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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Toyota 4Runner

Engine not specified

Toyota 4Runner in Maine, United States
May 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

135000 mi

US $1800
The rear axle housing has severe corrosion issues and has rusted through. The axle fluid is leaking out. The axle has been replaced with another used axle. 

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2001 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
Apr 2014 - May 2014
May 2014

143000 mi

US $200
Shocks and struts 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
Jun 2014

170000 mi

US $1400
Cracked valve cap leaking oil U joints replaced Replaced O2 sensor 
Jan 2015

US $580
Rear shocks replaced Rear differential needs replacement 
Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
May 2015

127000 mi

US $796
The bracket holding the ignition switch broke. The entire assembly, requiring a new ignition switch, was installed. This was the first unexpected repair in my 127,000 miles and 14 years of ownership. 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Jan 2014 - Sep 2018
Apr 2014

103000 mi

US $100
Failed driver's side front door lock actuator Symptom: Rear liftgate doesn't stay up all the time when opened. It would occasionally sag back down. Root Cause: Rear lift-gate actuator/strut failure. 
Aug 2014

104000 mi

US $50
One of the struts on the rear liftgate had failed and the door was slow to open, and during the colder months, the door would slowly fall down from a fully open position, which didn't feel good on my head. 
Jun 2016

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. 
Jul 2018

132000 mi

US $1000
Driveshaft replaced 
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2014

201000 mi

US $454
Vibration from rearend at 60mph+. Suspected either u-joints or pinion bearing. Local shop replaced both drive shaft ujoints but didnt not balance, slight improvement but only by 50%. Suspect shaft needs balancing. Pinion seems to be OK 
Apr 2014

202000 mi

US $95
P0446 code for check engine light- replaced vapor canister with used one. Will see if check-engine light returns. 
Apr 2015

204200 mi

US $177
Vibration in driveline determined to be worn u-joints and drive shaft in need of rebalancing at high speed by a driveline shop. Important to take this kind of repair to an experienced mechanic since balancing takes time to get it right. 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Jul 2012

237000 mi

US $1200
rebuilt engine 
Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Feb 2018

148180 mi

C $4500
steering rack replaced, suspension etc 

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2001 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States
Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
Sep 2019

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 
Toyota 4Runner in Oregon, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

134000 mi
Replaced windshield wiper stalk/switch. Intermittent wipers had failed. Central locking system works from the key fob and by putting the key in the door, but the lock switches inside of the car do not operate door locks. Researched the issue, and the body control unit on the driver's side needs to be replaced. Estimated cost of part from dealer: $400. Elected not to repair this problem, as key and fob both still work. 
Toyota 4Runner in Nevada, United States
Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
Jul 2017

266000 mi

US $300
O2 sensor replaced. MAF sensor replaced. p0440, replaced both cats 
Jan 2019

280000 mi

US $1400
Sparkplug gasket leak. Replace gaskets and valve cover gaskets 
Toyota 4Runner in Virginia, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017

118272 mi

US $286
Rear axle seal and bearing 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012

160000 mi

US $300
new plugs, cables and "ignition controller" (computer that controls timing - one per side of engine) - all other PM has been every 6k (e.g. LOFs, tire rotations, etc.) 
Toyota 4Runner in Idaho, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

211000 mi

US $80
Replaced plugs due to low fuel economy although no misfires Replaced cracked radiator 
Toyota 4Runner in Oregon, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
Oct 2014

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! 
Nov 2014

162000 mi

US $1500
Replaced right rear axle, complete rear brake job 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Aug 2011

121340 mi

C $100
A sensor was cleaned and engine check light reset 
Jan 2012

128340 mi

C $100
Lubricate universal joints on drive shaft 
Toyota 4Runner in Oregon, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012

111000 mi

US $450
Had a small oil leak fixed. The cause was the valve cover gaskets. 
Toyota 4Runner in Nevada, United States
Aug 2011 - Jul 2018
Jan 2016

110000 mi

US $617
engine rear main seal replaced 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Dec 2013 - Jul 2022
Jan 2014 Gasket replaced 
May 2018

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. 
Sep 2021

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. 
Mar 2022

210000 mi

US $170
Replaced alternator 
Toyota 4Runner in West Virginia, United States
Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

US $45
Frame has rusted and cannot be repaired. Vehicle will be retired. 
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2013
Nov 2011

117000 mi

US $100
The parking brake was sticking 
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States
- May 2009
May 2009

165000 mi

US $450
Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair 

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