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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%)

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2008 Toyota 4Runner transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (42%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (5%)

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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 

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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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2008 Toyota 4Runner Transmission Problems

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