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2005 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Toyota 4Runner body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (69%)

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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.

2005 Toyota 4Runner

Engine not specified

36000 mi sunroof rattle, replaced new by manufacturer 

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2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

142500 mi Got a letter from Toyota saying they were repairing cracked or sticky dashboards for certain year 4runner Avalon etc 
34000 mi Frame of car has extensive rust. Mechanic said he never seen anything like it on a Toyota. Said to take it to the dealer. Dealer said from winter driving. Wife's car, Mitsubishi Montero, no rust. 
100000 mi

US $80
Mud flap detached, scraping tire. Harsh NE winter. 
112000 mi

US $1700
radiator grill paint (noticed after warranty period)peeled and cracked on radiator grill cover. 
32000 mi

US $103
Sunroof got stuck open. Originally told $2700 to replace entire unit, but they subsequently got it working again. 
31000 mi

US $400
very small clip on bottom of rear window clipping two rubber ends together. 
74700 mi

US $250
Windshield cracked nearly all the way across the lower portion. Local autoglass guys replaced it in an hour in my driveway. No idea what happened, just one morning it was cracked and had been facing the garage overnight. 

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2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

174050 mi

US $15
bottom rear door starting to rust 
190000 mi Toyota issued recall for cracked dashboard on 4Runner. Had entire dash cover replaced with a new one. Repair took one day but had to wait two weeks to receive parts to begin repair. 
175800 mi Replaced dashboard. 
171700 mi Company recall to replace the dash. It took two trips because they didn't properly reconnect the odometer reset button. 
72000 mi

US $20
Replaced the trim piece that runs along the lower surround of the rear window. The existing piece simply had degraded due to years of exposure to the sun here in south Texas. 

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2005 Toyota 4Runner Body Problems

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