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2003 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (16%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 113 repairs.
2003 Toyota 4Runner electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 34000 mi US $125 |
Rear windshield wiper. The arm became brittle and broke off. Both the arm and wiper blade needed to be replaced. (Parts + Labor $125) |
| 41000 mi US $165 |
Some "Electrical Relay" failed in Air conditioning system. So it stopped working. Relay had to be replaced and "Computer Reset" |
| 100000 mi | Fixed a switch that was not lighting up. Repairs: all paid for by carmax! I LOVE carmax and don't think i will ever buy a new car again!!! |
| 102000 mi | Lumbar support motor replaced. Took extra day because Toyota sent Carmax the wrong part. But had free rental car. |
| 127000 mi US $50 |
An AC circuit went out, It's a very common issue with this year and it was as simple as replacing a fuse. The fuse is over $100 so I used my $50 deductible on an extented warranty. |
| 145700 mi C $375 |
rear hatch power window regulator rusted out and inoperative |
| 63240 mi C $306 |
AC would not operate. |
| 65000 mi US $450 |
A/C blew warm air intermittently - replaced o-ring and recharged. |
| 83000 mi | Seat Belt tensioner system on drivers side. Still wainting on parts to repair. |
| 86000 mi US $691 |
Airbag warning sensor was blinking. Found out the seat belt retracter sensor went bad and damaged the air bag sensor. Previously had replaced the seat belt sensor but had to wait for the air bag sensor. Replaced the air bag sensor. |
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 172000 mi US $200 |
battery, tires |
| 18000 mi | Dealer replaced under warranty 2 front door lock actuators. |
| 25000 mi | Dealer replaced the 2 back door actuators. |
| 40000 mi | All 4 door actuators began misoperating intermittently. They would not electrically lock or unlock. Dealer refused to fix this problem as I was just out of mileage warranty - all failed and they remain broken today. Est. repair cost - $1600 |
| 75000 mi US $950 |
Replaced AC compressor due to failed sensor that is built into the compressor. |
| 99000 mi | Air conditioner fan intermittently refused to come up to proper speed and often would produce little or no air flow. Problem could not be diagnosed although removing glove box and jiggling connectors seemed to improve operation. |
| 105000 mi US $180 |
Replaced climate control panel with used part via parts dealer. New part was $900 but I paid $180 for good used part. Microswitch appeared to break in old unit and no repair was effective without the replacement part. |
| 110000 mi US $20 |
Replaced relay that engages the AC compressor clutch. Failed relays were common on this model according to internet research that provided the insight to this problem. |
| 118000 mi | All 4 electric door lock actuators out when traded - would cost $1000 in parts or possibly about $1800 total repair bill. |
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 48000 mi | a/c went out, discovered prob was in tsb, fixed. |
| 73000 mi US $20 |
AC relay was replaced. AC was blowing warm air out of one side of vents. Ordered part from Amazon. |
| 171000 mi US $200 |
AC recharge, but evaporator is leaking. Looking at a 2,000 repair |
| 176000 mi US $2200 |
Full AC replacement |
| 57000 mi US $50 |
A/C Compressor Sensor - Replaced myself |
| 53940 mi C $50 |
Defective AC relay that was on a TSB but the vehicle is out of warranty and the extended warranty doesn't cover it. |
| 177500 mi US $15 |
Ac relay failed, quick swap to a new one |
| 193300 mi US $90 |
Power door lock fail |
| 194000 mi US $90 |
2nd power door lock failure |
| 197000 mi US $60 |
3rd power door lock failure |
| 215000 mi US $500 |
4th power door lock replaced |
| 146000 mi US $71 |
A/C clutch compressor relay went bad. Flashing a/c light inside the cabin, alerted me of the problem. The a/c was not blowing cold air. Online forums were searched and the problem was found. |
| 99200 mi C $1000 |
Low beam headlight harness melt. |
| 116020 mi | HVAC lights |
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