2023 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- SR5 2WD, 4.0L.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 36% of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 91% of 4,400 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-14 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: SR5 2WD, $40,155.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 2WD | 4.0L | 2WD | 5,000 lb | 1,700 lb | 6,100 lb | 4,400 lb | $40,155 |
| SR5 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,625 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,675 lb | $42,030 |
| TRD Sport 2WD | 4.0L | 2WD | 5,000 lb | 1,700 lb | 6,100 lb | 4,400 lb | $43,015 |
| SR5 Premium 2WD | 4.0L | 2WD | 5,000 lb | 1,700 lb | 6,100 lb | 4,400 lb | $43,215 |
| TRD Off-Road 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,550 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,750 lb | $44,000 |
| TRD Sport 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,625 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,675 lb | $44,890 |
| SR5 Premium 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,625 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,675 lb | $45,090 |
| TRD Off Road Premium 4WD | 4.0L | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,550 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,750 lb | $46,580 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,550 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,750 lb | $46,580 |
| 40th Anniversary Special Edition 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,625 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,675 lb | $47,720 |
| Limited 2WD | 4.0L | 2WD | 5,000 lb | 1,575 lb | 6,100 lb | 4,525 lb | $49,390 |
| Limited 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,495 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,805 lb | $51,425 |
| TRD Pro 4WD | 4.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,550 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,750 lb | $54,620 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 7,000 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 5,000 lb to 4,700 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 4,700 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 5,000 lb to 6,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sequoia | 9,520 lb | SR5 RWD | $59,865 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $33,835 |
| Toyota 4Runner (this car) | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $40,155 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | L FWD | $36,620 |
| Ford Bronco | 4,500 lb | Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | $80,580 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 3,500 lb | Adventure AWD | $34,470 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree