Ford Flex vs Toyota 4Runner
This page compares the Ford Flex and the Toyota 4Runner across the 10 model years both appear in our data (2010–2019). Both are classed as SUV on this site. Both average about 23 mpg (UK) on their most efficient configurations. NHTSA lists fewer recall campaigns per model year for the Ford Flex (3.3 against 7.4), though campaign counts depend on how long each model has been on sale and how many variants share a campaign.
Head-to-Head: 2010–2019
| Measure | Ford Flex | Toyota 4Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Average best-configuration economy (mpg, UK) | 23 | 23 |
| Average CO₂ (g/km) | 285 | 291 |
| Average estimated annual fuel cost (US EPA) | $3,470 | $3,575 |
| Average recall campaigns per model year | 3.3 | 7.4 |
| Average owner complaints per model year | 174 | 84 |
| Engine options across these years | 2 | 2 |
Year by Year
| Year | Ford Flex MPG (UK) | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints | Toyota 4Runner MPG (UK) | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24 | — | 1 | 139 | 24 | — | 12 | 145 |
| 2011 | 23 | — | 2 | 144 | 23 | — | 10 | 163 |
| 2012 | 23 | — | 2 | 64 | 23 | 4★ | 8 | 96 |
| 2013 | 24 | — | 6 | 580 | 23 | 4★ | 6 | 36 |
| 2014 | 24 | — | 4 | 249 | 23 | 4★ | 7 | 77 |
| 2015 | 24 | — | 4 | 110 | 23 | 4★ | 9 | 85 |
| 2016 | 23 | — | 3 | 98 | 23 | 4★ | 8 | 79 |
| 2017 | 23 | — | 4 | 42 | 22 | 4★ | 5 | 36 |
| 2018 | 23 | — | 3 | 67 | 22 | 4★ | 5 | 58 |
| 2019 | 23 | — | 4 | 252 | 22 | 4★ | 4 | 65 |
MPG is each model year's most efficient configuration (US EPA, converted to UK mpg). Recalls and complaints are NHTSA counts as of 6 October 2026; complaints are unverified owner reports and rise with sales volume. See each model's full history: Ford Flex · Toyota 4Runner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Ford Flex or the Toyota 4Runner?
Both average about 23 mpg (UK) on their most efficient configurations. Figures are the US EPA combined result converted to UK mpg, averaged over the shared model years; individual engines and years differ, so check the year pages for the exact car.
Which has more recalls and owner complaints?
Per model year, the Ford Flex averages 3.3 recall campaigns and 174 owner complaints; the Toyota 4Runner averages 7.4 and 84. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports and rise with sales volume, so use them as a pointer for what to inspect, not as a reliability ranking.
Where do these comparison figures come from?
Fuel economy, CO₂ and interior volume come from the US EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; ratings, recalls and complaints come from NHTSA. Only model years where both cars have data are compared.
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