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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Toyota 4Runner
Engine not specified
7000 mi
BAD TRANSMISSION LAG THAT THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED BUT COULD NOT FIX YET AS THERE IS NO TSB FOR IT YET.
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
40400 mi
At a full stop with breaks applied, occasionally the car would lurch. Toyota replaced the drive shaft and it has not occurred since. I believe there was a Toyota bulletin issued sometime prior to my incident.
22000 mi
Drive shaft replaced (TSB) because it was knocking when braking or when taking off from a stop sign or light. Problem fixed.
68200 mi
C $500
Park Neutral safety switch faulty. Had a soft/mushy feeling when moving transmission lever, especially from Park to Drive. Would sometimes shift itself out of drive and into neutral, while driving. Known issue with this sensor. Small but expensive part to replace.
81800 mi
Replaced rear differential
87420 mi
C $600
Park/Neutral safety switch was replaced. The issue was noticed first 6 moths ago and was intermittent. Truck was fully drivable but I have decided to replace the switch to be on the safe side.
127000 mi
US $315
Driver-side CV boot torn - replaced CV axle
13000 mi
Noticed a thumping sound around 25 mph. Service could not duplicate problem on first visit. Took vehicle home and problem got worse. Drove tech and service manager and they heard the problem. Front differential replaced - problem is gone
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