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2010 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (7%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (17%)

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2010 Toyota 4Runner body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

31000 mi

US $550
Routine maintenance and a Technical Service Bulletin regarding headlight covers, which were replaced. The car has operated flawlessly since new. 
62700 mi replaced front driver's seat for defect. 
91000 mi

US $250
Driver's seat back failed in its ability to recline 
30000 mi Replaced headlights under warranty(TSB) because of oxidation. 
30200 mi Dash air vents broken during airbag replacement were replaced. 
143000 mi replaced right front, right rear, rear hatch window weatherstripping. The weatherstripping was shrunken, feathery, some of it displaced. Wasn’t able to do the job.  
36980 mi Replaced both headlights under warranty. Replaced for headlight oxidation issue. 
9000 mi took much grease on rear window regulator, resulting in grease on windown everytime it was lowered or raised from low position. dealer removed excess grease. 
12000 mi Driver side seatback crunching noises, very common in 2010s and 2011s. Also squeaking noise under passenger side dash which drove me nuts, turned out to be plastic clip that attached a bunch of wires to blower motor. Removed clip, noise gone. 
34000 mi Hazing on headlights, covered under warranty. 

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2010 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

32100 mi Rear liftgate latch rubber gasket rotten and falling apart. Latch still functional but no cover over the electronic sensor. Replaced entire sensor and gasket. 
34000 mi Rattle coming from under the hood on passenger side 
38000 mi Heard minor rattles when going over washboard gravel road. Several pastic trim connectors were missing from the radiator shield to the front bumper assembly. Nothing major and easily fixed 
60000 mi real lift gate handle molding clip had a broken ear. Not sure of the cause; easy repair. 
63400 mi

US $82
Rear door lift gate handle had a broken interior attachment point 
136000 mi

US $246
The outside weather seal on the driver side front door was tearing... the lift gate weather seal was coming apart 

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2010 Toyota 4Runner Body Problems

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