| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
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 102 repairs.
2008 Toyota 4Runner electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 67000 mi | drivers side door lock actuator motor failed. replacement motor installed. |
| 93000 mi | Navigation unit - cd changer stopped working. |
| 169000 mi US $1200 |
Sometimes panic alarm goes off spontaneously. If we are sleeping or gone or inside at work it has killed the battery. 4/5 door latches needed replacement, thought maybe that it was a security glitch but it happened again a year later usually when it’s very cold. It’s happened 6-7 times in 8 years we still don’t know why. Otherwise this vehicle has been extremely reliable and doesn’t feel it’s age or mileage. |
| 86000 mi | Driver door remote lock/unlock failed |
| 90000 mi | Replaced right front door remote operated door lock. Replaced home link garage door opener. |
| 152000 mi US $2000 |
Old battery had defective terminals, replaced with new battery Alternator went bad, replaced with new |
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 69000 mi | a/c was not cold |
| 182000 mi US $800 |
Needed the regular 5k oil change and didn’t always drop into gear. Brake switch was going bad after 13 years. Also had brakes and transmission fluid changed. |
| 79000 mi | replaced passenger side front power window switch |
| 27000 mi | Stock radio replaced under warranty. |
| 114000 mi US $22 |
Lights in climate control display burned out and needed to be replaced. |
| 12400 mi | Main heating circuit board needed to be replaced. 1400$ for part alone. Under warranty. |
| 101000 mi US $135 |
Battery needed to be replaced. Original battery was 7 hrs old with 100k+ miles on it. |
| 8000 mi | Factory installed TomTom GPS was shorted out by TomTom. |
| 37000 mi | Several harnesses failed or improperly installed. Battery and voltage regulator replaced. |
| 41000 mi US $101 |
Relay on harness repaired in September for the air bag, traction, and turn signals went out |
| 123000 mi US $20 |
Left turn signal bulb. Mybe 15 to 20 minutes. The battery had to be removed. Maintenance light. |
| 125800 mi US $299 |
Was getting ABS/Trac/VSC error lights and systems would shut off, fixed by replacing both a brake light switch and relay |
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