| 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (42%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (5%)
Chart based on 19 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
| 145000 mi US $1500 |
Timing belt replace, transmission, coolant, and differential flush |
| 121000 mi US $300 |
Replaced left front axle shaft |
| 60000 mi US $750 |
Clunk noise when stopping and starting |
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 172000 mi US $3245 |
4 wheel drive high would not actuate while in motion and would not actuate into 4 low at all. Replaced the 4wd actuator motor on the transfer case and the actuator switch on the front differential. 4 high and 4 low will both actuate, but still will not engage properly while in motion. Still to diagnose this last issue which is probably related to the collision with the dump truck in 2016. Boots on front half shafts were blown on the inboard CV. Replaced the half shafts. |
| 151000 mi US $400 |
Both front CV Axles were replaced because the shop said they showed wear and grease was leaking and would soon be dry and cause problems. |
| 124000 mi US $300 |
Replace CV shafts |
| 154000 mi US $500 |
Front passenger side axle outer boot torn. Dealer replaced complete passenger side axle (claimed cheaper than just boot replacement). |
| 135000 mi | Rumble strip vibration between 4th and 5th gear under light load. |
| 136000 mi US $156 |
There was a noise on turning to left or right. A bolt was missing. |
| 140000 mi US $150 |
there was a leak. |
| 90000 mi US $600 |
drivers side front cv joint leaking grease. total replace |
| 105200 mi US $589 |
Replace front driver axle |
| 106300 mi US $628 |
replace other half of front axle |
| 131000 mi US $967 |
with axle parts |
| 122500 mi US $400 |
both rear axles were replaced |
| 105500 mi US $240 |
Replaced a leaking LR axle seal |
| 125800 mi US $1400 |
replaced both front CV boots due to cracking |
| 127000 mi US $650 |
Transmission hose leak |
| 89560 mi C $700 |
both cv axcls were leaking. struts were bouncy. changed two front axcleside and all 4 shocks and struts. |
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