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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
57000 mi
US $25
seat was popping and clicking and a little loose going around curves. Had to threaten by calling toyota north america but seat bracket was finally replaced and problem seems to have subsided.
4000 mi
Seat made noise when my truck flexed such as when it turned, etc... The dealer replaced the drivers set track and the problem seems to be fixed.
20000 mi
Driver's seat continues to squeak/rattle when truck flexes.
20000 mi
drivers seat squeaks and pops. The entire drivers seat was replaced including the leather. so far, after 500 miles the squeak/popping hasn't returned.
35000 mi
Passenger seat still noisy when car flexes during curves. Dealer attempted to fix, but was not successful, so they ordered a new seat frame to be installed when it comes in. rattling noise from the sunroof. Dealer tightened "several plastic" parts and it's better. Not 100% gone, but better. Now it makes noise when closing like the plastic parts might be too tight... we'll see what happens.
36000 mi
passenger side of the sunroof rattles when the sunroof is open in the back (the back side of the sunroof is up and open.) They tightened some bolts or plastic - I don't know exactly what they tightened, but it continues to rattle. Back to dealer.
Back hatch handle had become gummy and sticky to the touch over time. Finally had it replaced.
10000 mi
US $1
Driver's seat:annoying pop/crack noise when turning or braking. Dealer tightened "lean back clamps" but noise re-appeared after 100 miles. 4runner blog reveals a lot of 4runners have same seat noise issue. Toyota techs don't have a successful fix process.
11000 mi
Driver's seat continues to make a pop/crack noise when turning or braking. Toyota tech could not duplicate by driving the car around the dealer parking lot. Guess I'll live with this annoynace.
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
179000 mi
US $13
Rubber tailgate latch cover was turning to mush, ordered a new one on amazon for $13 and two screws later back to new.
87000 mi
US $450
Sunroof gasket improperly sealed to glass and frame assembly, resulting in rust of the frame the holds the glass. Rust expanded the seals resulting in binding of the sunroof mechanism.
101000 mi
Sun roof leaking into interior cab. Substantial rust around sun roof inside the vehicle. Dealer replaced entire assembly as part of purchase.
60300 mi
Leather on driver seat threads unraveling, major cracking and spliting on top and side of seat
37000 mi
Seat cushion replaced.
135000 mi
Wet passenger side floor mat after rain.
14000 mi
Emblem came off driver side door ( the "L" in Limited )
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