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2010 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (7%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (17%)

Chart based on 92 repairs.
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2010 Toyota 4Runner repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Toyota 4Runner

Engine not specified

Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

33000 mi
I bought this truck new and it was a LEMON. New drive shaft, faulty roof rack, transmission issues but the real problem was occasionally when I applied the breaks quickly the motor would cut off and I had NO power steering.  
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

7000 mi
BAD TRANSMISSION LAG THAT THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED BUT COULD NOT FIX YET AS THERE IS NO TSB FOR IT YET. 

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2010 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Mar 2010 - Sep 2018
Jul 2011

26700 mi
The passenger seat recline was only reclining 1 side of the seat. Dealer had to special order and replace the entire seat frame. 
Sep 2014

82000 mi

US $1100
Front struts were found leaking. Struts and shocks were converted from HREAS to conventional setup of 4 individual elements. 
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
Feb 2013 - May 2013
Mar 2013

30000 mi

US $676
30K work up. Driver seat lumbar support not working. Lumbar motor to be replaced at no cost to me (warranty). 
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

14000 mi
4runner would downshift on a turn into 1st gear when it should have stayed in 2nd. 

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2010 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

127000 mi

US $315
Driver-side CV boot torn - replaced CV axle 
May 2017

138000 mi

US $2100
Old Man Emu kits installed to replace stock shocks, which was leaking in front and back. Also added Toyo AT II Tires with 1.25 wheel spacers and diff drop kit. 
May 2018

151000 mi

US $70
Factory rotors installed last year weared unevenly causing shaking while braking. Resurfaced rotors and fixed the issue. Not a heavy braker, assume the cheaper brake pads may be the issue. Calipers are still functioning perfectly. 
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2009 - Mar 2011
Jul 2010

10000 mi
Hard shift at low speeds. Active TSB was found and corrected. Shifts are much smoother now. 
Dec 2010

13000 mi
Noticed a thumping sound around 25 mph. Service could not duplicate problem on first visit. Took vehicle home and problem got worse. Drove tech and service manager and they heard the problem. Front differential replaced - problem is gone 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
Sep 2012

31000 mi

US $550
Routine maintenance and a Technical Service Bulletin regarding headlight covers, which were replaced. The car has operated flawlessly since new. 
Aug 2013

40400 mi
At a full stop with breaks applied, occasionally the car would lurch. Toyota replaced the drive shaft and it has not occurred since. I believe there was a Toyota bulletin issued sometime prior to my incident. 
Jul 2015

62700 mi
replaced front driver's seat for defect. 
Sep 2017

85000 mi
After the last brake service, there was an annoying sound when I would apply the brakes, so, the dealer corrected the issue during this service. All is well. They also adjusted the parking break at this time. 
Mar 2018

90126 mi

US $1450
The sway-bar bushings are being replaced next week as are the steering rack bushings due to wear and a clunking noise many other owners complain about. Otherwise the 4Runner has been great; no complaints the first 90K miles. 
Apr 2018

90000 mi

US $3200
Lower control arm developed a bad ball joint. Replaced both lower control arms and since, I previously replaced shocks, which lifted the truck about 1.5 inches, I decided to also replace the upper control arms, too. No other issues. 
Apr 2022

122000 mi

US $100
Replaced front left side window weather strip. 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
Jul 2014

43400 mi

C $240
KDSS lght on, KDSS oumo replaced. 
Jul 2015

49180 mi
replace rear hatch lift supports 
Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2014

35000 mi

US $900
Warranty work on alternator. 
Toyota 4Runner in Oregon, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2012

22000 mi
Drive shaft replaced (TSB) because it was knocking when braking or when taking off from a stop sign or light. Problem fixed. 
May 2013

30000 mi
Replaced headlights under warranty(TSB) because of oxidation. 
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

1800 mi
Replaced blown fuse for stereo. 
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

143000 mi
replaced right front, right rear, rear hatch window weatherstripping. The weatherstripping was shrunken, feathery, some of it displaced. Wasn’t able to do the job.  
Toyota 4Runner in Indiana, United States
Jun 2010 - Jul 2018
Apr 2017

115000 mi

US $300
Clunking in front end. Worn tie rods ends and stabilizer links replaced 
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

30200 mi
Dash air vents broken during airbag replacement were replaced. 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017

57660 mi

C $25
Front right wheel speed sensor ordered. Checked the wire but it tested ok. Wire breakage is common on these models. 
Dec 2017

63240 mi

C $180
traction control, abs, slip sensor dash lights on. front right abs wheel speed sensor and wiring harness found to be open internally. 
Feb 2018

68200 mi

C $500
Park Neutral safety switch faulty. Had a soft/mushy feeling when moving transmission lever, especially from Park to Drive. Would sometimes shift itself out of drive and into neutral, while driving. Known issue with this sensor. Small but expensive part to replace. 
Jun 2018

70680 mi

C $700
Front right wheel speed sensor not working. Was replaced already but repair didn't fix all the lights on dash, abs, traction control. needed high quality sensor, and lights went away on next start. also replaced both rear brake pads and rotors. pads worn down to metal, but front still has 3/4 pads. 
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2018
May 2017

82000 mi

US $343
Replaced sway bar bushings and end links. 
Oct 2017

95000 mi

US $32
Replaced hood support struts 
Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

150000 mi

US $2300
Wheel bearing failure 
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States
Dec 2010 - Sep 2016
Dec 2013

44000 mi
Struts that hold the trunk lid open failed completely. 
Sep 2015

59000 mi
Found one front and one rear shock leaking. Have not repaired it yet. 
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2010 - Aug 2012
Oct 2010

9000 mi
took much grease on rear window regulator, resulting in grease on windown everytime it was lowered or raised from low position. dealer removed excess grease. 
Mar 2012

36000 mi
Replaced Lumbar support system on drivers side of vehicle. 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2010 - Nov 2021
Feb 2017

87420 mi

C $600
Park/Neutral safety switch was replaced. The issue was noticed first 6 moths ago and was intermittent. Truck was fully drivable but I have decided to replace the switch to be on the safe side. 
Toyota 4Runner in West Virginia, United States
Mar 2010 - Jan 2014
Oct 2012

34000 mi
Hazing on headlights, covered under warranty. 
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

12000 mi
Driver side seatback crunching noises, very common in 2010s and 2011s. Also squeaking noise under passenger side dash which drove me nuts, turned out to be plastic clip that attached a bunch of wires to blower motor. Removed clip, noise gone. 
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States
Feb 2010 - Dec 2016
Sep 2010

4000 mi
Lumbar Suppport on Drivers Power Seat Failed. 
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2016
Jul 2014

81800 mi
Replaced rear differential 
Aug 2014

85000 mi

US $756
Replace right front wheel bearing and hub. 
Dec 2014

91000 mi

US $700
Replace left front wheel bearing 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2017
Sep 2016

60000 mi
Rear door struts replaced. 
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015

91000 mi

US $250
Driver's seat back failed in its ability to recline 
Toyota 4Runner in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2010 - Dec 2017
Oct 2012

36980 mi
Replaced both headlights under warranty. Replaced for headlight oxidation issue. 
Mar 2013

40300 mi
The passenger seat belt chime and airbag on symbol Were active when no passenger was in seat 
Jan 2015

42760 mi

C $150
Kdss had electrical fault 
Dec 2016

85560 mi

C $225
original 2010 oem battery finally packed it in. 
Dec 2017

100440 mi

C $3268
Rotors calipers pads front and back rebuilt calipers put in T R D parts.and new bushings front and back 
Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

6000 mi

US $100
Upon tire rotation, two different tire shop broke five lug bolts total, even using a torque wrench set to 83 Ftlbs. 4Runner forums are reporting "weak" bolts from other owners. My experience is the same. 

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2010 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States
Apr 2010 - Feb 2018
Feb 2018

78000 mi
Rear brake light. 
Toyota 4Runner in Virginia, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015

78000 mi

US $1200
Leaking gasket in transfer case of 4 wheel drive unit. 
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2015

78000 mi
Areas shocks where leaking, PA doesn't allow passing a vehicle with leaking shocks, made dealer replace days after I purchased. 3500-3800 system, full replacement 
Toyota 4Runner in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2018
Apr 2012

38000 mi
Heard minor rattles when going over washboard gravel road. Several pastic trim connectors were missing from the radiator shield to the front bumper assembly. Nothing major and easily fixed 
May 2013

60000 mi
real lift gate handle molding clip had a broken ear. Not sure of the cause; easy repair. 
Aug 2013

63400 mi

US $82
Rear door lift gate handle had a broken interior attachment point 
Feb 2015

87700 mi
In December I replaced the original battery with a new Toyota battery. In February it was determined the new battery had several bad cells and nearly left me stranded. Replaced the battery at no charge. 
Jul 2018

136000 mi

US $246
The outside weather seal on the driver side front door was tearing... the lift gate weather seal was coming apart 
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

193000 mi

US $100
Skid plate reinstalled. Mechanic stripped bolts during oil change. 
Toyota 4Runner in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013

47300 mi
Electronic throttle body failed and would not allow yhe vehicle to go over 1000 rpm. 
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2022
Apr 2013

33000 mi
A/C motor was making a fluttering noise. Entire motor was replaced with new part. 
Mar 2014

44000 mi
Rear liftgate struts failed. Both were replaced under warranty. Rear liftgate struts failed. Replaced under warranty 
Apr 2014

45000 mi
Driver's side door lock actuator malfunction. Door would not lock or unlock properly. Dealer replaced actuator under warranty. 
May 2017

72000 mi
Passenger door lock actuator failed. Replaced under warranty. Dealer failed to re-connect assembly properly, requiring second trip to fix issue. Driver door lock actuator failed. Dealer replaced under warranty (after initially being unable to replicate). Driver keyhole did not function. Dealer determined that the lock mechanism had become detached inside door (likely due to previous door lock actuator replacement by dealer) 
Mar 2018

76000 mi
Driver's side rear door lock actuator bad. Replaced under warranty. Leak on X-Reas suspension (FL/RR) 
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Jan 2014

US $3000
ALL 4 STRUTS LEAKING & NEED TO BE REPLACED. 
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013

27900 mi
Three warning lights were on, with one flashing. CAr had trouble going into and out of gear 
Nov 2013

30380 mi
Elecrtronically locking into 4 wheel drive on its own ... apparently problem with shift linkage and transmission ... repaired under warranty 
Aug 2014

35960 mi

C $443
The A/C did not work and they replaced the High PSI Line from Evap as it was deemed to be leaking ... used dye to determine this. Replaced line and recharged the system. 
Jul 2015

40700 mi
Brake calipers, rotors, and pads replaced. We do get harsh winters up here and there is a lot of road salt put down and also a solution of brine and beet juice is used. 
Mar 2017

54366 mi

C $3267
All rotors, pads, callipers Left front wheel bearing 
May 2017

57040 mi

C $100
thermostat 
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2021
Sep 2010

20000 mi
Rearview mirror was loose and would not hold position 
Mar 2011

34000 mi
Rattle coming from under the hood on passenger side 
Dec 2012

71000 mi

US $135
Truck was completely dead. No power what so ever. Replaced battery now running fine 
Nov 2013

86000 mi

US $2
Car ran outta gas with still 1/4 tank left of fuel. Fuel pump wasn't working properly and was replaced. 
Feb 2017

145000 mi

US $1000
Replaced brake pads and rotors xreas suspension Is leaking and is no longer functioning . Toyota recommends I remove the suspension and put in normal shocks they say to repair and replace The stock suspension will be too expensive 
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2017
Aug 2015

53500 mi

US $39
The rear struts for the lift gate failed. 
Toyota 4Runner in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2015 - Nov 2020
May 2016

74400 mi
The airbag light is on on my dash. It has come on intermittently. The cost to trouble shoot the problem is undeterminable from the dealer. So I drive with it on, knowing my airbag likely doesn't work. But it is usually not on. Frustrating. 
May 2017

94240 mi

C $270
Thanks youtube. Pretty easy brake job and only damaged and had to replace one part that was self inflicted. Saved over $1000. 
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
Nov 2013

32100 mi
Rear liftgate latch rubber gasket rotten and falling apart. Latch still functional but no cover over the electronic sensor. Replaced entire sensor and gasket. 
Dec 2014

44000 mi
Leak in oil systems gaskets. Replaced entire oil systems gaskets and o rings. Had to disassemble 4x4 system to replace parts. 
Dec 2021

125000 mi

US $90
Burned out main headlight, driver side. 

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