open year
20164,700 lbs4,700 lbs1,700 lbs9Open year
20154,700 lbs4,700 lbs1,700 lbs9Open year
20144,700 lbs4,700 lbs1,700 lbs8Open year
20135,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs5Open year
20125,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs5Open year
20115,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs5Open year
20105,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs6Open year
20095,000 lbs7,300 lbs1,500 lbs12Open year
20085,000 lbs7,300 lbs1,500 lbs12Open year
20075,000 lbs7,300 lbs1,500 lbs12Open year
20065,000 lbs7,300 lbs1,500 lbs12Open year
20055,000 lbs7,300 lbs1,500 lbs12Open year
20045,000 lbs7,300 lbs1,295 lbs12Open year
20035,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,100 lbs12Open year
20025,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,650 lbs4Open year
20015,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,650 lbs4Open year
20005,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,810 lbs6Open year
19995,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,810 lbs6Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Toyota 4Runner towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Toyota 4Runner years can tow my trailer?

Compare Toyota 4Runner model years

20212022
Min towing5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Max towing5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Max payload1,700 lbs1,700 lbs
Configurations1413
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.733.73
Engines4.0 liters V-64.0 liters V-6
  • 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (5,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Toyota 4Runner configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Limited 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,575 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,495 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR5 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR5 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR5 Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR5 Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Trail Special Edition 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Trail Special Edition 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Off Road 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Off Road Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Pro 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Sport 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Sport 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,575 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,495 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Nightshade 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,575 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Nightshade 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,495 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR5 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR5 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR5 Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR5 Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Trail Special Edition 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Trail Special Edition 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD Off Road 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD Off Road Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD Pro 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Venture 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Nightshade 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Nightshade 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SR5 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SR5 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,620 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SR5 Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SR5 Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,620 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 TRD Off Road 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 TRD Off Road Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 TRD Pro 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Venture 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,620 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,575 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,495 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited Nightshade 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,575 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited Nightshade 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,495 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SR5 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SR5 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SR5 Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SR5 Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 TRD Off Road 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 TRD Off Road Premium 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 TRD Pro 4dr4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,550 lbs
    Open year

Toyota 4Runner towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 20225,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs39
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20194,700 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,700 lbs76
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20095,000 – 7,300 lbs7,300 lbs1,810 lbs98
1990s1990–199919995,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,810 lbs6

Toyota 4Runner payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20221,495 lbs1,700 lbs13Open year
20211,495 lbs1,700 lbs14Open year
20201,500 lbs1,700 lbs12Open year
20191,495 lbs1,700 lbs11Open year
20181,500 lbs1,700 lbs9Open year
20171,500 lbs1,700 lbs9Open year
20161,495 lbs1,700 lbs9Open year
20151,495 lbs1,700 lbs9Open year
20141,495 lbs1,700 lbs8Open year
20131,495 lbs1,700 lbs5Open year
20121,495 lbs1,700 lbs5Open year
20111,495 lbs1,700 lbs5Open year
20101,495 lbs1,700 lbs6Open year
20091,185 lbs1,500 lbs12Open year
20081,185 lbs1,500 lbs12Open year
20071,185 lbs1,500 lbs12Open year
20061,185 lbs1,500 lbs12Open year
20051,185 lbs1,500 lbs12Open year
20041,195 lbs1,295 lbs12Open year
20031,055 lbs1,100 lbs12Open year
20021,275 lbs1,650 lbs4Open year
20011,275 lbs1,650 lbs4Open year
20001,275 lbs1,810 lbs6Open year
19991,275 lbs1,810 lbs6Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Toyota 4Runner towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2009 → 2010: Maximum towing 7,300 lbs → 5,000 lbs (-2,300 lbs)
  • 2003 → 2004: Maximum towing 5,000 lbs → 7,300 lbs (+2,300 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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