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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%)
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Chart based on 210 repairs.
2004 Toyota 4Runner suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (49%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Toyota 4Runner
Engine not specified
| 137000 mi US $400 |
Left front wheel bearing replace.. grinding noise |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 176000 mi US $400 |
Damaged ABS sensor wire after Strut Install |
| 172000 mi US $2800 |
Also needed wheel bearings which required the hub going to a machine shop. My mechanic said Toyota designs their bearings making them... |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 125500 mi | problem with the cv boot leaking, was noted on a routine oil change, warranty covered the repair, dealer reported that the boots clamps were faulty but replaced all the items instead of just the clamps. new warranty period of 12 mos extended |
| 155500 mi US $200 |
Replaced both front wheel bearing/hub assemblies. Replaced rear end links |
| 174000 mi | Something with the rear suspension. Did not have it repaired prior to selling. Making unsettling noises and poor feeling over bumps. |
| 138500 mi US $450 |
Replaced shocks, differential fluid Replaced driver front wheel bearing |
| 193000 mi US $700 |
Front springs/shocks |
| 79000 mi | needed new tie rod end for passenger front |
| 140780 mi C $140 |
front right side link kit replaced - very loose |
| 139000 mi US $310 |
Bad cornering, noticeable sound left front end bumps and tight turns at low speed. Stabilizer bar links worn DS,orig.from 2004.Replaced both sides with superior MOOG link kits.Much better than OEM crap. |
| 111000 mi US $100 |
Owner noticed rattling sound in front suspension. Shop inspection reveled wore sway bar bushings. Replacing bushings resolved problem. |
| 185000 mi US $180 |
Both front wheel bearings had play. Replaced bearings (Timkin) and seals only, saved hubs. The bearings had to be replaced but did not represent immediate danger. Did work myself. |
| 260000 mi US $120 |
Replaced both inner tie rod ends - one had minor play. Got OEM parts from a distributor from Dubai for a fraction of the cost compared to a domestic stealer. |
| 82000 mi US $200 |
Front passenger wheel bearing started buzzing when the car was being driven straight or making a right turn. Replaced wheel bearing with OEM part which fixed the problem. The mechanic suspects the problem was caused by the tire hitting a curb. |
| 73000 mi US $50000 |
Steering rod rusted and steering felt very heavy, replacement was made under 100k zero deductable ext. warranty.took a week because first part defective from toyo parts(bent) and second part was in another region, so shipping and install longer. now good. |
| 204000 mi US $380 |
Rear passenger stabilizer broke broke loose and had to be welded back on. |
| 92000 mi US $300 |
Sway Bar Bushings, Tie Rods |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 195000 mi US $975 |
Lower control arm bushings |
| 205070 mi US $80 |
Left Front Spring worn out. Rear shocks leaking. Replaced front and rear springs/shocks with KYB replacements. Alignment after suspension work |
| 145000 mi US $1100 |
Rack replacement plus a connector. |
| 106640 mi C $180 |
Sway bar bushings were worn, suspension "clunked" when hitting bumps etc. Easy/cheap repair. |
| 85000 mi US $250 |
Replaced damaged sway bar. No symptoms, mechanic found during buyers inspection. |
| 100000 mi US $400 |
Worn ball-joints, control arm bushings |
| 183280 mi C $1485 |
The bushings on the sway were worn out and replaced. The total cost for this repair includes a complete fluids replacement and a timing belt change. |
| 250480 mi C $774 |
Replaced inner tie rod; wheel alignment. |
| 256020 mi C $360 |
Replaced both front sway bar bushings at the dealer. |
| 298840 mi C $1700 |
Replaced front ball joint, |
| 90472 mi C $576 |
LH CV axle replaced and front right caliper replaced (identified at routine service in December) |
| 93000 mi C $650 |
Heavy steering, felt notchy. Diagnosed as requiring a replacement Intermediate shaft in steering column - part on back order Replaced intermediate shaft - heavy steering issue resolved |
| 115000 mi US $200 |
Left wheel bearing needed replacement. |
| 65000 mi | Power steering pump failed. Replaced by extended warranty |
| 70700 mi US $114 |
Power steering intermittent failure |
| 109999 mi US $80 |
Old sway bar bushings worn out. Sway bar heavily corroded. Replaced with poly greasable bushings. |
| 121000 mi US $295 |
passenger front wheel bearing was loose and had to be replaced. |
| 219000 mi | Replace X-Reas with traditional shocks |
| 178560 mi C $2400 |
Rear shocks worn out, |
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