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2007 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

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2007 Toyota 4Runner transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (39%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

91000 mi

US $2400
CV axles replaced up front (left and right) as they were leaking 
131000 mi

US $876
CV Boots leaking and were replaced. 
24000 mi Drive train has a binding problem that is COMMON on this Sport V8 edition, 2007. It feels like a bump after you come to a complete stop. There is no fix and Toyota is aware of the problem and will not fix it! All they'll do is lube it. 
152000 mi

US $1550
Had front axles repaired 
132000 mi

US $725
cv axles 
141000 mi

US $350
Transfer case front output seal leak. 
89000 mi

US $760
seal in transfer case leaked 
120000 mi

US $740
Needed cv boots both sides. 
93000 mi

C $2136
rear axel shaft seal replaced. 
29760 mi

C $600
Brakes, front axle. 
177000 mi

US $750
One CV joint had a torn boot. CV's were identified as cheap aftermarket options. Replaced both with OEM CV joints for maximum longevity. 
80000 mi

US $700
Replaced both front CV shafts 

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2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

136400 mi

$700
Replaced rear differential assembly 

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2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

112000 mi

US $250
CV boot leaking, CV axle shaft replaced 
136000 mi

US $900
Replace both front half shafts. Outers had torn, ran them until noisy and had replaced. Saved labor on front end work as system repairs overlap. 
131772 mi

US $875
CV joint boots were torn. New axles were installed. 
165000 mi

US $475
Replaced all four rubber boots on front axel including two CV boots, aligned front end. 
146000 mi

US $120
Truck produced a slight shudder before shifting out of over drive at slow speeds. Exchanged all trans fluid with factory fluid; no leaks detected; appears prior owner under-filled trans at recent drain and fill. Problem solved. 
179000 mi

US $100
Driver rear axel seal. Replaced axel seal for drained and filled the rear differential. 
101400 mi replace rear differential 
33480 mi replaced rear differential due to leak that was not able to be sealed 
67240 mi

C $1050
Boot 
135000 mi

US $40
The rear wheel seal required replacement. The gear oil was replaced at the same time. 
146320 mi

C $700
Front CV joint boots torn, gravel in joints. Replaced front axles. Detected during maintenance inspection (slight groaning noise prompted inspection). NB: This vehicle run about 30 percent on gravel roads - high wear. 
248000 mi

C $4000
both front drive axles 
81000 mi

US $40
Drivers Inner boot was torn on smaller clamp side and leaking. Replaced inner and outer boot with Toyota parts. Very messy job but got it done. Pass. side is still fine but will need to be replaced at some point as the boot is dry rotted and slightly cracking. 
20000 mi Sound coming from front right suspension. Could not replicate. Owner thinks it might be a CV joint. 
73000 mi

US $100
Had to free up 4wd/low range actuators. Lack of use under the previous ownership left them sticky and immovable. Fixed with electricity and logic; I applied 15v direct to the actuator motors via the computer control harness. I win... I rule. 

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