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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.
2001 Toyota 4Runner repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (25%)
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
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| Toyota 4Runner in Maine, United States May 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2015135000 miUS $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. | ||
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 2014143000 miUS $200 | Shocks and struts | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014170000 miUS $1400 | Cracked valve cap leaking oil U joints replaced Replaced O2 sensor | ||
| Jan 2015US $580 | Rear shocks replaced Rear differential needs replacement | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 2015127000 miUS $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 2014103000 miUS $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 2014104000 miUS $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 2016118000 miUS $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 2018132000 miUS $1000 | Driveshaft replaced | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2014201000 miUS $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 2014202000 miUS $95 | P0446 code for check engine light- replaced vapor canister with used one. Will see if check-engine light returns. | ||
| Apr 2015204200 miUS $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 2012237000 miUS $1200 | rebuilt engine | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018148180 miC $4500 | steering rack replaced, suspension etc | ||
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 2024 | |||
| Sep 2019200000 miUS $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 2018134000 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 2017266000 miUS $300 | O2 sensor replaced. MAF sensor replaced. p0440, replaced both cats | ||
| Jan 2019280000 miUS $1400 | Sparkplug gasket leak. Replace gaskets and valve cover gaskets | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Virginia, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017118272 miUS $286 | Rear axle seal and bearing | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012160000 miUS $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 2018211000 miUS $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 2014161200 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 2014162000 miUS $1500 | Replaced right rear axle, complete rear brake job | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 2011121340 miC $100 | A sensor was cleaned and engine check light reset | ||
| Jan 2012128340 miC $100 | Lubricate universal joints on drive shaft | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Oregon, United States May 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012111000 miUS $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 2016110000 miUS $617 | engine rear main seal replaced | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Gasket replaced | ||
| May 2018190000 miUS $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 2021207000 miUS $500 | Gas meter began to lose accuracy, eventually experienced running out of gasoline, burned the pump. So replaced the gas pump assembly. | ||
| Mar 2022210000 miUS $170 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in West Virginia, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015US $45 | Frame has rusted and cannot be repaired. Vehicle will be retired. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Nov 2011117000 miUS $100 | The parking brake was sticking | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States - May 2009 | |||
| May 2009165000 miUS $450 | Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair | ||
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