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2001 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

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

Other (7%)

Chart based on 41 repairs.
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2001 Toyota 4Runner engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

202000 mi

US $95
P0446 code for check engine light- replaced vapor canister with used one. Will see if check-engine light returns. 
170000 mi

US $1400
Cracked valve cap leaking oil Replaced O2 sensor 
237000 mi

US $1200
rebuilt engine 
118000 mi

US $100
Oil leaks around both valve covers. Loose valve cover bolts. Replaced all valve cover gaskets, spark plug seals, half-moons/semi-cicrular plugs, camshaft plugs, PCV valve, and PCV valve grommet. 

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2001 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

211000 mi

US $80
Replaced plugs due to low fuel economy although no misfires Replaced cracked radiator 
266000 mi

US $300
O2 sensor replaced. MAF sensor replaced. p0440, replaced both cats 
280000 mi

US $1400
Sparkplug gasket leak. Replace gaskets and valve cover gaskets 
200000 mi

US $200
Radiator plastic began to turn brown which is a sign plastic is breaking down due to age. Radiator replaced to avoid future issues 
165000 mi

US $450
Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair 
161200 mi Back hatch WOULD NOT OPEN. Took off panel, moved lever -- saw the cable holder had come loose from its bracket. Fixed. For dessert, three dash lights were ON, but supposed to be OFF; removed ground from battery, waited one hour. Fixed! 
110000 mi

US $617
engine rear main seal replaced 
111000 mi

US $450
Had a small oil leak fixed. The cause was the valve cover gaskets. 
121340 mi

C $100
A sensor was cleaned and engine check light reset 
162000 mi Gasket replaced 
190000 mi

US $10
Car began to shake sometimes when accelerating on highway. I bought couple cans of Seafoam and cleaned the throttle body per the instruction. Now the problem is 99% fixed. Occasionally, the engine still vibrates a little when I try to accelerate when car is already running around 60-70 mph. 
207000 mi

US $500
Gas meter began to lose accuracy, eventually experienced running out of gasoline, burned the pump. So replaced the gas pump assembly. 

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