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2004 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (20%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 210 repairs.
2004 Toyota 4Runner engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 49000 mi US $529 |
water pump replacement |
| 153500 mi US $550 |
Water pump was leaking. Replaced and get new thermostat as well. |
| 96000 mi US $100 |
Squeaking noise, changed accessory belt tensioner and idler pulley. |
| 126000 mi US $2500 |
DTC P0306 - found a leak on the Cylinder head gasket on #6 area/side. |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 210000 mi US $130 |
Driver's side O2 sensor replaced. |
| 212000 mi US $50 |
#3 ignition coil failed, replaced in less than 10 minutes, part cost $50. |
| 213000 mi US $130 |
Muffler pipe broke off. Replaced with AM part in less than an hour. |
| 215000 mi US $200 |
While looking for AC leak, noticed seepage at the radiator - replaced both AC condenser and radiator at the same time. |
| 293000 mi US $400 |
Replaced head gaskets |
| 315000 mi | Replaced head gaskets - was overheated due to neglected leaking radiator hose. |
| 82000 mi US $85 |
Transmission cooler lines rusted through |
| 84000 mi US $40 |
Replaced Idler Pulley with NAPA version $40. Toyota version was $140 |
| 127000 mi US $616 |
Radiator Leak. Replaced. |
| 157000 mi US $100 |
Exhaust shroud cracked, re-welded |
| 133000 mi US $2655 |
Head gasket failed, which caused cylinder #6 to misfire due to coolant leaking into combustion chamber. |
| 118000 mi US $2500 |
Failed head gasket at cylinder 6. |
| 166 mi US $138 |
Thermostat replaced |
| 66700 mi US $250 |
Water pump was replaced. That vehicle was sitting without being driven regularly fro a long time, that caused the water pump leak. |
| 118000 mi US $750 |
120K Tune up, trani fluid replaced, NEEDED NEW RADIATOR!!! |
| 143000 mi C $475 |
oxygen sensor replaced |
| 158380 mi C $501 |
replaced muffler and maintenance oil antifreeze etc |
| 159960 mi C $226 |
replaced engine oil pressure sensor and liquids |
| 174220 mi C $825 |
Computer ground wires corroded. |
| 155500 mi US $200 |
Replaced leaking radiator. Protectively replaced your/lower hoses and thermostat. |
| 63000 mi | Replace 2 o2 sensors |
| 66000 mi | Replaced timing chain tensioner that was broken in pieces. Pieces of tensioner fell into timing chain cover. |
| 82000 mi US $1000 |
Water pump was leaking slightly - enough so I could smell coolant when parking, and the coolant level would drop a few ounces over the course of a month or so. The water pump was replaced along with thermostat and some hoses and fittings. |
| 74000 mi US $84 |
In Virginia heard strange vibration sound when letting off the gas at highway speeds, thought maybe flat tire, but no. Mechanic in Potomac Md. looked over and tail pipe had separated from muffler, thus backpressure was causing problem. Fixed in NH. |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 86700 mi US $1500 |
Timing Belt replaced. Water pump replaced as well. Radiator also found to have leak. |
| 138000 mi | Developed oil leak from oil pan. Probably gasket. Repair not done at this time. |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 288920 mi C $799 |
Crack in radiator where the upper hose attaches. Replaced radiator and upper hose. The lower hose was reused. |
| 195000 mi US $975 |
New radiator |
| 162000 mi US $60 |
Check Engine Code: O2 sensor, bank 1 sensor 1 R&R; cleared code. |
| 98500 mi US $25 |
Welded loose heat shield. |
| 74000 mi | Heatshield over muffler rusted and broke off where it bolts on. This caused a very loud noise as the shield was rubbing the driveshaft. I used bailing wire to hold it in place until I can get the truck up on a lift for a proper repair |
| 85000 mi US $60 |
Oxygen sensor in front of cat on passanger side failed. Replaced with part from Amazon (cheapest found). Highly recommend 7/8" O2 sensor socket. Old O2 sensor caused Check Engine Light + VSC TRAC + VSC off lights |
| 93300 mi US $80 |
Previously installed Denso O2 sensor from amazon failed in same fashion (heater element) |
| 84320 mi C $60 |
Repaired and re-attached heat shield that had gotten loose. |
| 89000 mi US $5 |
Gasket between passenger side cat and exhaust worn. Gave CEL with #2 O2 sensor error. |
| 90300 mi US $866 |
Catalytic converter on bank 2 went out. CEL giving P0420 code. $600 for parts and $266.00 for labor. Fixed. |
| 76260 mi C $230 |
Check engine light came on - dealer checked codes and reset after concluding no problem Check engine on again - dealer took vehicle for the day and identified leaking gasket on exhaust. Gasket replaced and CEL reset. Problem resolved |
| 84963 mi | Service tech pierced radiator when replacing timing belt and water pump. Towed to dealership and radiator replaced at their expense. |
| 94860 mi C $780 |
Noise from under vehicle. Parts showed exhaust had sheared at entry point to baffle box. Could not be welded - was not corroded - part just broke at what is a weak point. Related exhaust parts replaced. Dealer gave 15% discount |
| 84000 mi US $600 |
Spark Plugs |
| 85000 mi US $250 |
Leaking Water Pump, Timing Belt |
| 95000 mi US $700 |
Throttle case cleaned |
| 127900 mi US $26 |
Check engine light came on. Code P0442 (small pressure leak) replaced gas cap reset engine light. |
| 161200 mi | oxygen sensor |
| 178560 mi C $2400 |
a new radiator (small leak). |
| 182060 mi C $150 |
Oxygen sensor |
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