| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (5%)
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 103 repairs.
2008 Toyota 4Runner body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (94%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 57000 mi US $25 |
seat was popping and clicking and a little loose going around curves. Had to threaten by calling toyota north america but seat bracket was finally replaced and problem seems to have subsided. |
| 4000 mi | Seat made noise when my truck flexed such as when it turned, etc... The dealer replaced the drivers set track and the problem seems to be fixed. |
| 20000 mi | Driver's seat continues to squeak/rattle when truck flexes. |
| 20000 mi | drivers seat squeaks and pops. The entire drivers seat was replaced including the leather. so far, after 500 miles the squeak/popping hasn't returned. |
| 35000 mi | Passenger seat still noisy when car flexes during curves. Dealer attempted to fix, but was not successful, so they ordered a new seat frame to be installed when it comes in. rattling noise from the sunroof. Dealer tightened "several plastic" parts and it's better. Not 100% gone, but better. Now it makes noise when closing like the plastic parts might be too tight... we'll see what happens. |
| 36000 mi | passenger side of the sunroof rattles when the sunroof is open in the back (the back side of the sunroof is up and open.) They tightened some bolts or plastic - I don't know exactly what they tightened, but it continues to rattle. Back to dealer. |
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 93300 mi | Back hatch handle had become gummy and sticky to the touch over time. Finally had it replaced. |
| 10000 mi US $1 |
Driver's seat:annoying pop/crack noise when turning or braking. Dealer tightened "lean back clamps" but noise re-appeared after 100 miles. 4runner blog reveals a lot of 4runners have same seat noise issue. Toyota techs don't have a successful fix process. |
| 11000 mi | Driver's seat continues to make a pop/crack noise when turning or braking. Toyota tech could not duplicate by driving the car around the dealer parking lot. Guess I'll live with this annoynace. |
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 179000 mi US $13 |
Rubber tailgate latch cover was turning to mush, ordered a new one on amazon for $13 and two screws later back to new. |
| 87000 mi US $450 |
Sunroof gasket improperly sealed to glass and frame assembly, resulting in rust of the frame the holds the glass. Rust expanded the seals resulting in binding of the sunroof mechanism. |
| 101000 mi | Sun roof leaking into interior cab. Substantial rust around sun roof inside the vehicle. Dealer replaced entire assembly as part of purchase. |
| 60300 mi | Leather on driver seat threads unraveling, major cracking and spliting on top and side of seat |
| 37000 mi | Seat cushion replaced. |
| 135000 mi | Wet passenger side floor mat after rain. |
| 14000 mi | Emblem came off driver side door ( the "L" in Limited ) |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.
