2008 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Toyota 4Runners for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Toyota 4Runner problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2008 Toyota 4Runner problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2008 Toyota 4Runner problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota 4Runner Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Toyota 4Runner | 28 4Runners, 9.6 months of data per 4Runner, average 63500 miles9 |
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2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 44300 | 0 | Driver side door locks. TSB. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 57000 | 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. |
| Jan | 2012 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 38000 | 3600 | Clean varnish from heads and replace one valve. Dealer claims problem caused by "bad gas" and would not honor warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Driver's seat continues to squeak/rattle when truck flexes. |
| Jun | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | passenger seat starting to pop, click and rattle like the driver seat did. The dealer replaced some foam in the lumbar support, which decrerased the noise, but I need to take it back. |
| Mar | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | 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. |
| Apr | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Passenger seat creaked and popped when turning corner (car flexes) when someone is in the seat. 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. |
| May | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Replaced Passenger seat frame because of clicking and popping from seat frame. |
| Dec | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | Engine check light and several other error lights were on. Caused by the gas cap not sealing correctly. Toyota dealer tested the cap and sensors, replaced the cap and reset the error messages. |
| Jul | 2011 | 58000 | 26 | engine check light and 2 others (VSC and slipping) flashing. Gas cap not sealing correctly. I had this problem last year when the gas cap was faulty and didn't lock and seal correctly. I replaced the gas cap and the error lights went away. |
| Mar | 2012 | 67000 | 0 | drivers side door lock actuator motor failed. replacement motor installed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | 0 | Gas cap not sealing properly. 3rd trip to the dealer for this issue. They pressure tested the system and replaced the gas cap (again). |
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 10000 | 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. |
| Jul | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | 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. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Stock radio replaced under warranty. |
| Jan | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 11780 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 12400 | 0 | Main heating circuit board needed to be replaced. 1400$ for part alone. Under warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | 34100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | Emblem came off driver side door ( the "L" in Limited ) |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | Factory installed TomTom GPS was shorted out by TomTom. |
| Jan | 2011 | 26300 | 0 | Leather on driver seat threads unraveling, major cracking and spliting on top and side of seat |
| Sep | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | Several harnesses failed or improperly installed. Battery and voltage regulator replaced. Seat cushion replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 41000 | 101 | Relay on harness repaired in September for the air bag, traction, and turn signals went out |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 84000 | 30 | reoccurring EVAP very small leak MIL, which also causes traction and stability control to shut off. Replaced fuel cap with aftermarket OEM replacement cap. |
| Nov | 2012 | 105500 | 240 | Replaced a leaking LR axle seal |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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