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2002 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (59%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 34 repairs.
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2002 Toyota 4Runner engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $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.

2002 Toyota 4Runner

Engine not specified

150000 mi Noticed a large pool of fluid in driveway. Turns out Radiator was blown. And transmission fluid was contaminated. I had my 02 Runner towed, radiator replaced, and trans flushed twice! Luckily no trans damage..drives great now.  

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2002 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

205300 mi

US $300
Key cylinder got replacement 
400000 mi

US $1100
Oxygen sensor 
171000 mi

US $230
Drive belts were worn and needed to be replaced 
179000 mi

US $300
CEL code P0171. Warm start issues and long term fuel trim reading very high. Fuel pump changed 
184000 mi

US $300
CEL code P0440, P0446. Replaced carbon canister, code still present 
206000 mi

US $700
Misfire cylinder 3 - diagnosed as bad cable - all cables replaced + new spark plugs as they were ~80K old Oil leak from valve covers - gaskets replaced 
219000 mi

US $600
Proactively replaced timing belt (previous one had done ~130K), water pump and auxiliary belts 
195000 mi

US $300
replaced intake gaskets and valve cover gaskets. 
198000 mi Replaced rear cam seals due to leak both sides. 
165200 mi

US $395
Valve covers leaking. Replaced gaskets and sealed up. No more leaks. 

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2002 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

181700 mi

US $50
check engine light - o2 sensor. Order a replacement online, will replace myself. 
190000 mi

US $1500
Also replaced cat back exhaust due to rust. 
234000 mi

US $25
Check engine light. Ran code and found catalytic converter was the problem. Used a fuel treatment and code cleared itself, for now. 
274000 mi

US $500
Leaky valve cover gaskets (rear) 
143000 mi

US $850
Timing belt, water pump 
103000 mi

US $250
check engine light on. Replaced sensor, air filter, reset computer 
110000 mi

US $400
check engine light was on, shop made adjustments (running rich) and reset the warning light. 
110000 mi

US $250
check engine light back on after less than 100 miles. Repair shop changed mass air flow sensor and reset computer. 

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2002 Toyota 4Runner Engine Problems

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