Jesse H.
This item is a life changer for people who looking for more throttle response sensitivity 10/10
JT R.
Would rather have it installed, than not. Noticed a difference immediately after installation. Would recommend to friends and family.
Robert I C.
Had my 4runner since 2015 and finally gave into the hype for the pedal commander. It’s now March of 2023 and holy crap i cannot believe i didn’t get this when i bought the truck. It should have felt this way from the showroom floor! (currently running sport +3)
Lyza H.
Awesome! As advertised and happy with performance
Fredy S.
It’s actually really good,the only problem I am having is the sticking pad,I cleaned the surface really good but it comes off after a couple hours when 4Runner is just sitting
Andrew T.
Way better than I thought it would be. Necessity for 4runners.....Aloha
Jason C.
My wife wanted a 4runner and although a great vehicle, it is laggish. I did some research and purchased this for her and installed it at city #3 setting. I took it for a test drive and was blown away. I told her to drive it and let me know if we need to turn DOWN the setting. We ended up at city #1 for a setting and she loves it.
Both our phones have the app installed, works flawlessly so far, highly recommend to get rid of the stop light lag.
Scott B.
Love it! Gives me the improved throttle response I was looking for!
John G.
Does exactly what they say, really livens up the response. Daily driving is a far better experience, and it's nice to be able to turn it down to a slower response when the roads are slippery as well.
steve c.
Better response of throttle than I expected. Eco mode is not usable.
Chris b.
In my wife's words: "Chris! This thing is dangerous!". So much pep off the line now. Pedal commander worked great on our sluggish 2018 4runner.
radames c.
It’s doing the job, love it.
富康 林.
先前已有買過1個,但經常出現故障碼,變成跛腳;但是我很喜歡踏板指揮官的反應,所以我是第二次購買;這次我固定使用不敢行進間切換
Brian S.
So far so good . Different truck . Was real skeptical at 1st read a lot of reviews lots of YouTube videos. Just running on sport woke it up perfectly. Hope I don’t have any issues. I think it’s a great product and is as advertised !!
Michael S.
I really like this product, it has made the throttle response Change to where I don’t have to dump my foot into the gas pedal to get the truck to move. Now I can feather the throttle and just go. Installing it is a breeze. The app is awesome too! You can change on the go in real-time.
Trisha N.
I bought this for my husband and he can’t stop thanking me everyday for it. It truely was worth every penny. Gives the 4runner amazing power.
Dan G.
So it’s been a few weeks since I’ve installed the PC on my ‘07 4Runner SR5 V6. I was curious what to expect and concerned about gas mileage.
I have to say so far so good! Great for acceleration from stop and also on freeway. Shifting is smooth and clean at City 2. Haven’t been brave enough to engage sport. Maybe in the summer.
Even in snow city mode is good although I’ve been going eco for the deep stuff we get in the Colorado high country to avoid the increase in torque.
Gas mileage has been more or less the same. Maybe a small drop from acceleration uphill but I’ll take it all day long climbing 2x10K mountain passes to work and back home.
Overall a great addition and certainly more fun and very responsive to drive in general. Someday I’ll nut up and try the sport mode lol. Wish they made one for the wife’s Land Cruiser. Would buy again. Fun stuff.
Eric M.
Better than I expected!!
Michael G.
Definitely recommend it. Woke up my 4runner 5th gen.
Paul M.
Woke up my daughters 4Runner! Hated the throttle lag on it. Now you can hear and feel the difference with the pedal commander. She liked the 4Runner, but now my daughter loves her 4Runner.
Derek P.
Absolute game changer for my sons 2008 Toyota 4Runner SR5. Never burnt rubber until now. Sport+ mode 4. WOW! Suggest City mode for now!
Carrie A.
No decrease in gas mileage while playing in sport mode. Definitely had my eyes popping out of my head a few times when pressing the gas. She’s fast baby!
Aramis T.
It's definitely better than factory, easy to install. The glue to stick on Velcro doesn't hold well in cold weather. Overall, a good add on to your lazy 4Runner..
Stephen M.
Installation was very simple, came with everything one would need, and just read the install instructions. This product works exactly as advertised, my 4Runner now accelerates like a vehicle with 270+ horsepower should. I have been driving in sport mode with the level 2 setting for the first seven days since I installed the product. I did bump it up a few more levels in sport mode, but found for my driving style level 2 works best for me. If I had to change anything, I wish the cable was 12 inches longer so I could do a better job hiding the cable
Christian B.
Like all the other over the moon reviews I read that helped me pick the pedal commander, I will echo the same sentiment. I typically keep my hopes within check but this system really made a night and day difference. Throughly impressed with the pedal commander on my ‘23 4Runner.
Christopher Z.
This device fixes a simple problem on my 4Runner: a laggy throttle. The PC was easy to install, and since I've got bluetooth with the application, I just hid the PC behind my dash trim.
It works perfectly (for me) on the City +1 setting. That is enough response to get the old girl going. Happy with the product and the performance.
Linda J.
My son wants to buy one for his car
Peter P.
This was exactly what I needed for my stock engine 4Runner. Makes the power much more available and useable. I absolutely love it.
Steve R.
Three minute install very easy to complete and big difference in throttle response!
Jack S.
Love the pickup I get now with my car. I felt the change immediately. Only issue is after day 1 the adhesive for the Velcro isn’t holding and it won’t stay on my car now. That needs to be fixed. Can I get some new Velcro please? Lol
Shad K.
Extremely easy to install and use. The response is very noticeable. Haven’t had it long enough to notice any fuel increase yet.
Jim o.
Pedal commander totally made my 4runner limited come alive. Now it's really fun to drive, nice sporty feel.
Juan E.
Had some problems disconnecting harness from pedal but installation went nice
Kevin M.
Very simple install. Give a much needed increase to response times and much better throttle control than stock for the 4runner
Jason K.
This is a MUST if you own a 4Runner!!
The pedal is so laggy and this device makes it drive and feel like it should. I’m old school and just can’t get used to “fly by wire.” This device makes me feel like I’m in control of the gas pedal!!
william g.
The Pedal Commander is great It made a night to day difference there is no more lag. It even sames to have better shift points. I would recommend this to family and friends.
Chuck J.
Got held up in shipping but I guess for California it happens. Good setup work’s good had trouble unplugging wires from pedal but it was cool out and hard to release after that it went very smooth.
Keith G.
This thing is amazing. I couldn’t believe the difference
Cory J.
I was skeptical but believe the hype! It works. I'm so glad I bought it. Get your Pedal Commander today!
Laurence R.
I love how simple it was to install. Plus I saw a utube video first that helped even more.
Erik S.
I’m not sure I need the super charger from Magnuson now
Adam L.
Definitely peps up throttle
Dan R.
This really improved my start off the line from a stop sign. And it really helps on the freeway when you want to pass someone quickly.
Brandon G.
I read reviews of the Pedal Commander and I had to try it. I have a 4runner and everyone I talked up the hype on their 4runners. Don't get me wrong, I like my 4runner but the throttle response is horrible. I read up on the Pedal Commander and knew it was not for horsepower but just for the throttle response. I am very impressed with the Pedal Commander and what it said it was going to do. Improve the lagging when pressing the accelerator. Very simple to install.
Troy B.
2020 4runner here:
I researched a bunch of other options to address the throttle lag common with my vehicle.
Pedal Commander seemed a little more legit than the others, but I was still a little skeptical, BUT WOW, was I pleasantly surprised!
- Super easy to install - probably 4 minutes from start to finish.
- Phone App is very intuitive - extremely easy to use right away.
I feel like I've got a whole new rig with this thing - completely changes the driving experience - throttle lag is completely managed now. Have mine set to City +1 - crisp and smooth acceleration. I tried Sport and Sport+, but a little more than I need for daily use, lol. But awesome to have it if I need it!
Exceptional product. BEST MOD for the $$$ by far!!
Timothy S.
I installed my ‘Pedal Commander’ two weeks ago. I have it set to “Sport 2”. This install has dramatically changed the feel and throttle control of my 2021 Toyota 4Runner SR5P. It is a night and day difference. No more lag; immediate throttle response. I am truly loving this thing so far. I have it mounted out-of-sight for a clean install.
Larry O.
It took 30secs to install and set it to sport mode. The response is really snappy. The instant power is how they should come factory. I haven’t even tried the sport+ yet. No need, it’s awesome the way it is now. Great product
Tom F.
Received my Pedal Commander and immediately installed it on my 2020 4Runner. Extremely easy to install. No issues with connecting to the App.
I live in Colorado and am experiencing slow acceleration and very slow response time on the interstate.
After install I took my 4Runner for spin. BLOWN AWAY at the accelerator response time and improved acceleration. Sport+ mode is blast! Also greatly improves mid-range acceleration while traveling on the interstate.
100% recommend Pedal Commander.
Jeff B.
What a difference! Very clean and simple install.
Michael S.
What the pedal commander does… it helps the pedal feel more like most cars. My 4Runner felt laggy, or I felt like I had to press the pedal a lot more than most other things I have driven and the pedal commander makes it feel normal. I use it in city mode almost always because I just wanted normal feel on acceleration. Around the bypass I was getting 20 mpg, and after 300 miles on the interstate I still had around 18.8 mpg in my 4Runner TRDpro with Nitto terra grappler tires.
It helps me achieve passing shift points easier and more natural and has taken away some frustration with the 4Runner. 4 stars because the eco light on mine doesn’t light up, I assume it’s just standard mode, but it works very well for how I use it.
Was it worth it? I enjoy having it. Did I need it? I could have kept pressing the pedal down further, but to have it feel more like the pedal control of most vehicles, I am extremely happy. I don’t know if I fully see the value in the super sport mode because it’s like nearly just flooring it everywhere.
Not sure it helps improve mileage, I’m just showing in this review that things are much more comfortable, and I can still achieve the fuel mileage I had before with a more comfortable feel.
Joseph H.
As described, works great.
Had daughter drive the vehicle having never driven it before. She was astonished as to the difference between all 4 major settings & couldn’t believe as to fine tune individual settings. Then had wife drive vehicle with 4 master settings all set to neutral 0. Then went to different master settings with fine tune settings at +4 in relation to the stock accelerator pedal she was amazed. All to verify it wasn’t just my bias as to the changes pedal commander makes possible for fine tuning accelerator pedal response/ input to the vehicle ecu.
Donald M.
I have a 2022 4RUNNER with 4.0L v6. After installing a breather, I found the throttle response was sluggish even though there was improvement just from the breather.
I ordered the Pedal Commander online, it arrived in just a few days. The Company kept me accurately informed each step of the way. The install was as easy as they advertise, the only glitch was getting the stock connector off the pedal housing. To say there was an improvement in throttle response undersells the benefit of this product. This car came to LIFE! It is loads of fun to drive now! My most recent fill-up showed 20.2mpg in combined city and highway driving. I was getting 18.5-19mpg before with just the breather added. I no longer question if it's safe to pass a truck now, because the hidden giddy-up is available immediately.
Buy it. You won't be sorry.
Joe S.
Haven't installed it yet. I can say for now the packaging is high quality.
Ariel R.
This is the second pedal commander we've purchased and we absolutely love it. My wife loves her 4 runner but it is a heavy off road vehicle and she wanted a little more pep in acceleration. The pedal commander does the job perfectly!
Scotty G.
I was totally surprised on how easy the unit was to be installed.
And the acceleration dramatically increased.
I have the unit set to sport 3 mode. It will set you back in or seat.
Walter R.
Oh yea, brought the 4runner to life. Quick response when taking off and when passing. City mode is great but Sport mode really awesome. I'm running Sport mode + 1 and its just right for all day driving. Thanks, great product easy to install and to set.
Russell S.
Worth every penny! My dad purchased this for his 2013 Toyota Tundra and he kept insisting I buy it for my 4Runner. I gotta say after installing it, I honestly think it’s one of the best investments I added to the vehicle. The way the vehicle drives with the pedal commander is how it should have came from the factory.
Bailey C.
Wonderful product and seems to be doing a fantastic job with my 4-runner.
Tony P.
It’s great this is my second one. Had one on a tundra.
Kishen M.
This literally changed the way my truck drives! Love it!
James R.
After install it is clear as night and day the difference in acceleration. This product is well worth the money.
Crystal C.
Excellent product !!! Works well
Mike B.
We love the “lag free” experience in our 4Runner now! No worries pulling out in traffic anymore…..
Denton J.
Instantly knew the difference once I installed it. Highly recommend this to anyone who's looking for a boost with their throttle response.
Lee D.
Installed this in our 2022 TRD Pro 4 Runner. The power going on the freeway and in and out of traffic was lagging. Once this was installed you could feel the difference immediately. We took a short road trip from Las Vegas to Phoenix AZ and had great control the entire trip.
If you are thinking about installing one, don’t hesitate, you won’t regret it.
Wayne W.
Shifting is more often but less of an rpm change when I tow my boat. Mileage is actually better!
It’s a winner in my book
Paul T.
I’ve only had it installed a short time but it is an immediate change.
Very exciting and how the vehicle should’ve reacted in the first place. Excited to experiment with the many different settings.
This is a must purchase for anyone owning a Toyota forerunner.
Kevin S.
Worth every penny!
Doug S.
I can finally out run the cops!
Jeff C.
A must have on the 4Runner and my prior Tacoma to stabilize the accelerator. Stock pedal can lag and the pedal commander eliminates this. Very easy install 2 out of 10 in difficulty.
Brian W.
Got this for my wife’s 2021 trd pro 4Runner and she noticed a difference and me not even telling her! Very good upgrade for the 4Runner no more lag very responsive!
Carl A.
I've had the unit 2 weeks. The throttle response is vastly improved, increasingly aggressive in each successive mode. To this point, I haven't experienced any negative issues. I really like it
Andret N.
Was hesitant at first but did some more research and decided to check it out again and saw the sale which made me bite the bullet! And I'd have to say I don't regret it. Made my 18 4runner more enjoyable and it's totally worth it
Aaron F.
Super easy to install and made instantaneous improvements to drivability
Christopher A.
I purchased this not knowing it was a simply easy, plug-n-play device. And I don't have to use the buttons on the pedal commander; I can use it on my phone (when app is downloaded). I was very surprised with the response! It certainly makes my 4Runner feel more like a regular SUV, rather than a sluggish one. I highly recommend this - takes less than a minute to install!
Aaron M.
First and foremost, I believe Toyota is right in making the default response and acceleration input for modern 4Runners require so much travel in the pedal in order to gain acceleration. From my point of view, this is because this is what you would want if going off road., which this vehicle's main mission is for. You need to be very precise in throttle management in those conditions., and having a jumpy gas pedal could put you into a tree or rock That being said, most 4Runners spend most of their time on civilian roads, this delayed input is not optimal for standard road driving.
I read and watched many reviews around the pedal commander product... all said the same thing, "This is what the 4runner should have been like from the factory". I was very skeptical of this actually doing anything, but I was wrong.
Installation, couldn't be simpler. No tools required. Anyone could install this. Takes less than 5 minutes to get 'connected'. The pedal box has 2 wires coming out of it, one is female and one is male connector types. You can't install this incorrectly.
Downloading the app is simple and very straightforward in setup.
Using the app is also very straightforward. Come to a stop, select the level of drive that you want and fine tune as needed (using the + and - buttons) then give it some gas.
The experience is in fact a day and night comparison against stock. Personally, I find the City Level 2 and 3 to be the sweet spot for this specific vehicle. While sport and plus mode are definitely much much more responsive, I feel the City Lv. 2 and 3 fits the vehicle's driving dynamics the best. Using the gas off of a complete stop is even more effortless and just as smooth. There are no issues observed with the transmission losing any of its smoothness during normal gas acceleration either... potentially (when just cruising) the shifts are seeming to be more optimized and even smoother. Downshifts are quick and responsive where you would want them, but not jolty. Driving down the highway is even easier than stock when getting up to speed, maintaining speed, and when needing to gain speed for passing someone without having to over-exert the acceleration.
Important note - I have not encountered any error lights when installing or using this product to date. This is fantastic news for any aftermarket product being placed onto a vehicle that interacts with the electronics and signals that the onboard ECM uses.
Overall, this is completely 100% worth the money. If you have a 4Runner and don't get this product... you're missing out on experiencing a side of your vehicle that makes you enjoy it even more. This product, in my view, helps to showcase some of the 4Runners best qualities by enabling it to be a better city / highway vehicle through refining the acceleration process. When I go off road, I simply turn it off from my phone and throttle is where it is meant to be for those situations too.
This product purchase should be a no brainer decision for anyone even remotely thinking of how to make their 4Runner drive better.
*** I do not work for the Pedal Commander company and was not paid by Pedal Commander to do this post. All statements are genuine and from my own personal opinion with no benefits being received for what I wrote. ***
Louis J.
Just took delivery of a 2022 4Runner TRD Pro.
Beautiful truck, but slow.
My first mod was to add the Pedal Commander, based on everything I was reading in the forums.
Took all of 5 minutes.
Dramatic and immediate difference.
This thing screams off the line from a dead stop.
Drives like a completely different vehicle.
I'm never going back to stock.
Now I've got legendary Toyota dependability with lightning fast performance.
Thanks!
Dan L.
I wanted to improve the driving experience of a 4Runner. Well, driving experience improved! To quote my wife...Holy shit!
jeff V.
Have 21 4 Runner. WHAT A GAME CHANGER!!!!!!! I couldn’t believe the power this little box gave to my laggy suv. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants more get up and go in there vehicles. Absolutely love my pedal commander.
Denis P.
Improves the drivability of the 4Runner. I have mine set at City 2 and the throttle response is immediate, no lag.
Jason P.
What can I say, it works!
Edward K.
No more lag, just an immediate response as it should be...
Phil S.
I should just work for PC at this point lol. This is the 3rd vehicle I've put one on, a combined 250k-300k miles, and have probably sold 30 of them by now. They are simple pieces of equipment that do exactly what they say they do. It's as plug and play as anything can be with a 2 minute install and most of thay 2 minutes is trying to figure out where to mount it. I'll keep one on my 4runner and when I sell it or buy something else I will buy one for that vehicle too. This is hands down the best "bang for your buck" modification (that isn't really a modification since it's so easily removable if needed). No it doesn't change the horse power. No it doesn't change the torque. No it doesn't make you pass cars on the highway easier. No it doesn't make it "faster".... but neither does your $1k roof rack or light bar.
It DOES give you more control of the power that your vehicle has and a much better daily driving experience. It does let you move through traffic easier with more control. $300 is a small price to pay for a convenience that will be felt every time you get in the vehicle.
I drove my last truck to the dealership, stopped at a gas station around the corned, unplugged my PC, plugged in OEM plug, and gave the truck to them for a mechanical inspection before the trade. Check for codes etc.... nothing. Its not a tuner. It doesn't change anything. So it's can't be traceable. Period. They can't find anything when there's nothing there to find.
Start at "City +1" and go from there. It's a good starting point to find where your "sweet spot" will be.
Made one of my clients buy one who has owned his vehicle, stock, since new in 2015. He installed it with me on the phone hours away, kept me on the phone for the first drive and was blown away. "It's like having a brand new car. Makes me excited again about this truck I've had for 7 years."
These things sell themselves with one test drive in a vehicle with a PC installed.
We spend $300 a month on dumb stuff and eating out and never have "returns" from any of it. $300 once for a PC and it changes your daily drive forever.
*mic drop
Just hire me lol. I'd be rich.
Bob P.
Guys, the thing works as advertised. Strongly suggest you try it for yourself…
Cha V.
My car although brand new, was sluggish when gas pedal was pressed. With pedal commander, the car respond really quick. The pedal commander was designed to easily installed.
Lawrence, K.
Works as stated. It actually made my 4Runner drivable. Before pedal commander you had to floor it to merge onto the freeway. Now just lite pressure in city mode plus 2 and your going with the flow. The only issue I have is if you live where it exceeds 100 deg it won’t stick
Greg G.
I sent a message saying my package it came in when opened was out of the container and broke open. They never packed any alcohol wipe or any velcro for me to fasten it to my dash. I never heard back from anyone so I had to go buy the things needed to fasten it to my dash which didn't really work as it fell off so it hangs by the cord hitting my knee now and I can't see what mode it's in unless I stop and reach down to grab it to see it. I asked in my response if anyone could send the missing content and I only got this and another message about deals?? So I'm sure this may not be the best review as mine is dangling by its cord hitting my knee when I drive now..
Travis B.
I put this on my 2022 Toyota 4Runner Off Road and the difference was instantly noticeable. I started out in City but tried Sport+ just for the heck of it and man...the increased throttle response was great. I really like having the option now of different modes of throttle response like most newer cars have. Love it. Would certainly recommend it.
ryan f.
Simple install to boost throttle response. Definitely needed with the 5G 4Runners. Accelerating from lights, left turns and onto freeways is a breeze now. No noticeable drop in MPG.
Mike W.
Amazing product, works great 5 min install.......
LAWRENCE R.
This made all the difference in my 2018 4Runner. Before, it seemed I needed a V8 rather than the factory 5L V6. My only complaint is that the Bluetooth app took numerous attempts before successfully connecting to the Pedal Commander.
Derek P.
Best product I’ve purchased for a long time ……well worth the money……works excellently in all modes….easy to use…..easy to install……easy to remove if needed…….It’s the best ! Excellent customer service…..I will be purchasing another unit soon for one of my other vehicles. Thanks Pedal Commander for manufacturing a GREAT PERFORMANCE PRODUCT !!!I’ll be spreading the word and sending customers your way….
Danny G.
I was sceptical about purchasing the pedal commander. However, after installing it, the pedal commander woke up Mary Lou (my 2016 4runner). What an impressive addition to my vehicle......it went from miles per gallon to smiles per gallon every time I push on the gas pedal. Thanks, for manufacturing a great product. Danny
Nathan S.
Fantastic purchase. Throttle lag is gone. Gets up to speed noticeably faster and actually has improved my gas mileage on road trips. Would 100% recommend.
Sean C.
Makes the 4Runner drivable. Is such a sloth from the factory. This is how it should have been.
