| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1997 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 36 repairs.
1997 Toyota 4Runner electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Toyota 4Runner
Engine not specified
| 293000 mi US $400 |
It needed a new A/C compressor |
| 227000 mi US $325 |
Engine wouldn't turn over occasionally. Instead of turning over, would hear single click. Self diagnosed as starter and replaced at dealer. |
| 134000 mi US $721 |
Car in for A/C system making a clicking noise. New belts placed on car which caused theh A/C to bind and die. Had been making noise for a few months. |
1997 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
supercharged 6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 150000 mi US $500 |
Cracked the high pressure line from the Air Conditioner and to the compressor. |
1997 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 153000 mi US $400 |
Would not always start Bad starter contacts. Contacts replaced. |
| 181000 mi | Power rear window rolled down automatically after switch in rear hatch key/lock developed continuity between the contacts which roll the window down (with the key). With the switch removed & disconnected, the window was able to be closed. |
1997 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 184000 mi | Only unrepaired problem I knew of and disclosed to buyer was that the rear hatch window switch on console would put window down, but not up. Dealer wanted $200 to repair. Window still worked by using key in rear hatch, so it wasn’t the motor. |
| 248000 mi US $85 |
car refused to start, then after 3 attempts did start. |
| 306000 mi US $550 |
alternator went out. Car towed to mechanic and repaired same day. |
| 172000 mi US $40 |
Power antenna would not stop running; regardless if the car was on or off, or radio was on or off. Previous owner wired it incorrectly. Mechanic disconnected the power supply. Now antenna remains extended full time. |
| 177000 mi US $336 |
Had the original starter, contacts were bad, replaced with a rebuilt one. |
1997 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 198000 mi US $125 |
Starter intermittently malfunctioning. Second reman starter since 100,000 miles. |
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