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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%)
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 176 repairs.
2005 Toyota 4Runner transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 26 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
| 112500 mi | Binding driveshaft. |
| 155000 mi US $500 |
Transmission hose blew. Replaced 3 hoses. |
| 169000 mi US $400 |
CV boots were cracked. Never been replaced and were just old. A few other maintenance items such as fluids |
| 74700 mi US $100 |
Transmission vibrating (google 'rumble strip transmission issue') between 40 and 45 mph under light acceleration. Only happens if shifter in 'D,' never in '4'. Drained and refilled fluid 4x. Probably need to replace torque converter. |
| 79000 mi | Symptoms gradually went away after the last transmission fluid drain and fill. I consider the problem solved as I have not had the symptom for several months now. |
| 129000 mi US $235 |
Replaced front driver side drive linkage because CV boot was torn and leaking grease. |
| 154000 mi US $533 |
Leaking transmission fluid fouled oxygen sensors. Replace leaking gasket, fluid & O2 sensor. |
| 105100 mi US $900 |
Right front axle boot was torn and axle needed to be replaced. |
| 109900 mi US $600 |
Boot cover ripped - Replaced right axle |
2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 116000 mi US $150 |
Replaced driver side CV axle, and re-greased and replaced clamps on passenger side CV axle. |
| 181000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced front right (passenger) axle due to ripped boot and bad bearings due to ripped boot. |
| 175800 mi | Replaced bearings in rear end. |
| 180000 mi | Rear end problem again. Replacing same rear end parts. |
| 143000 mi US $1000 |
vacuum switch failure - inability to shift from 2wd to 4wd stuck on 2wd- dealer charged $450 for diagnostics and another $550 for install of the new switch |
| 149000 mi US $1500 |
right differential leaking replaced at same time water pump spark plugs |
| 198000 mi US $300 |
Hard to shift between P and D on auto transmission shift -replace neutral safety switch |
| 203000 mi US $120 |
P2772 error code - 4 low + check engine light dashboard screaming 4 low circuit fault expensive fix related to transfer case replacement estimated 2400-3000$ stuck on 4hi - can continue to drive but alarm needs to be removed |
| 214000 mi US $3000 |
transfer case replacement |
| 158700 mi US $150 |
Left axle had torn boot. Replaced entire left axle. |
| 140000 mi US $500 |
retaining clip for cv boot leaking on one side and missing on the other. |
| 126500 mi US $800 |
front differential oil seal leak on driver's side |
| 129000 mi US $245 |
right front differential oil seal was slowly weeping gear oil |
| 138500 mi US $225 |
Replaced CV boot on the driver's side |
| 101000 mi US $500 |
Cv axles needed to be replaced. |
| 78000 mi US $260 |
Driver side front 1/2 axle replaced because grease boot leaking. |
| 102000 mi US $3000 |
4wd actuator failed. Needed replacement. Finally fixed on third visit. |
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