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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%)
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Chart based on 113 repairs.
2003 Toyota 4Runner suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (7%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 23000 mi US $150 |
Replacement of both front struts. Under the extended warantee, but with deductable. |
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 100000 mi US $430 |
Had front struts replaced. |
| 97960 mi C $851 |
Replaced steering shaft |
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 64000 mi US $1500 |
The sport model has a hydraulicly boosted suspension which had a leak. Eventually the fluid would all leak out and the suspension would be terrible. |
| 213000 mi US $300 |
Drivers side control arm (bushings were out) replaced entire arm Replace all tie-rod ends, inner and outer |
| 216000 mi US $500 |
Power steering motor and hose replacement |
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 225756 mi US $400 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 151000 mi US $500 |
Right wheel bearing replaced. |
| 152000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced shocks, tie rods, etc. |
| 155000 mi US $400 |
Replaced Front Right wheel bearing. Replaced Hub and seals during bearing replacement. |
| 91760 mi | Front suspension rubber isolators on top of shocks. Requires disassemble front suspension. Decided not to pursue. Living with noise. |
| 99200 mi C $1000 |
Front suspension noise. Nothing wrong found, clunking noise persists. |
| 170500 mi C $450 |
outside bushings replaced |
| 165 mi US $459 |
Replace driver side front wheel bearings. |
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