Tow Chart

2016 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity

5,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: SR5, SR5 4x2, 4.0-liter, 6-cylinder, 2WD.

Highest published rating5,000 lbsConventional (ball hitch).

The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.

2016 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity chart

All 7 configurations in the source, by hitch type, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Conventional (ball hitch)

2016 Toyota 4Runner 4.0-liter, 6-cylinder towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
SR5, SR5 4x2Per SAE J2807 Methodology (footnote *). Engine from p1, the only engine listed. GVWR and payload from the same table, same grade and drive. Hitch set to conventional because the standard mechanical features list (p8) prints 'Integrated weight carrying Tow Hitch Receiver - max 5,000 lbs (SAE J2807 Methodology)'.2WD5,000 lbsp. 4
LIMITED, LIMITED 4x2Per SAE J2807 Methodology (footnote *). Engine from p1, the only engine listed. GVWR and payload from the same table, same grade and drive. Hitch set to conventional because the standard mechanical features list (p8) prints 'Integrated weight carrying Tow Hitch Receiver - max 5,000 lbs (SAE J2807 Methodology)'.2WD5,000 lbsp. 4
SR5, SR5 4x4Per SAE J2807 Methodology (footnote *). Engine from p1, the only engine listed. GVWR and payload from the same table, same grade and drive. Hitch set to conventional because the standard mechanical features list (p8) prints 'Integrated weight carrying Tow Hitch Receiver - max 5,000 lbs (SAE J2807 Methodology)'.4WD5,000 lbsp. 4
TRAIL, TRAIL 4x4Per SAE J2807 Methodology (footnote *). Engine from p1, the only engine listed. GVWR and payload from the same table, same grade and drive. Hitch set to conventional because the standard mechanical features list (p8) prints 'Integrated weight carrying Tow Hitch Receiver - max 5,000 lbs (SAE J2807 Methodology)'.4WD5,000 lbsp. 4
LIMITED, LIMITED 4x4Per SAE J2807 Methodology (footnote *). Engine from p1, the only engine listed. GVWR and payload from the same table, same grade and drive. Hitch set to conventional because the standard mechanical features list (p8) prints 'Integrated weight carrying Tow Hitch Receiver - max 5,000 lbs (SAE J2807 Methodology)'.4WD5,000 lbsp. 4
TRD PRO, TRD PRO 4x4Per SAE J2807 Methodology (footnote *). Engine from p1, the only engine listed. GVWR and payload from the same table, same grade and drive. Hitch set to conventional because the standard mechanical features list (p8) prints 'Integrated weight carrying Tow Hitch Receiver - max 5,000 lbs (SAE J2807 Methodology)'.4WD5,000 lbsp. 4
4x2: (all)Separate 'Maximum Trailer (lbs.)' row printed as '4x2: 5,000 (all)', with no J2807 asterisk. The next row 'Tongue Weight (lbs.) 4x4: 500 (all)' carries the 4x4 label, so the two drive labels look split across the two rows; drive left null rather than reading this as 4x2 only. Tongue weight 500 from that next row. Hitch set to conventional because the standard mechanical features list (p8) prints 'Integrated weight carrying Tow Hitch Receiver - max 5,000 lbs (SAE J2807 Methodology)'.5,000 lbsp. 4

Common questions

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2016 Toyota 4Runner Product Info. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.

Towing equipment for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

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Where these numbers come from

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