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1999 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (0%)

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1999 Toyota 4Runner electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Toyota 4Runner

Engine not specified

155300 mi radio power antennae mast cable broke. Replaced mast assy 
159000 mi

US $160
Battery dying. The transmission was sluggish when first moving because the battery was too weak to move valves as i understand it. Bought a new optima battery $160 
167300 mi

US $130
Alternator failed 
178000 mi

US $175
Turn Signals ceased operation. Bad Emergency Flasher Switch. 

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1999 Toyota 4Runner 4-door

6-cylinder manual 4WD

190000 mi

US $850
Recharged AC 

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1999 Toyota 4Runner 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

163000 mi It needs a new control panel for heating/air conditioning and the lock control is beginning to fail (the controls which lock and unlock all the door at once). At this point, going to drive the truck until something breaks that sidelines the truck. 
99000 mi

US $150
Intermittent starter engagement. 
333200 mi

US $750
Charging system light on, drained battery. Mechanic indicated the battery sent high voltage to alternator and caused failure. 
102300 mi

C $350
A/C not cold 
170800 mi

US $100
Starter motor failure 
202000 mi

US $50
Rebuilt starter, replaced contacts and plunger. 
204000 mi

US $100
Relay for locks went out on body control unit, replaced relay. 
207500 mi

US $150
Climate control started flaking out. Most buttons not responding. Removed and shipped climate conrol to a repair shop in TN for a refirb. Common problem on 3rd gen 4runner digital climate control systems. 
155000 mi

US $400
slight delay in starting engine due to bad spot on starter motor armature. 
150000 mi Heater fan/blower under the dash has debris rubbing against housing causing squealing noise or stalled fan at some fan settings. Interference and noise stopped by itself after changing fan speeds and maintaining one mid fan speed. 

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1999 Toyota 4Runner 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

587500 mi

US $285
Replaced starter. 
614000 mi

US $850
Replaced Air conditioner compressor.  
620000 mi

US $250
Replaced burnt out dash lights. Some backordered. 
631800 mi

US $1100
Installed new windshield, and replaced additional burnt out dash bulbs that were back ordered from previous visit. 
235000 mi Fuel level sensor failure; tank reads half full when empty. 

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1999 Toyota 4Runner Electrical Problems

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