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2005 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Toyota 4Runner electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

128200 mi

US $140
Alternator failed and was replaced. 

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2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

12000 mi Defective tailgate control module replaced. Apparently affected many of this model year. 
81000 mi Tire sensor needed reprogramming. 
152000 mi

US $5
Turn signal stopped working. Replaced bulb. Lasted about 15 minutes of driving. Blew bulb again. Then other side blew as well. Haven't had time to find a fix, but it should be simply replacing the connectors in addition to the bulbs. Fixed the turn signals by removing bulbs and repositioning them in the socket. Then I sold the vehicle. 
90637 mi

US $103
Replaced TPMS sensor 
109700 mi

US $500
Alternator died. Battery warning light was on all day, but ignored until it was too late. 
26000 mi Replaced valve readers as low pressure tire light kept coming on.  

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2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

38800 mi

US $1200
Tire pressure valves failed and replace. Not covered under extended warranty by Toyota. It is a safety item but not to Toyota. Nuff said. Been having this problem since 30k miles. Window on driver door failed and not working correctly. Loose in the door 
39000 mi

US $300
TPMS has serious problems on my tires. Had to pay for it myself...even though I have extended warranty and problem was handled prior to 30k miles. Also, all windows are rattling in the doors and no assistance from the dealer or Toyota. No Toyota again. 
40000 mi

US $60
TPMS keeps malfunctioning. Had to haved it repaired elsewhere. Even with ext. warranty.. Toyota Dealer told me to go to pound sand, more of less. 
124000 mi

US $800
Rear door would not open. Probably caused my accidentally driving the car on dusty roads without the rear door being secure. Rear window would not open 

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2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

203360 mi

C $250
tail gate latch motor had to be replaced. car is sold now. 
200000 mi

US $100
Starter started to fail and needed to be replaced. 
104300 mi

US $225
Air conditioning not cooling. No leak detected, over half the refrigerant capacity was added and worked fine thereafter. 
148000 mi

US $600
Replaced alternator which stopped providing a charge. 
159000 mi

US $1200
Had to replace a leaking A/C line inside the car. Required taking the entire dash apart. 
164000 mi

US $550
Replaced the alternator again. The original Toyota alternator failed in 2018 and the subsequent alternators are cheap and fail. 
166000 mi The blower motor completely failed in July 2022, two months after I sold the truck to my parents. 
128000 mi

US $100
Replaced alternator 
88000 mi

US $300
Alternator replaced. Battery replaced. Both OEM. 
154000 mi

US $370
faulty air bag sensor on steering wheel tripped 
155500 mi

US $240
air condition weak 
163000 mi

US $300
environment console - leds bulbs blown for environment control mechanic claims new console required 
163000 mi

US $15
drilled screws to remove rear registration plate rusted led holders. replaced led bulbs and new screws. i used youtube for instruction to replace in 30mins after mechanic wanted $100 
146300 mi

US $430
Alternator failed 
95000 mi

US $800
AC evaporator replaced. 
111000 mi

US $200
A/C re-charge 

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2005 Toyota 4Runner Electrical Problems

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