The structure of the title complex, [RuCl2(C6H6NO)4], exhibits point group symmetry \overline{4}. The structure exhibits disorder around a \overline{4} axis. The 4-methoxypyridine ligands have a propeller-like arrangement around the RuII atom at 52.0 (3)° from the RuN4 plane.
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