| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (63%)
< $100 (6%)
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 4WD w/low range
| 126480 mi C $200 |
replaced transmission cooler lines.rusted out and leaking |
| 85000 mi US $400 |
4wd actuator on front differential failed. Dealer diagnosed problem, owner bought part and did the labor. |
| 150040 mi C $300 |
front passenger side CV joint leaked, bought a remanufactured CV joint and had it installed by mechanic. |
| 70000 mi US $2100 |
Broke the rear differential pinion gear. My 4runner is heavily modified for 4wheeling and runs on oversized tires, so failure was not a big surprise. Gave me the opportunity to upgrade gearing to 4.88 |
| 124000 mi US $500 |
cv boot tear |
| 88598 mi C $80 |
only diagnose was done, no repair attempted. only diagnose was done, no repair attempted. |
| 88660 mi C $2300 |
Transmission failed and a full rebuild has to be done. Transmission failed and a full rebuild has to be done. |
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 65000 mi US $400 |
Differential seal replacement |
| 215000 mi US $500 |
Replaced CV joint with CVJ |
| 146700 mi US $238 |
CV Boot on Driver's side was ripped, and it is as much for labor to change out the whole half shaft, so it is the proper way to do it. |
| 154000 mi US $240 |
Replaced Passenger Front Half Shaft |
| 119000 mi US $260 |
Left CV boot leaking grease. |
| 154000 mi US $189 |
cracked CV boot replaced |
| 167000 mi US $460 |
Boots on both front axles were shot. I had both axles replaced |
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