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Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (6%)
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 1525 repairs.
Toyota 4Runner body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 102 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 2000 mi | Front bumper clips in each corner became detached. The dealer fox was not successful so rather than take it back, I had to epoxy the contact point which has worked perfectly. Shouldn’t have to but it’s a known issue with an imperfect Toyota fox. |
2020 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 29140 mi | Rust spots and rust streaks appeared on rear tail gate. Was initially determined to be environmental fallout. Upon closer inspection by Toyota certified collision shop was repainted under factory warranty. Cost around $3000 |
2017 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 54000 mi | Hood loose |
2016 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 5700 mi | Rear seat cover came apart from the bottom on right side. Dealer had to order a part to fix the problem |
2016 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 28000 mi | left rear wheel molding coming off - adhesive failed. Having to order part, paint and install in next several weeks. |
2015 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Rubber molding around left side passenger door came loose and needed to be reattached. |
| 18300 mi | Driver's door seal came loose and had to be replaced. |
2015 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 25000 mi US $75 |
Driver side windshield had a divit in glass. Resin applied and fixed. |
| 9000 mi | Rattle in drivers door |
| 22000 mi | Passenger rear door seal replacement |
| 51460 mi | Hung it up over a very large boulder and bent the passenger side step. Had to get it straightened and did a patch job on the plastic covering that ripped off... |
2014 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 12000 mi | Driver Seat Cover replaced. Pulling out of seat frame lower left side exposing foam |
| 141360 mi C $650 |
rear hatch window not working--part replaced |
2014 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 33480 mi | Paint bubble on rear lift hatch. Re-painted rear lift hatch under warranty. |
| 16000 mi | Rear Seat cover clip broken |
| 28500 mi | Leather on seat cushion showed dimples on both front seats. |
2013 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 150000 mi US $1500 |
excessive rust on radiator column - rust damage similar to 4runners2004-2009 due to air condition water escape location frame rust undercarriage shows excessive rust caused by northeast winter salt anti rust treatment/oil required to protect frame from winter salt |
2012 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 17000 mi | Plastic panel by right side of windshield (outside)loose. Repaired at no cost by dealer. Number of cosmetic/other issues: antenna occasionally makes noise at highway speed. Seats fabric showing signs of white stains not present when this used vehicle purchased. |
| 22000 mi | Rear mirror loose, repaired and days later mirror rips off window taking piece of windshield glass. Likely due to improper installation when window replaced prior to purchase of this used vehicle |
| 23300 mi | Windshield makes piping noises at certian tempatures. Dealer did my regular mtx but did not have time to look at the windshield. I will have to bring it back. Not a major issue but can be very annoying. |
2012 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 30400 mi | seat foam failed on drivers seat. Replaced it for free |
2011 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 26040 mi | Loose bolt in sunroof |
| 34700 mi US $120 |
Bottom window weatherstripping fell apart on driver and passenger windows. Rear window bottom weatherstripping rotted. Ordered parts online and replaced myself. |
| 56000 mi | Loose rear view mirror |
2011 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 19220 mi | rubber foot tread on running board fell off, very minor cosmetic issue |
| 19800 mi | The lumbar support on the drivers seat was giving and crunching- there was a TSB out for this issue. The dealer fixed this by ordering a new part under warranty and putting it in. |
2010 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 36980 mi | Replaced both headlights under warranty. Replaced for headlight oxidation issue. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 91000 mi US $250 |
Driver's seat back failed in its ability to recline |
| 34000 mi | Hazing on headlights, covered under warranty. |
| 30000 mi | Replaced headlights under warranty(TSB) because of oxidation. |
| 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. |
| 30200 mi | Dash air vents broken during airbag replacement were replaced. |
| 31000 mi US $550 |
Routine maintenance and a Technical Service Bulletin regarding headlight covers, which were replaced. The car has operated flawlessly since new. |
| 62700 mi | replaced front driver's seat for defect. |
2010 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 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 |
| 60000 mi | real lift gate handle molding clip had a broken ear. Not sure of the cause; easy repair. |
| 63400 mi US $82 |
Rear door lift gate handle had a broken interior attachment point |
| 136000 mi US $246 |
The outside weather seal on the driver side front door was tearing... the lift gate weather seal was coming apart |
| 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. |
| 34000 mi | Rattle coming from under the hood on passenger side |
2009 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 60020 mi US $55 |
A suspected water leak was really normal drainage. |
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
| 60300 mi | Leather on driver seat threads unraveling, major cracking and spliting on top and side of seat |
| 37000 mi | Seat cushion replaced. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 135000 mi | Wet passenger side floor mat after rain. |
| 101000 mi | Sun roof leaking into interior cab. Substantial rust around sun roof inside the vehicle. Dealer replaced entire assembly as part of purchase. |
| 14000 mi | Emblem came off driver side door ( the "L" in Limited ) |
2007 Toyota 4Runner
Engine not specified
| 33000 mi | Sunroof Rattle |
2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 107000 mi US $50 |
Rubber latch on SUV backdoor had melted, a known issue with 4Runners. Replaced the latch unit with a OEM part that now has superior rubber. |
2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Hood latch lever became disengaged from mounting. Reinstalled. No parts required, snapped back in place. |
2007 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 68440 mi C $250 |
Windshield on drivers side had a leak just below the grab handle. While raining for any duration longer than an hour it would begin to dribble in water (very small amount) on to the dash area. |
| 153760 mi C $210 |
driver seat side bolster was blown out upholstery new leather panel sewn in |
| 17360 mi | fog light replace bc of condensation in the light |
| 22320 mi | rust on the tail gate. |
| 181000 mi US $10 |
These vehicles are known to be corrosion-prone, especially the frames, and my Michigan-all-its-life example sure shows that. I try and stay on top of it with CorrosionX and it's mostly working, but ongoing effort is required. |
| 104000 mi US $45 |
Replace rear window weatherstripping |
| 102000 mi US $131 |
Replaced exterior window belt trim for all 4 windows due to the front ones wearing due to age. |
| 102000 mi | Sunroof trim rattling. Noticed cracked plastic covers for sunroof mechanism. Only solution at the moment was to revived cracked plastic to prevent further damage. |
| 102 mi | The plastic surrounding the sun roof glass window mechanism cracked due to age and sun exposure. It has begun to rattle. I had to remove it. |
| 109000 mi | Noticed water leak from sunroof. Removed debris clogging right front passenger side drain port on top of vehicle. |
2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 29000 mi | Broken tab on right front driver's seat mount cover, therefore the plastic cover would not stay on. Dealer ordered a new part under warranty. Dealer will install when we return to WA from current trip. |
| 32000 mi | Previously ordered interior trim part was installed by dealer. |
| 90000 mi US $450 |
Paint blistering off of wheels. Blasted and powdercoated. |
2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 38500 mi | Clogged condensation drain. |
| 48000 mi | Continuously clogging evaporator drain hose. Son had the idea to put something in the tube to prevent the clogging. Bent a nail and held in place with hose. No further clogs as of yet. |
2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 54000 mi US $100 |
Light bulb housing for page side fog light rusted. Light assembly ordered |
2005 Toyota 4Runner
Engine not specified
| 36000 mi | sunroof rattle, replaced new by manufacturer |
2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 74700 mi US $250 |
Windshield cracked nearly all the way across the lower portion. Local autoglass guys replaced it in an hour in my driveway. No idea what happened, just one morning it was cracked and had been facing the garage overnight. |
| 112000 mi US $1700 |
radiator grill paint (noticed after warranty period)peeled and cracked on radiator grill cover. |
| 142500 mi | Got a letter from Toyota saying they were repairing cracked or sticky dashboards for certain year 4runner Avalon etc |
| 32000 mi US $103 |
Sunroof got stuck open. Originally told $2700 to replace entire unit, but they subsequently got it working again. |
| 100000 mi US $80 |
Mud flap detached, scraping tire. Harsh NE winter. |
| 31000 mi US $400 |
very small clip on bottom of rear window clipping two rubber ends together. |
| 34000 mi | Frame of car has extensive rust. Mechanic said he never seen anything like it on a Toyota. Said to take it to the dealer. Dealer said from winter driving. Wife's car, Mitsubishi Montero, no rust. |
2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 171700 mi | Company recall to replace the dash. It took two trips because they didn't properly reconnect the odometer reset button. |
| 72000 mi US $20 |
Replaced the trim piece that runs along the lower surround of the rear window. The existing piece simply had degraded due to years of exposure to the sun here in south Texas. |
| 174050 mi US $15 |
bottom rear door starting to rust |
| 190000 mi | Toyota issued recall for cracked dashboard on 4Runner. Had entire dash cover replaced with a new one. Repair took one day but had to wait two weeks to receive parts to begin repair. |
| 175800 mi | Replaced dashboard. |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 99000 mi | Broken clip on a heat shield caused a constant rattle. |
| 139000 mi US $100 |
Dashboard cracked, replaced under extended warranty program |
| 158380 mi C $384 |
gas tank support straps replaced rusted |
| 162440 mi C $149 |
fixed replacement tire support mechanism rusted |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 110000 mi | Dash replaced under warranty due to minimal cracking |
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 133920 mi C $60 |
spare tire carrier seized,most likely due to non use. had to cut it off and repair with new cable.new assy at dealer too expensive.added grease fittings to prevent problem again. should be there from new. |
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 56000 mi | sunroof would not close |
| 68000 mi | Sunroof stuck open. Dealer wanted $3,400 to fix it, though only that the teeth on the belt had worn away so there was no way to even crank the dang thing closed. Dealer was willing to let us trade it for full blue-book, so did, for a 2011. |
| 155000 mi US $193 |
moon roof malfunctions |
| 152000 mi US $3000 |
Frame replaced due to rust. |
| 166500 mi | Rear liftgate lock assembly was replaced Damage to lock likely caused by water/condensation in hatch due to water entering near rear power window. |
| 90520 mi C $500 |
Rust repair to liftgate and rear right wheelwell |
| 210000 mi | Dealer replaced dash for free due to cracking |
2002 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 161000 mi US $75 |
Replaced badly rusted rear bumper. |
| 234000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front chrome bumper during to heavy rust. Replaced rear previously. Most likely due to new England road salt. |
2001 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| US $45 | Frame has rusted and cannot be repaired. Vehicle will be retired. |
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 174000 mi US $200 |
Framed rusted out. new section was welded in. |
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 216000 mi US $300 |
I had a split in my frame from excessive internal rusting and had it cut and welded to prevent further structural corrosion. Also, I had the frame coated internally and externally after it was cleaned. |
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | Replaced seat cover on driver's seat due to tear in seam. |
1999 Toyota 4Runner
Engine not specified
| 179000 mi | The car's frame was rusted and had several holes that finger can get through. |
1999 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 131000 mi US $400 |
R/R rear hatch latch mech. |
1998 Toyota 4Runner
Engine not specified
| 94300 mi US $250 |
Replaced all chrome bumpers/face bars/supports that rot every 4 years. This is a maintenance item on Toyotas. |
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