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2007 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 165 repairs.
2007 Toyota 4Runner engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 145700 mi US $27 |
Check engine would illuminate. Tightening the gas cap would correct the problem for a little while. Replaced the gas cap. Suspected defective season on gas cap. Problem has not returned. |
| 153000 mi | 2 of 3 Heat shield fasteners worn through above the muffler. Removed the fasteners (10mm nuts) and placed fender washers behind them. Replaced fasteners. Total cost - 45 minutes in the garage. :-) |
| 170000 mi US $800 |
Mechanic also found tensioner and idler pulley were also highly worn and needed replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $1800 |
Secondary air injection pump failure. |
| 66400 mi US $20 |
Faulty fuel cap. Set codes and MIL concerning evap emissions system. Second OEM fuel cap to fail since bought new. |
| 108000 mi US $20 |
Faulty fuel cap. Set codes and MIL concerning evap emissions system. Third OEM fuel cap to fail since car bought new in 2007. |
| 111000 mi US $200 |
One week after an upgrade to install enhanced braking software, the idiot lights for the brake related systems came on. The dealer installed a new purge valve and gas cap to resolve the problem. |
| 57300 mi US $430 |
Knocking noise at idle in mornings (1st start of the day). Turned out to be Fuel Pulsation Dampener, also Fuel Pump not holding pressure. Fuel pump covered by warranty. Also got the gas pedal recall done, and the TSB for sulfur smell, replaced catalytic converter. |
| 97000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light came on. Dealer did code check. ($65). Said it was the gas cap, they replaced it and reset the code. Around($100). |
| 129000 mi US $667 |
Secondary air intake bank a and b stuck open |
| 93000 mi C $2136 |
Water Pump replaced. |
| 112040 mi C $1000 |
Catalytic converters need to be replaced. |
| 109280 mi C $1000 |
Catalytic converters needed to be replaced. Installed an aftermarket exhaust and punched out the cats. Getting better gas mileage so I don't know what is worse for the environment. More gas or no cats. |
| 119040 mi | Never repaired catalytic converter. |
| 117000 mi US $1900 |
Air injection pump and valves. |
| 172000 mi US $380 |
Belt tensioner broken. |
| 184000 mi US $1100 |
Charcoal filter was replaced, but the 5 engine codes re-appeared 3 days after filter replacement. Next move will be to replace the fuel tank. |
| 113460 mi | engine failure, car is still at shop, sensor and computer replacements unsuccessful. looking for a replacement engine, but hard to find nearby with reasonable mileage. |
| 113460 mi C $1600 |
camshaft position sensor replaced, adjust timing belt and camshaft positions, problems caused by another shop new ECU installed |
| 33000 mi | OHV cam gear problem |
| 53000 mi | Leaky water pump - replaced. |
2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 100000 mi US $150 |
Check engine, ABS, Traction, & stability lights on. Problem was worn gas cap which was replaced. |
| 70000 mi US $300 |
warning lights |
| 47000 mi | New gas cap for the CHECK ENGINE. |
| 70000 mi US $20 |
Leaking gas cap |
2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 34000 mi US $90 |
Faulty gas cap seal tripped check engine light Ran diagnostic, replaced gas cap |
| 49500 mi US $800 |
When I brought the truck in for a routine oil change, the tech noticed that the water pump was leaking. I'm out of warranty by time but it since I only had 49,000 miles, they tried to convince Toyota to warranty it. They didn't. |
| 65000 mi US $200 |
Thermostat gasket was leaking, required removing the intake manifold (and replacing that gasket too). |
| 70000 mi US $800 |
Leaking water pump |
| 120000 mi US $350 |
Replace leaking radiator Flush cooling system |
| 81000 mi US $250 |
Radiator was leaking on drivers side, lower. Replaced with Denso, new hoses, t-stat, cap and new Toyota fluid. Pump had no leaks. |
| 110000 mi US $74 |
Idler pulley#1 bearing started to grind. Ordered suitable replacement as well as the second idler #1 and 2 along with serpentine belt. Operational back to normal. Idler tensioner pulley still good condition. |
| 67240 mi C $1050 |
Changed radiator |
| 56000 mi US $130 |
Noticed dried coolant below water pump during routine inspection. Replaced water pump. Noticed hundreds black flecks in Toyota's "10-year/100k mi" factory filled coolant so flushed and refilled with Zerex Asian Vehicle coolant. |
| 130200 mi C $500 |
crank seal leak, new gasket, oil leak from gasket led to replacement of idle tensioners on belt (shop did not inform me of problem, I noticed noise from failing tensioner after their initial work) |
| 194680 mi C $4000 |
Unknown cause. Drive belts shredded while on long drive, damaging power steering unit, part of radiator, water pump. Crank seal was damaged (might be initial cause, dramatic weather changes where I live, -35-40 C/F about the same). Likely damaged alternator. |
| 17360 mi | VSA light on, check engine light on, VSA off light on; because of the gas tank cap rubber seal need to be replaced. |
| 110980 mi | Replaced water pump |
| 146320 mi C $700 |
Rattling underneath: exhaust heat shield loose, Caused by rusted bolts |
| 178560 mi C $700 |
oil seals |
| 67000 mi US $175 |
Oxygen sensor replaced. |
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