2012 Toyota 4Runner MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2012 Toyota 4Runner is rated 19 mpg combined in every gas version EPA tested.
EPA fuel economy
2012 Toyota 4Runner · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
19MPG combined
17 city 22 highway
$3,550 a year to fuel
4.0L 6-cyl · 4WD · 5-speed automatic
Best version costs $5,750 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs about $3,550 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2011.
Fewer complaints than a typical 4Runner year
The 2012 drew 10 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 26 for a typical 4Runner year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
No 4Runner year stands out enough to avoid. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every 4Runner year rankedThe 2012 4Runner's recalls and problems
Every 2012 4Runner version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0L 6-cyl · 4WD · 5-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: 4Runner 4WD |
19 mpg | 17 / 22 | $3,550 |
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 5-speed automatic
EPA listing: 4Runner 4WD |
19 mpg | 17 / 22 | $3,550 |
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed automatic
EPA listing: 4Runner 2WD |
19 mpg | 17 / 23 | $3,550 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
4.0L 6-cyl · 4WD · 5-speed automatic | $3,529 | $17,645 |
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 5-speed automatic | $3,529 | $17,645 |
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed automatic | $3,529 | $17,645 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Toyota 4Runner MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 17 to 22 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 22 since 2025. Hybrid: 23 mpg (2025 to 2026).
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2012: gas 19 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 | – |
| 2011 | 19 | – |
| 2012 | 19 | – |
| 2013 | 19 | – |
| 2014 | 19 | – |
| 2015 | 19 | – |
| 2016 | 19 | – |
| 2017 | 18 | – |
| 2018 | 18 | – |
| 2019 | 18 | – |
| 2020 | 17 | – |
| 2021 | 17 | – |
| 2022 | 17 | – |
| 2023 | 17 | – |
| 2024 | 17 | – |
| 2025 | 22 | 23 |
| 2026 | 22 | 23 |
Every 4Runner year's ratings in one table
How the 2012 4Runner compares
2012 off-road SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2012 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Toyota 4Runner This page Best: gas |
19 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,550 |
Best: gas |
18 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,700 |
2012 4Runner recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2012 Toyota 4Runner need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2012 Toyota 4Runner version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2012 4Runner's MPG compare with the 2011?
For 2012, the best gas version is rated 19 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.