Fifth generation
2010 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity
Max towing, 20105,000 lb
The 2010 Toyota 4Runner tows up to 5,000 lb (SR5 4.0L V6 4x2, per Toyota’s 2010 4Runner Product Information).
Four more configurations are rated the same.
The lowest rating is 2,000 lb, for the SR5 2.7L 4-cylinder 4x2.
2010 4Runner Product Information- Configurations
- 6
- Payload
- 1,495–1,700 lb
- Tongue
- 200–500 lb
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01 / Ratings
Every 2010 Toyota 4Runner configuration
2010 Toyota 4Runner
| Configuration | Max towing lb | Max tongue lb | Max payload lb | GVWR lb | Axle ratio | Tow check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 | ||||||
| SR54x2 | 5,000 | 500 | 1,700 | 6,100 | 3.727 | Check load → |
| SR54x4 | 5,000 | 500 | 1,625 | 6,300 | 3.727 | Check load → |
| Limited4x2 | 5,000 | 500 | 1,575 | 6,100 | 3.727 | Check load → |
| Limited4x4 | 5,000 | 500 | 1,495 | 6,300 | 3.727 | Check load → |
| Trail4x4 | 5,000 | 500 | 1,550 | 6,300 | 3.727 | Check load → |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder | ||||||
| SR54x2 | 2,000 | 200 | 1,605 | 5,900 | 4.555 | Check load → |
02 / Why
Which one tows the most, and why
What moves the rating
MakerTows the most: 5,000 lb
SR5 4.0L V6 4x2; four more configurations are rated the same.
Best rating by engine
- 4.0L V65,000 lb
- 2.7L 4-cylinder2,000 lb
The line is the highest rating on this page. Each bar is that engine’s best configuration.
03 / By year
Toyota 4Runner towing by model year
04 / Next
Check it against your load
05 / FAQ
Questions people ask
Which 2010 Toyota 4Runner configuration tows the most?
The SR5 4.0L V6 4x2, at 5,000 lb; four more configurations are rated the same.
What is the max tongue weight of the 2010 Toyota 4Runner?
200–500 lb by configuration; the most is 500 lb, for the SR5 4.0L V6 4x2. Tongue weight is the trailer’s downward push on the hitch; it counts against payload.
Has the Toyota 4Runner’s towing capacity changed by year?
Highest rating by model year: 2026, 6,000 lb; 2025, 6,000 lb; 2024, 5,000 lb; 2023, 5,000 lb; 2022, 5,000 lb; 2021, 5,000 lb; 2020, 5,000 lb; 2017–2019, 5,000 lb; 2016, 5,000 lb; 2015, 4,700 lb; 2014, 4,700 lb; 2011–2013, 5,000 lb; 2010, 5,000 lb; 2006–2007, 7,300 lb; 2004, 7,300 lb; 2003, 7,300 lb.
Does four-wheel drive change the 2010 Toyota 4Runner’s towing capacity?
No: Toyota rates each configuration the same with either drive (2 pairs in its table).
Does the engine change the 2010 Toyota 4Runner’s towing capacity?
Yes. Best rating by engine: 4.0L V6, 5,000 lb; 2.7L 4-cylinder, 2,000 lb.
Which 2010 Toyota 4Runner configuration tows the least?
The SR5 2.7L 4-cylinder 4x2, at 2,000 lb.