2003 Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2003

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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%)

Chart based on 113 repairs.
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2003 Toyota 4Runner engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (44%)

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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.

2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

233000 mi

US $12000
idler bearings, water pump, radiator 

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2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

60000 mi

US $45
rear oxygen sensor, this is first repair ever for this vehicle 
272000 mi

US $400
Head gasket replacement 
130000 mi

US $1500
Had to replace two front catalytic converters. 
159340 mi

C $50
Visual check of Serpentine belt discovered minor crack, which caused squeaking sound when first started the car, replaced the serpentine belt by myself, took 20 minutes 
109120 mi rear oxygen sensor malfunction; will live with check engine light for a bit 
84500 mi

US $600
Pulleys needed to be replaced because there was a lot of noise when engine runs 
95000 mi Right side Catalytic Converter abd Exhaust failure 
138260 mi

C $400
center exhaust section replaced.(muffler) 
121000 mi Bad O2 sensor 

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2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

200000 mi

US $400
Fuel (oxygen) sensor replacement 
170000 mi

US $80
Bank 1 upstream o2 sensor went out. 
175000 mi Tensioner Pully 

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2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

214000 mi

US $1500
Piston ring seized and scored cylinder wall. 
153000 mi

C $400
water pump leak + timing belt 
178000 mi

US $303
2 oxygen sensors replaced. 

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2003 Toyota 4Runner Engine Problems

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