2007 Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2007

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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%)

Chart based on 165 repairs.
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2007 Toyota 4Runner other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 10 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

53000 mi Vehicle has vibration at 1400 rpms. Found out later service bulletin fixes sister vehicle (Lexus), but not the Toyota. 

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2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

32000 mi While in shop for park assist problem, technician disconnected the cable to the fuel door release so fuel could not be added. Service writer fixed the problem during return trip. 
51000 mi Lift gate handle area started to become sticky and gummy. Material was breaking down and would turn fingers black when you touched it. Part was ordered to replace it.  
42000 mi The back door switch for open and close has a rubber cover. That rubber cover is actually melted - when I open or close the back door, push that feeling like pushing in a electrician's putty. 

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2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

168000 mi

US $50
Gas strut broke off the rear hatch sending the strut through window shattering it. The strut was replaced preventatively only 10,000 miles prior. Needless to say I'm trying a non-Toyota sourced part this time. 
116000 mi

US $45
Replaced rear door open button (located below the license plate light). 
78000 mi Rear hatch rubber sensor melted. Door wouldnt open as obstacle was jammed in door jamb. Latch still works, but sticky rubber residue on it. Also rigged a manual emergency opener incase latch gives way. 
1000 mi over-torqued and fractured lug bolts broken wheel lugbolt- overtorqued 
152520 mi Tailgate latch ordered 
131360 mi Tailgate: replaced latch (seized up, could not clean/repair). Also replaced rear wiper motor and arm: the shaft to which the arm attaches was broken long ago - as tailgate was opened for the latch, good time to replace, 

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2007 Toyota 4Runner Other Problems

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