Skip to content
2012 Toyota 4Runner Trail, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 6

Paint 1 of 6

2012 Toyota 4Runner Trail

SUV · 270 hp · 19 mpg combined

Sticker from
$36,755Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

32 factory options, from $26 to $1,819.

Rear Seat Entertainment$1,819
TRD 17" Forged "Beadlock" Wheels$1,799
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System$1,750
Display Audio w/Navigation and Entune$995
Running Boards$599
Remote Engine Start$529
Protection Package$403
Paint Protection Film$395
Convenience Package$356
Preferred Accessory Package$335
Carpet Floor and Cargo Mat Set$225
All-Weather Floor Mats and Cargo Tray$200
Cargo Cross Bars$185
Hood Protector$165
Cargo Cover$154
Cargo Divider$149
Mudguards$109
Cargo Tray$100
Exhaust Tip$90
GST Destination Charge for AR, LA, MS, OK and TX$85
Alloy Wheel Locks$81
SET Destination Charge for NC, SC, GA, AL and FL$70
Emergency Assistance Kit$70
Door Edge Guards$69
Hitch Ball Mount$60
Cargo Net$49
Cargo Tote$49
First Aid Kit$29
Ash Tray$26
50 State Emissions—
GST Administration Fee for AR, LA, MS, OK and TX—
SET Administration Fee for NC, SC, GA, AL and FL—

Which 4Runner is right for you?

Three trims, $31,090 to $38,595. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,665, from SR5 to Trail.

The numbers.

One configuration: four-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic.

270hp4.0L six-cylinder
278lb-ftTorque
19mpgCombined · 17 city · 22 highway
4WD5-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
46.3 cu ftCargo volume
4,750 lbsCurb weight
6,300 lbsGVWR
5,000 lbsMax towing
1,550 lbsMax payload

128 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

  • Graphite

Premium cloth.

5 factory paints

  • Salsa Red Pearl
  • Shoreline Blue Pearl
  • Black
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Classic Silver Metallic

Safety and recalls

8 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 4Runner.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
2 yr / 25,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 25,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
See extended plan pricesLive prices for this car. They depend on its age and mileage.See prices

Sponsored · Insurance offers

What would this 4Runner cost to insure?

Advertiser disclosure: we may earn a commission when you get a quote or buy through links on this page. Rates depend on the driver, the car and the ZIP.

Other years of the 4Runner Trail.