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2000 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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2000 Toyota 4Runner transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Toyota 4Runner

Engine not specified

137000 mi

US $110
Universal Joint had to be replaced. 

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2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

183-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

136000 mi

US $70
Clutch master/slave cylinders 

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2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

167000 mi

US $1800
Bought used, had trusted mechanic due maintenance work including belts (timing and others). They found a torn boot on a rear drive shaft that required repair. 
194600 mi

US $360
replace drive shaft u-joints 

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2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

245000 mi

US $423
Axle seal on right side leaking. Replaced. 
251700 mi Same axle seal as initially replaced failed on a long trip to Texas, and I had to refill it in the parking lot of an auto parts store.. Differential got warm. Had to drive it home for warranty work. Was repaired at no cost to me. 
252400 mi Same axle seal failed a third time. 
216200 mi

US $970
Rear differential pinion bearing worn and noisy. Rebuilt rear diff including both pinion bearings and both side bearings. Removed & installed diff assembly myself but had diff rebuilt by shop. Left rear axle seal leaking gear oil on brakes. Replaced rear axle seals and axle bearings on both sides. Removed and installed axles/seals myself and had shop press bearings off & back on. 
248000 mi

US $15
Trans fluid line from Trans to Radiator rusted out and was leaking. Cut out rusted section and replaced with flexible line. 
277000 mi Also failed annual safety inspection. They found a leak in my rear axle. The ball bearing was leaking on one side and brake was covered in grease. Both sides were bad.  
279000 mi While SUV on the lift they looked at the leaking axle and noticed it was just clogged up. They unclogged it. Next choice is to spend $100 to attempt to clean out my catalytic converter or spend another $500 and get a new sensor and try to pass that way. 
190000 mi Horrible clunk noise when accelerating after a stop, felt like being rear ended at about 20mph 
194800 mi

US $1300
Drive shaft was loose and needed to be replaced.  
156000 mi

US $2250
Transmission failure 

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2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

77500 mi

C $520
transfer case was leaking, replaced transfer case 
73000 mi

US $100
Small leak, tranny pan tightened. 

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2000 Toyota 4Runner Transmission Problems

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