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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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Chart based on 176 repairs.
2005 Toyota 4Runner suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (40%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 30 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 AWD w/low range
| 129000 mi US $550 |
Right outer tie-rod had play & was replaced |
| 35000 mi US $2600 |
4Runner has hydraulic cross suspension. Worth it but expensive. |
| 32000 mi | Rear U joint replaced under warranty |
| 65000 mi US $50 |
Took to shop due to squeak from chassis - unknown cause. Mechanic discovered leaking, non-functioning shock absorber. |
| 66000 mi US $300 |
Mechanic diagnosed broken right front strut causing suspension noise. The car was driveable for local trips. I ordered two new front struts and replaced them myself. |
| 158000 mi US $600 |
Light racing upper control arms replaced due to worn out bushings. Was causing inner tire wear. |
| 89463 mi US $650 |
Replace front axle boots |
2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 47000 mi US $887 |
Had to replace the rear shocks. They failed very early in the life of the auto. |
| 61000 mi | Had to replace the Front Struts @ $600.00 |
2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 216000 mi US $50 |
Replace Right front wheel hub and bearing |
| 140000 mi US $700 |
inability to power steer to the right had to turn wheel with both hands mechanic says steering wheel knuckle failure require a new part |
| 155500 mi US $900 |
rear shocks leaking |
| 180000 mi US $479 |
sway bar repair and rear brakes pads and rotor |
| 183000 mi US $540 |
and replace rear shovks |
| 195000 mi US $1000 |
Light humming coming from the front wheels 50 mph upwards- there was no uneven wear on tyres and no play - wheel bearings suspected due to 195k milleage -Replaced Front Hubs and bearings removed the hum |
| 199000 mi US $645 |
front strut replacement |
| 181000 mi US $1700 |
Front struts (one completely shot), back shocks (one completely shot) Sway bar links |
| 140000 mi US $300 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 121000 mi US $350 |
Humming sound from front end. Replaced both front wheel bearings, passenger side was damaged and causing the noise. |
| 58000 mi | Originally, the steering rack was bad, new one ordered. |
| 59800 mi US $2000 |
When I brought car in for the new rack, the pwr steering pump had gone bad due to over working from the binding rack. Then the power steering high pressure line was rusted to the rack. Had to replace all. |
| 209000 mi US $564 |
Right front wheel bearing broke and damaged the hub. Otherwise the repair would have cost much less. |
| 80000 mi US $449 |
The steering wheel felt very heavy to turn. First the replaced steering fluid to no resolve, and then returned with problem worse and they replaced lower steering shaft. Bad u joint. |
| 74300 mi US $350 |
Noisy right front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 168000 mi US $450 |
Front wheel bearing noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 100000 mi US $387 |
Front hub bearings replaced. |
| 113600 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear shock absorbers with upgraded Bilstein units. Rear units worn, performing poorly. |
| 173000 mi US $504 |
Replaced front left hub assemblv, bearing and seal. Replaced rear inner pinion bearing and seal Drain and fill rear axle. |
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