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2007 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

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2007 Toyota 4Runner electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

15500 mi Remove of Ipod feature. Didn't work properly and is a waste of money. 
55000 mi

US $100
rear hatch button melted and failed. 
125000 mi

C $550
Shorted and burning alternator/generator that was worth it to pay a trusted shop to do. Dealer quoted 3.3, shop quoted 1.3 and my estimated DIY job would have been 4 hours. 
170000 mi

US $800
Alternator went. Must have been going for a little while because it took out the battery, rubbed the serpentine belt.  
191000 mi

US $100
Rear window no longer rolls down or up due to rear door locking motor pushing door back out. The repair attempt by the mechanic was unsuccessful. Issue remains. 
20000 mi Passenger airbag light intermittently turning on/off. 
39000 mi

US $135
battery failed; replaced 

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2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

128000 mi

US $500
Alternator went out, replaced alternator and belts 
110000 mi

US $700
Replaced alternator and battery. 
31000 mi Premium audio system would eject a CD when starting on a hot day. Also intermittant radio display when interior was hot. Radio/CD player was replaced with new unit. 
32000 mi Park Assist system intermittantly alarms while in reverse although there is nothing in the way. 
63700 mi

US $77
Lift gate switch failure. 
36000 mi Two center console lights under the climate control knobs. Got a quote for $200 for those. I will likely go without. 
47000 mi Not repaired - license plate light, front marker light, I'll be doing those myself, possibly with LED replacements just to try them. 
51000 mi Replaced a headlight. 
62000 mi

US $100
Three bulbs in dash replaced 
80000 mi

US $400
Blower motor replaced 
42500 mi

US $850
two sensors for tires needed to be replaced. All four tires seriously cracked and leaked air (9 years tires with 42K miles) 

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2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

243000 mi

US $5000
Alternator went out 
110000 mi

US $58
The Harmon Backer amplifier failed. I had to connect the wiring to the head unit built in amplifier. Yellow/blue wire in radio harness doesn't carry 12v battery power. Had to bypass. The sound is now better than before. 
92000 mi

C $40
interior bulb for dash display 
112000 mi

US $110
OEM battery showing signs of leakage. Found casing cracked under retainer strap. Also replace positive terminal clamp on cable, as it had been significantly corroded away. I believe the battery retainer strap was over tightened by mechanic when the battery was changed. 
120000 mi

US $20
Track fault in TPMS system. Light constantly on. Added jumper to ECU harness to turn light off until this spring when getting new rims, tpms sensors and tires. 
92000 mi

US $100
AC making grinding noise and not blowing cold air out of driver and passenger side. Now blowing cold out both sides, but still making some noise on clutch engage. 
180000 mi

US $486
Alternator was not charging the battery 

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2007 Toyota 4Runner Electrical Problems

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