270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
115940 mi C $5700 |
Replacement of the HVAC radiator assembly. |
Engine not specified
73000 mi US $1000 |
Front brake calipers, rotors and pads |
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 |
151000 mi US $467 |
original rear shocks gone - replaced with generic |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
112000 mi US $1950 |
Replaced leaking xres struts |
162000 mi US $1100 |
Spiral wire connecting to horn switch |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
115000 mi US $7000 |
oil leak, dropped motor, repaired, reinstalled full 100k miles service, fluids, lube, etc full 100k miles service, plugs, points, belts, fluids, lube, etc |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
79200 mi US $1200 |
Replace shocks and struts due to suspension groan. |
91000 mi US $900 |
Replaced suspension parts |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
82000 mi US $1100 |
Front struts were found leaking. Struts and shocks were converted from HREAS to conventional setup of 4 individual elements. |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
31000 mi US $550 |
Routine maintenance and a Technical Service Bulletin regarding headlight covers, which were replaced. The car has operated flawlessly since new. |
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. |
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. |
122000 mi US $100 |
Replaced front left side window weather strip. |
127000 mi US $315 |
Driver-side CV boot torn - replaced CV axle |
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. |
70640 mi C $150 |
Kdss had electrical fault |
85560 mi C $225 |
original 2010 oem battery finally packed it in. |
100440 mi C $3268 |
Rotors calipers pads front and back rebuilt calipers put in T R D parts.and new bushings front and back |
150000 mi US $2300 |
Wheel bearing failure |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
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. |
54366 mi C $3267 |
All rotors, pads, callipers Left front wheel bearing |
57040 mi C $100 |
thermostat |
78000 mi US $1200 |
Leaking gasket in transfer case of 4 wheel drive unit. |
71000 mi US $135 |
Truck was completely dead. No power what so ever. Replaced battery now running fine |
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 |
59800 mi US $3000 |
ALL 4 STRUTS LEAKING & NEED TO BE REPLACED. |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
70600 mi US $1100 |
Water pump failed and leaked coolant. Pump itself is only a couple hundred bucks but it is driven by timing belt which is labor intensive (timing belt replaced as well) |
38000 mi US $3600 |
Clean varnish from heads and replace one valve. Dealer claims problem caused by "bad gas" and would not honor warranty. |
121000 mi US $300 |
Replaced left front axle shaft |
82000 mi US $170 |
Rack and pinion leaking, dealership service completely replaced. Was covered by certified used warranty, but I had to pay flush. |
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. |
176000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced latches on all but one door, didn’t have any more panic alarms until the end of this last winter. Still have one original door latch, though. |
190000 mi US $900 |
Car originally came with x-reas suspension system that was a closed system, at the end of its life and very expensive to replace. Were able to replace it with a traditional suspension system without much of a change in feel. |
100000 mi US $1500 |
new calipers |
145000 mi US $1500 |
Timing belt replace, transmission, coolant, and differential flush |
152000 mi US $2000 |
Brake pads, rotors, and lines all replaced (preventive), fluid flushed Old battery had defective terminals, replaced with new battery Alternator went bad, replaced with new |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
111000 mi US $1100 |
normal maintenance [brakes] |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
122500 mi US $400 |
both rear axles were replaced |
146000 mi US $4000 |
Car stopped running in July. Over fueling, dumping too much fuel into catalytic converter, cause as yet to be determined, possible computer or timing chain issue. Through January mechanic has put over $3,000 into it, and will be buying it when done. |
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. Grinding noise from front of car. Noise went away when cornering to one side. Replaced both front wheel hubs with pre-assembled Dorman hubs. |
206000 mi US $300 |
Had to replace front shock eye bushings on both sides. The rubber had worn and the bolt was no longer centered. This was to save the Xreas shocks. This time the driver rear and the passenger front calipers had seized pistons. Replaced all calipers with Stoptech branded ones. Painted all calipers and made sure to grease around all piston boots during Stoptech Z36 pad installation. Hope this lasts longer than one year... |
241000 mi US $150 |
Steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. Seemed like power steering had failed. Internet search suggested steering column CV joint. Lubing this mitigated the problem. Had shop replace the CV joint. |
250000 mi US $150 |
Front calipers seized. One piston on driver side, three pistons on passenger side. Painted piston cups with ZRC zinc treatment to act as anode to prevent rusting of pistons to caliper body. |
300000 mi US $8500 |
While replacing the AC condenser, Faulkner Collsion in Quakertown, PA removed the hose clamp on the coolant return line to the radiator and did not replace it. As a result all coolant was dumped from the engine and overheated. This lead to engine misfiring on cylinders 2 and 4. Head gasket had failed from overheat and needed to be replaced. |
57320 mi C $1800 |
Two front calipers seized at certain extent. Replaced both. |
89560 mi C $700 |
both cv axcls were leaking. struts were bouncy. changed two front axcleside and all 4 shocks and struts. |
105000 mi US $2100 |
Had to replace both engine knock sensors after receiving error code P0327. Also replaced a leaking water pump and serpentine belt. |
41000 mi US $101 |
Relay on harness repaired in September for the air bag, traction, and turn signals went out |
100800 mi US $1200 |
water pump, drive belt, radiator, recall |
105200 mi US $589 |
Replace front driver axle |
106300 mi US $628 |
replace other half of front axle |
116000 mi US $100 |
brackets along muffler and frame broken |
131000 mi US $967 |
Brake repair with axle parts |
162000 mi US $500 |
Electrical system check, new battery, order additional parts |
105500 mi US $240 |
Replaced a leaking LR axle seal |
113000 mi US $1100 |
Leaking front strut with tire wear. Since equipped with X-REAS system dealer said that all 4 struts and hydraulic lines must be replaced at the same time ($2300). Instead installed 4 aftermarket struts and removed X-REAS. |
125800 mi US $299 |
replaced leaking water pump replaced both front CV boots due to cracking Was getting ABS/Trac/VSC error lights and systems would shut off, fixed by replacing both a brake light switch and relay |
120000 mi US $1100 |
Full front brakes with rotors and calipers |
127000 mi US $650 |
Transmission hose leak |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
55000 mi US $100 |
rear hatch button melted and failed. |
80000 mi US $700 |
Replaced both front CV shafts |
103000 mi US $1800 |
Secondary air injection pump failure. |
111000 mi US $200 |
One week after an upgrade to install enhanced braking software, the idiot lights for the brake related systems came on. The dealer installed a new purge valve and gas cap to resolve the problem. |
152000 mi US $1550 |
Had front axles repaired Had rear shocks replaced |
177000 mi US $750 |
One CV joint had a torn boot. CV's were identified as cheap aftermarket options. Replaced both with OEM CV joints for maximum longevity. |
186000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced most of the front suspension parts, along with the steering rack. All were worn and in various levels of failure. |
93000 mi C $2136 |
Water Pump replaced. Driver side strut leaking rear axel shaft seal replaced. |
112040 mi C $1000 |
Catalytic converters need to be replaced. |
109280 mi C $1000 |
Catalytic converters needed to be replaced. Installed an aftermarket exhaust and punched out the cats. Getting better gas mileage so I don't know what is worse for the environment. More gas or no cats. |
112840 mi C $2400 |
Brake pads were less than 2mm and bearings needed to be replaced. Waiting 2 months to do the repairs. |
91000 mi US $2400 |
CV axles replaced up front (left and right) as they were leaking |
132000 mi US $725 |
cv axles |
185000 mi US $2200 |
ABS/master cylinder replacement |
117000 mi US $1900 |
Air injection pump and valves. |
113460 mi C $1600 |
camshaft position sensor replaced, adjust timing belt and camshaft positions, problems caused by another shop new ECU installed |
141000 mi US $350 |
Transfer case front output seal leak. |
172000 mi US $380 |
Belt tensioner broken. |
184000 mi US $1100 |
Charcoal filter was replaced, but the 5 engine codes re-appeared 3 days after filter replacement. Next move will be to replace the fuel tank. |
191000 mi US $100 |
Rear window no longer rolls down or up due to rear door locking motor pushing door back out. The repair attempt by the mechanic was unsuccessful. Issue remains. |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
124700 mi US $1400 |
Both front bearing assemblies replaced. Making a loud hum from front left. |
185000 mi US $2300 |
Front brakes with both calipers and rotors replaced. Passenger side stabilizer bar bent. Replaced |
84200 mi US $320 |
During brake pad replacement the calipers could not open wide enough for the new pads...new calipers were installed. |
122000 mi US $900 |
brakes and rotors and calipers |
160000 mi US $1007 |
Power steering fluid leak. Replaced hoses and fluid reservoir. |
67000 mi US $550 |
Both front wheel bearings were worn out |
73000 mi US $279 |
front wheel bearing that was replaced earlier in year had failed. Earlier replacement was with OEM parts. |
100000 mi US $150 |
Check engine, ABS, Traction, & stability lights on. Problem was worn gas cap which was replaced. |
104000 mi US $600 |
Power steering pressure hose was leaking fluid. |
124000 mi US $1000 |
Rear wheel bearings had worn out, causing a growling noise. |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
146320 mi C $700 |
Rattling underneath: exhaust heat shield loose, Caused by rusted bolts Front CV joint boots torn, gravel in joints. Replaced front axles. Detected during maintenance inspection (slight groaning noise prompted inspection). NB: This vehicle run about 30 percent on gravel roads - high wear. |
157480 mi C $120 |
Rear right brake caliper seized. Replaced caliper and pads. |
173600 mi C $1000 |
Lower control arm replaced followed by alignment. Had bad front left lower ball joint. |
178560 mi C $700 |
oil seals Stabilizer bar bushings loose, replaced. Made clonking/rattling noise from time to time on drivers side front. |
179800 mi C $110 |
rear right caliper seized. NAPA part fitted a year ago |
248000 mi C $4000 |
Four shocks (original OEM lasted well), both front drive axles |
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. |
130200 mi C $500 |
Needed new pads, rotors machined, front and back brakes crank seal leak, new gasket, oil leak from gasket led to replacement of idle tensioners on belt (shop did not inform me of problem, I noticed noise from failing tensioner after their initial work) |
153760 mi C $210 |
driver seat side bolster was blown out upholstery new leather panel sewn in |
243000 mi US $5000 |
New brakes and rotor The Abs system lights are on Alternator went out |
67240 mi C $1050 |
Changed radiator Boot |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
99200 mi C $240 |
Broken parking brake cable pin on rear right wheel. |
105400 mi C $1200 |
Right rear brake calliper broken. Replaced. |
133300 mi C $450 |
Front right axle replaced due to failed cv boot |
139500 mi C $500 |
Seized rear caliper. Replaced both rear calipers, discs and pads. |
148000 mi US $700 |
Power steering leak. Power steering hoses were replaced. |
152000 mi US $1000 |
Leaking steering rack replaced. |
171000 mi US $200 |
New battery installed |
196400 mi US $1500 |
EGR air pump and valve failure |
61380 mi C $1200 |
Pneumatic cylinder on air ride suspension corrosion extend warranty would not cover |
68200 mi C $500 |
Right side exhaust manifold replaced. Found out that the left side was also replace prior to me purchasing the vehicle. |
77500 mi C $2200 |
air conditioner compressor failure |
110000 mi US $1200 |
Replace alternator |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
135000 mi US $640 |
Lower piston on driver side front brake caliper froze. Likely cause is rust due to operation in mid-west winter road conditions. |
141300 mi US $150 |
O2 sensor fault- sensor 1 bank 1 |
143000 mi US $440 |
Upstream o2 sensor- different than the one previously replaced, but on same side |
151500 mi US $500 |
Refreshed the A/C system. Blowing ice cold now. First time I've had to do this |
155500 mi US $995 |
Both front wheel bearings were replaced. They were grinding pretty hard for a few hundred miles. I only thought the passenger side was bad as it grinded harder when I turned left, but the maintenance guy replaced the passenger one first and it only lessened the noise a little bit. After replacing both it feels like a new car. Rear brake pads/rotors done at same time. Ready for another 100k miles now! |
155000 mi US $375 |
Alternator went bad. Lots of whining from the engine bay and the battery warning light came on. Drop in MPG as well. Fixed now! |
167000 mi US $2000 |
Replace calipers, lines, rotors, and pads all around. Majority of calipers were sticking (known issue on front calipers). Also topped off AC. |
93000 mi US $525 |
Both driver side and pass. front caliper pistons were seized up. This is the 2nd time the driver-front has been replaced. Well known weak spot on 4th gen 4runners. |
144000 mi US $1100 |
Frozen front calipers - again. Both front calipers pads and rotors replaced, rear pads and fluid flush. While apart I had a front CV axle replaced which had a torn boot for about 2 years (but was still driving fine). |
60000 mi US $1000 |
Brake Calipers replacement |
142000 mi US $4500 |
Struts, tie rod(s)? Ball joint(s)? |
112000 mi US $1200 |
Brake noise was diagnosed as a failing wheel bearing that bent an axle shaft. Axle shaft and wheel bearing replaced, problem seems to be resolved. |
117000 mi US $100 |
Alternator failed, replaced with OEM refurbished |
125000 mi US $300 |
Boot had slight leak, cv joint still good so boots replaced only |
141300 mi US $400 |
Alternator went out |
151600 mi US $350 |
Rotors warped, calipers seized |
169000 mi US $650 |
XREAS system was shot, replaced entire suspension with conventional shocks/struts 3/4 CV boots leaking. Replaced both CV axles with OEM remanufactured axles Lower control arms replaced. Cam bolts seized |
158000 mi US $1700 |
Head gasket, exhaust manifold |
172000 mi US $900 |
CV boot |
113000 mi US $1500 |
Heavy vibration in rear, pinion bearings and gears. Seal blew. Rear needed to be replaced. |
270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
66000 mi US $300 |
Mechanic diagnosed broken right front strut causing suspension noise. The car was driveable for local trips. I ordered two new front struts and replaced them myself. |
107000 mi US $600 |
All four brake calipers had one or more seized pistons and had to be replaced. Wear items were not included in the cost. |
109000 mi US $1569 |
Secondary Air Injection Pump and related valve assembly. Symptom: Howling sound at startup. Endemic problem with 4.7 engine. Toyota extended the warranty for this on the Lexus GX 470 & Tundra 4.7 but has done nothing for 4Runner V8 owners. |
109700 mi US $500 |
Alternator died. Battery warning light was on all day, but ignored until it was too late. |
154000 mi US $533 |
Leaking transmission fluid fouled oxygen sensors. Replace leaking gasket, fluid & O2 sensor. |
158000 mi US $600 |
Light racing upper control arms replaced due to worn out bushings. Was causing inner tire wear. |
112000 mi US $1700 |
Water Pump, coolant flush, belts(timing, alternator)and pulleys, spark plugs etc. radiator grill paint (noticed after warranty period)peeled and cracked on radiator grill cover. |
129000 mi US $235 |
Replaced front driver side drive linkage because CV boot was torn and leaking grease. |
145000 mi US $1400 |
Secondary air injection pump failure and replacement |
76880 mi C $1400 |
Replaced front calipers, rotors and pads. Stuck Piston in caliper |
144000 mi US $430 |
Both emission control valves (heads) were stuck closed and had to be replaced. The third emission control valve had to be replaced. |
35000 mi US $2600 |
4Runner has hydraulic cross suspension. Worth it but expensive. Brakes needed calipers to be replaced. |
130000 mi US $1599 |
Exhaust pipe from manifold rotted through. |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
38800 mi US $1200 |
Tire pressure valves failed and replace. Not covered under extended warranty by Toyota. It is a safety item but not to Toyota. Nuff said. Been having this problem since 30k miles. Window on driver door failed and not working correctly. Loose in the door |
39000 mi US $300 |
TPMS has serious problems on my tires. Had to pay for it myself...even though I have extended warranty and problem was handled prior to 30k miles. Also, all windows are rattling in the doors and no assistance from the dealer or Toyota. No Toyota again. |
47000 mi US $887 |
Had to replace the rear shocks. They failed very early in the life of the auto. |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
63000 mi US $800 |
Brake calipers froze. One in the front and one in the rear. |
92000 mi US $3200 |
4wheel drive transfer gear |
185000 mi US $3200 |
two cracked head gaskets, but car never overheated. First i was told it was going to cost 4500 to fix, I told them I was going to take the car eslewhere for a second opinion, when I show up all of a sudden they could fix for 3200. BS |
130000 mi US $3300 |
Leaking head gasket |
84000 mi US $200 |
Check Engine Light - timing adjustment. Still a problem. |
88000 mi US $300 |
Alternator replaced. Battery replaced. Both OEM. |
88000 mi US $800 |
Check Engine Light, which equals no Inspection Sticker. Fuel control Solenoid. Cleaning done, then replacement guidelines from Shop manual followed. Still not fixed. No known solution. |
97000 mi US $3000 |
Was showing P022 bank 2 error code. Turned out to be a bad casting from the factory. Engine should never have been assembled with the casting defect. Dealer - Prime Motors Boston - screwed me and previous owner. Never reporting a problem, that existed for 13 years. Replaced with a used head. |
140000 mi US $700 |
inability to power steer to the right had to turn wheel with both hands mechanic says steering wheel knuckle failure require a new part |
143000 mi US $1000 |
vacuum switch failure - inability to shift from 2wd to 4wd stuck on 2wd- dealer charged $450 for diagnostics and another $550 for install of the new switch |
142000 mi US $700 |
air bag sensor faulty |
149000 mi US $1500 |
radiator has started rusting at the bottom-replace serpentine belt beginning to squeal-replace right differential leaking replaced at same time water pump spark plugs |
149000 mi US $480 |
muffler and tail pipe replacement |
154000 mi US $370 |
faulty air bag sensor on steering wheel tripped |
155500 mi US $240 |
muffler gone bad rear shocks leaking air condition weak |
163300 mi US $300 |
environment console - leds bulbs blown for environment control mechanic claims new console required |
174000 mi US $220 |
p0306 diagnostic code - car shakes for 5 secs when started but ok after that/ can hear liquid moving on start / very poor fuel efficiency/ low coolant level but no visible leak or white smoke on tail pipe/ no smell of anifreeze in cabin/ mechanic replace foul plug on cylinder 6 and replaced coil at cylinder 6 - $220.00 |
180000 mi US $479 |
exhaust leaks on gaskets between the catalytic converters causing excessive noise and poor gas mileage old gaskets replaced with new gaskets sway bar repair and rear brakes pads and rotor |
183000 mi US $540 |
center muffler and rear muffler replacement due to rust brake lines replacement and replace rear shovks |
186000 mi US $6700 |
blown head gasket leak cylinder 6 p306 sealed with gm tablets lasted 12 month before failing again in June Have replaced my bad design 2005 runner engine with 2011 tacoma engine - This is a very expensive repair but no way around it without risk of an overheat Replace radiator/thermostat/water pump, all belts/condense/oil change/air con recharge/alternator/starter |
195000 mi US $1000 |
Light humming coming from the front wheels 50 mph upwards- there was no uneven wear on tyres and no play - wheel bearings suspected due to 195k milleage -Replaced Front Hubs and bearings removed the hum |
196000 mi US $1200 |
front pair brakes /pads/ rotors / brake line/ calipers replacement - worn and rusted |
198000 mi US $300 |
Hard to shift between P and D on auto transmission shift -replace neutral safety switch |
199000 mi US $645 |
front strut replacement |
203000 mi US $120 |
P2772 error code - 4 low + check engine light dashboard screaming 4 low circuit fault expensive fix related to transfer case replacement estimated 2400-3000$ stuck on 4hi - can continue to drive but alarm needs to be removed |
214000 mi US $3000 |
transfer case replacement |
216000 mi US $240 |
Rear brake lines corroded Brake fluid leak on rear axle |
217000 mi US $849 |
muffler replacement plus gasket repair in 3 different places in exhaust system |
220000 mi US $1200 |
calipers completed rusted thru - brake failure due to brake fluid leak- require new rotors/pads/dics/brake lines main rear brakes line also completely rotted out noticed rust damage on left and righjt arms of frame behind front wheels - require patching to slow rust damage |
126000 mi US $3500 |
Blown head gasket, replaced head gasket and re-machined the left and right head. |
201580 mi C $2000 |
Turned out it was not the coils at all. Took it to a different Toyota dealer. It was a leaky head gasket. Now replaced and running fine so far. |
203360 mi C $2000 |
head gasket replacement |
203360 mi C $250 |
tail gate latch motor had to be replaced. car is sold now. |
59800 mi US $2000 |
When I brought car in for the new rack, the pwr steering pump had gone bad due to over working from the binding rack. Then the power steering high pressure line was rusted to the rack. Had to replace all. |
59000 mi US $266 |
Replaced seized brake caliper Brake caliper had siezed causing excessive heat and friction. Replaced caliper. |
102000 mi US $3000 |
4wd actuator failed. Needed replacement. Finally fixed on third visit. |
111000 mi US $200 |
A/C re-charge |
181000 mi US $1700 |
Front struts (one completely shot), back shocks (one completely shot) Sway bar links Brake line and caliper due to seepage of fluid Replaced front right (passenger) axle due to ripped boot and bad bearings due to ripped boot. |
91000 mi US $1200 |
Front brake calipers suffered frozen pistons, a known issue for these units. Cost includes pads, rotors and brake hoses (preventive) as well. |
113600 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear shock absorbers with upgraded Bilstein units. Rear units worn, performing poorly. |
148000 mi US $600 |
Replaced alternator which stopped providing a charge. |
158000 mi US $900 |
Replaced brake pads and rotors on all four wheels. |
159000 mi US $1200 |
Had to replace a leaking A/C line inside the car. Required taking the entire dash apart. |
164000 mi US $550 |
Replaced the alternator again. The original Toyota alternator failed in 2018 and the subsequent alternators are cheap and fail. |
113000 mi US $4500 |
Head gasket went out and engine was severely over-heated while under previous owner. I replaced with a used engine, new radiator, and new water pump. |
116000 mi US $150 |
Stuck front caliper, replaced pads, rotors, and calipers. Replaced driver side CV axle, and re-greased and replaced clamps on passenger side CV axle. |
121000 mi US $350 |
Humming sound from front end. Replaced both front wheel bearings, passenger side was damaged and causing the noise. |
128000 mi US $100 |
Replaced alternator |
130000 mi US $120 |
Replaced downstream O2 sensors. Check engine light with code P0430 had occured 3 times in 3 months. |
131000 mi US $650 |
Replaced rear catalytic convertes (left and right), muffler, resonator, exhaust pipe, and all gaskets, hardware, and hangers. Original components had rusted out resulting in leaks and P0430 code with check engine light. |
Engine not specified
123000 mi US $2000 |
Substandard factory calipers warp rotors on all 4 wheels. Had to replace calipers, rotors and pads on all 4 wheels. |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
209000 mi US $4000 |
Replaced brake master cylinder, brake boosters, and ABS control unit |
96000 mi US $100 |
Squeaking noise, changed accessory belt tensioner and idler pulley. |
126000 mi US $2500 |
DTC P0306 - found a leak on the Cylinder head gasket on #6 area/side. |
129000 mi US $165 |
AC evap coil drain line with clogged and water was leaking onto passenger floor. They also replaced the cabin air filter, and replaced a AC switch that was specified by a Toyota dealer service bulletin |
136000 mi US $2871 |
The alternator failed, the wiring melted down on it, and damaged the entire engine wiring harness. I have had 14 Toyotas and never even replaced an alternator. This was a very unwelcome repair |
144000 mi US $830 |
brake pads, rotors and one caliper |
172000 mi US $2800 |
Rotors and calipers were badly corroded due to salt from car being in snow belt area of NY for 4 winters. Also needed wheel bearings which required the hub going to a machine shop. My mechanic said Toyota designs their bearings making them... |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
40000 mi US $120 |
Electric sunroof was binding and needed manual assistance to get it to close. Dealer found no broken or worn parts, cleaned and lubed all accessible components, now seems to be working fine. |
70000 mi US $120 |
Yaw sensor recalibration. Was caused by battery change at non-Toyota repair shop. |
82000 mi US $1000 |
Water pump was leaking slightly - enough so I could smell coolant when parking, and the coolant level would drop a few ounces over the course of a month or so. The water pump was replaced along with thermostat and some hoses and fittings. |
103000 mi US $129 |
The "brake switch" was faulty, making it difficult to get the car out of Park when facing uphill; also caused the ABS, TRAC and VSC warning lights to come on after stopping. The transmission override always worked to get the car out of Park. |
111000 mi US $600 |
Front CV joint was leaking grease from axle clamp (boot was not torn). CV joint replaced. |
113000 mi US $607 |
Tailgate latch ceased to function. Latch motor would run but would not open the latch. The latch/motor assembly was replaced. |
90000 mi US $200 |
Stuck Caliper |
92000 mi US $300 |
Sway Bar Bushings, Tie Rods |
95000 mi US $190 |
light behind information screen burned out |
118000 mi US $2500 |
Failed head gasket at cylinder 6. |
133000 mi US $2655 |
Head gasket failed, which caused cylinder #6 to misfire due to coolant leaking into combustion chamber. |
73000 mi US $50000 |
Steering rod rusted and steering felt very heavy, replacement was made under 100k zero deductable ext. warranty.took a week because first part defective from toyo parts(bent) and second part was in another region, so shipping and install longer. now good. |
78000 mi US $600 |
front calipers worn out both sides, replaced. |
74000 mi US $475 |
battery light on dash came on in Georgia on my way home from Florida. Went to AutoZone for battery check and alternator dead. Replaced at TireKingdom late Saturday afternoon. 475.00 brutal, but stuck till Tuesday(toyota dealer had to orderpart)worse! |
140780 mi C $140 |
wipers pivots jammned by rust front right side link kit replaced - very loose |
143000 mi C $475 |
oxygen sensor replaced |
145980 mi C $360 |
replaced cracked boots constant speed joints at front checked parking brake cables - to be replaced later rear door mechanism spîngs replaced and grease the mechanism |
158380 mi C $501 |
replaced muffler and maintenance oil antifreeze etc |
158380 mi C $384 |
gas tank support straps replaced rusted |
159960 mi C $226 |
replaced engine oil pressure sensor and liquids |
160360 mi C $283 |
transmissiom piping replaced and maintenance |
162440 mi C $149 |
fixed replacement tire support mechanism rusted |
162940 mi C $1317 |
replaced all brakes calipers and pads cleaned brake cables |
174220 mi C $825 |
Computer ground wires corroded. |
138500 mi US $450 |
Replaced shocks, differential fluid Replaced driver front wheel bearing |
154000 mi US $850 |
Frozen brake caliper- replaced pads, rotors and calipers |
135700 mi US $2100 |
Two front caliper pistons were frozen |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
86700 mi US $1500 |
Timing Belt replaced. Water pump replaced as well. Radiator also found to have leak. |
118300 mi US $500 |
Right front caliper frozen. Replaced caliper, and performed routine brake service |
133700 mi US $500 |
Air mix servo motor bad. Replaced. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
175020 mi C $164 |
Tail gate closing and locking mechanism |
178560 mi C $2400 |
Rear shocks worn out, minor leak of rear axle (fill hole), a new radiator (small leak). front new calipers, rotors, break pads, running board bracket repair (rock damage)Total tax included $ 2,400 CA |
182060 mi C $150 |
Oxygen sensor |
143220 mi C $337 |
A technician noticed a leak coming from the right inner cv boot during an oil change. After inspecting it, a crack was found in the boot. I brought the vehicle back a few weeks later and the dealer replaced the part at my cost. |
159960 mi C $364 |
The caliper on the front passenger side was seized and needed to be replaced. The brakes were beginning to audibly squeal most of the time when I took it in. |
183280 mi C $1485 |
The bushings on the sway were worn out and replaced. The total cost for this repair includes a complete fluids replacement and a timing belt change. |
237120 mi C $200 |
The electric rear hatch lock would not stay in the closed position. After looking through 4Runner forums, I ordered the part (#69110-35090 Rear Gate Latch) through Amazon and did the replacement myself. Works fine. |
250480 mi C $774 |
Replaced left front c/v axle shaft. Replaced inner tie rod; wheel alignment. |
256020 mi C $360 |
Replaced both front sway bar bushings at the dealer. |
261640 mi C $200 |
Front right caliper seized; replaced. Date of repair: May 25, 2016 |
288920 mi C $799 |
Crack in radiator where the upper hose attaches. Replaced radiator and upper hose. The lower hose was reused. |
298840 mi C $1700 |
Replaced front ball joint, brake pads, rotors, and one front caliper. |
88000 mi US $483 |
Front left caliper rubbing constantly. Replaced. Also replaced both rear brake rotors and pads as a maintenance issue. |
145000 mi US $1100 |
Rack replacement plus a connector. |
155000 mi US $1100 |
Front half axles replacement Replace front rotors and calipers |
205200 mi US $1250 |
Repaired leaky oil seal on transaxle. |
148000 mi US $1300 |
AC stopped Cooling. Removal of the entire Dash and replace expansion valve and evaporator. |
149000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced 2 front axles to repair leak from boots. Replaced seal on transfer case to repair leak. |
161200 mi US $600 |
Replaced both front axles |
162000 mi US $1500 |
Pulsating brakes: replaced front rotors & calipers |
117800 mi C $1050 |
Heater fan capacitor/ amplifier burned out and needed replacement. Part alone was close to 900 dollars with taxes. |
118400 mi C $1200 |
Changed TPMS sensors for all four wheels. |
130200 mi C $800 |
Wiring repair. |
135360 mi C $900 |
Alternator replacement. |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
233000 mi US $12000 |
idler bearings, water pump, radiator |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
70000 mi US $2100 |
Broke the rear differential pinion gear. My 4runner is heavily modified for 4wheeling and runs on oversized tires, so failure was not a big surprise. Gave me the opportunity to upgrade gearing to 4.88 |
130000 mi US $1500 |
Had to replace two front catalytic converters. |
79000 mi US $2400 |
They use some sort of 4 prong caliper in the brakes for the 4 Runner along with some Lexus models. The calipers on both wheels dug into the drum ruining the pad, rotor etc. Entire new brake assemblies had to be ordered. About $1200 for just the brakes. |
88536 mi C $165 |
only diagnose was done, no repair attempted. |
88660 mi C $2300 |
Transmission failed and a full rebuild has to be done. Transmission failed and a full rebuild has to be done. |
34000 mi US $125 |
Rear windshield wiper. The arm became brittle and broke off. Both the arm and wiper blade needed to be replaced. (Parts + Labor $125) |
41000 mi US $165 |
Some "Electrical Relay" failed in Air conditioning system. So it stopped working. Relay had to be replaced and "Computer Reset" |
60000 mi US $1450 |
Brake Rotors and Drums damaged. Front Caliper seized. No brake warning light was ever noticed. Took car to Mechanic because braking took longer. |
84500 mi US $600 |
Pulleys needed to be replaced because there was a lot of noise when engine runs |
93200 mi US $1500 |
Check engine light. Traction control stability control stopped working. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
64000 mi US $1500 |
The sport model has a hydraulicly boosted suspension which had a leak. Eventually the fluid would all leak out and the suspension would be terrible. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
93000 mi C $650 |
seized RF caliper |
99200 mi C $1000 |
Hood struts. Front suspension noise. Nothing wrong found, clunking noise persists. E-brake adjustment. Low beam headlight harness melt. |
153000 mi C $400 |
water pump leak + timing belt |
170500 mi C $450 |
seized right front caliper outside bushings replaced |
151000 mi US $500 |
Right wheel bearing replaced. |
152000 mi US $3000 |
Frame replaced due to rust. Replace driver side seat belt buckle. Replaced shocks, tie rods, etc. |
95000 mi US $1200 |
Right and left front brake calipers replaced. Remanufactured parts used. |
171000 mi US $200 |
AC recharge, but evaporator is leaking. Looking at a 2,000 repair |
176000 mi US $2200 |
Full AC replacement |
214000 mi US $1500 |
Piston ring seized and scored cylinder wall. |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
400000 mi US $1100 |
Oxygen sensor |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
175000 mi US $2400 |
Both transfer case actuators as well as the differential lock were replaced. The truck wouldn't shift out of 4WD until I had it repaired. |
115000 mi US $100 |
One sway bar link was broken (rust). Replaced both. |
190000 mi US $1500 |
Also replaced cat back exhaust due to rust. |
234000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front chrome bumper during to heavy rust. Replaced rear previously. Most likely due to new England road salt. |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
103000 mi US $100 |
Symptom: Rear liftgate doesn't stay up all the time when opened. It would occasionally sag back down. Root Cause: Rear lift-gate actuator/strut failure. |
118000 mi US $100 |
Oil leaks around both valve covers. Loose valve cover bolts. Replaced all valve cover gaskets, spark plug seals, half-moons/semi-cicrular plugs, camshaft plugs, PCV valve, and PCV valve grommet. |
132000 mi US $1000 |
Driveshaft replaced |
148180 mi C $4500 |
steering rack replaced, suspension etc |
237000 mi US $1200 |
rebuilt engine |
170000 mi US $1400 |
Cracked valve cap leaking oil U joints replaced Replaced O2 sensor |
170000 mi US $580 |
Rear shocks replaced Rear differential needs replacement |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
162000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced right rear axle, complete rear brake job |
266000 mi US $300 |
O2 sensor replaced. MAF sensor replaced. p0440, replaced both cats |
280000 mi US $1400 |
Sparkplug gasket leak. Replace gaskets and valve cover gaskets |
Engine not specified
135000 mi US $1800 |
The rear axle housing has severe corrosion issues and has rusted through. The axle fluid is leaking out. The axle has been replaced with another used axle. |
167000 mi US $1800 |
Bought used, had trusted mechanic due maintenance work including belts (timing and others). They found a torn boot on a rear drive shaft that required repair. |
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. |
174900 mi US $722 |
Brake caliper seized. Replaced front calipers, rotors and pads. |
176000 mi US $1016 |
Check engine light came on, poor gas mileage, engine not as powerful. Drove for about a year like that and then took to garage to replace knock sensors when it was in for an oil change. Total price with oil change was 1051.51 |
156000 mi US $2250 |
Transmission failure |
181000 mi US $1600 |
Ball joints. |
194800 mi US $1300 |
Drive shaft was loose and needed to be replaced. Latch for back hatch broke and needed to be replaced. |
211000 mi US $550 |
Front caliper was sticking so wore the brake pads unevenly. Needed new front brake pads and calipers. |
227000 mi US $2500 |
replaced starter, replaced sway bars, shocks, struts, engine coolants replaced, fog light repaired, new wiper blades, oil change and others can't remember. |
151700 mi US $1854 |
Replaced shocks/struts. Emergency brake was rusted and was dismantled and then fixed. Two new calipers - mechanic noted it was stuck. New rotors up front and turned drums in back. New brake pads up front. |
156000 mi US $800 |
new shocks/struts. New brakes and rotors. |
Engine not specified
162000 mi US $2200 |
Ball joints broke on RH side, causing wheel to fall off. Part of damage covered by insurance. I had dealer also replace ball joints on left side. |
158700 mi US $1000 |
I just bought this truck which looked good on the dealer lot but was neglected on maint. I've replaced: both rear axle bearing/seals, radiator, spark plugs, wires, lower ball joints / outer tierods, antenna mast. Timing belt & H2O pump next month. |
159000 mi US $160 |
The steering wheel would shake violently when braking because the rotors warped. I understand why now. The rotors are too thin for a truck this heavy. I Replaced the front calipers, rotors and pads and flushed fluid. One day after replacing the fuel filter, #2 fuel injector failed. I ordered 3 reman injectors $40 ea. plenum gaskets and few extra parts. Spent Saturday repairing the engine. Gave me the chance to replace the leaking valve cover gaskets. Battery dying. The transmission was sluggish when first moving because the battery was too weak to move valves as i understand it. Bought a new optima battery $160 |
166000 mi US $100 |
The truck started to take longer to fire-up and worse when the engine had been run and still warm, like running in to the store. As suspected, it was a failing fuel pump. Installed a new Denso fuel pump and it runs like a champ now. |
167300 mi US $130 |
Alternator failed |
6-cylinder manual AWD
58280 mi C $1050 |
Water pump leaking, replaced concurrently with timing belt (first timing belt replacement) Torn stabilizer bushings |
67440 mi C $600 |
Engine light, indicated fuel filter; replaced fuel filter (first time for vehicle) and all associated wiring. |
71800 mi C $500 |
Bar broke, replaced Engine warning light on, indicated issue with air fuel mix, replaced fuel and air filters. Light went off, but has come back on. Ignoring for now. |
73160 mi C $1000 |
Engine light check, replaced exhaust system and o2 sensor. First exhaust (muffler) replacement since 1999 purchase. |
73360 mi C $250 |
Engine light came on; replaced thermostat. |
6-cylinder manual 4WD
207000 mi US $1800 |
Steering rack was leaking, fluid, entire unit replaced |
221700 mi US $225 |
Plug wires bad, had been replaced with poor quality wires one year ago. Vehicle had to be towed. |
270000 mi US $900 |
Brakes had been shuddering on hard braking, now were squeeling all the time. Replaced front brake pads, rotors and calipers |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
194000 mi US $4500 |
"Strawberry Milkshake" - The portion of the radiator that the tranny fluid runs thru ruptures, mixes with coolant, and cycles thru the tranny. Ruins tranny (and radiator.) New tranny. New radiator. |
198000 mi US $400 |
Spark plug loosened. Exhaust gases melted coil. |
207500 mi US $150 |
Climate control started flaking out. Most buttons not responding. Removed and shipped climate conrol to a repair shop in TN for a refirb. Common problem on 3rd gen 4runner digital climate control systems. |
218100 mi US $950 |
Steering rack had developed a leak near the driver side of the vehicle. Progressively got worse over a 3 month peroid. Steering rack and tie-rod completely replaced. |
158600 mi US $1500 |
Check Engine Light and Catalytic Converter |
204000 mi US $100 |
Relay for locks went out on body control unit, replaced relay. |
209000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front lower ball joints, tie rods and front and rear shocks and springs, and front and rear sway bar bushings. |
173000 mi US $300 |
Check engine light due to faulty oxygen sensor which was replaced |
174000 mi US $1800 |
Catalytic converters failed and need replacing. Will sell instead. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
581000 mi US $1450 |
Engine would not start, had 4 Runner towed to Toyota dealer. Diagnostic run and fuel pump failed. Replaced fuel pump and filter. 4-Runner runs like new. Always said if there is a problem with vehicle best to take it to the dealer for r-and-r. |
587500 mi US $285 |
Replaced starter. |
605000 mi US $1400 |
During routine maintenence found waterpump leaking, cam & crankshaft seals leaking replaced along with timing belt & accessory belts. Replaced spark plugs & wires. Changed oil & filter. |
614000 mi US $850 |
Replaced Air conditioner compressor. |
620000 mi US $250 |
Replaced burnt out dash lights. Some backordered. |
631800 mi US $1100 |
Replaced rear oil seal on engine. Installed new windshield, and replaced additional burnt out dash bulbs that were back ordered from previous visit. |
199000 mi US $1900 |
Drive shaft and universal joints replaced. Water pump replaced w/seals. |
200000 mi US $500 |
IVC (idle control valve) replaced. Car stopped, would start but would not idle so you could shift into gear. |
205000 mi US $100 |
Engine mounts worn and need to be replaced. Cost estimated at $1200.00. |
236000 mi US $770 |
rear axle fluid leaking into rear brake drums, brakes and axle fluid seals needed to be replaced |
250000 mi US $700 |
radiator leaking, replaced |
Engine not specified
209000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced transmision mount and gaskets. The speedometer was not working and was replaced. |
189000 mi US $1000 |
Front left caliper was locked up and applying excess pressure on the front left rotor. New brake pads, rotors, and calipers for the front were installed. Front brakes and steering work great now. Pivots on the rear emergency brakes needed to be replaced. Front right passenger door lock actuator needed to be replaced. Door lock functioned as intended, but the factory key fob and door lock button on the driver's side door could not activate or deactivate the lock - had to be locked manually. |
190000 mi US $100 |
Power steering fluid line was corroded and leaking fluid from the pump to the power steering rack. |
196000 mi US $675 |
Crap muffler installed by Meineke crapped out after 20K miles. Had brand new one installed and the 4Runner sounds brand new. |
6-cylinder manual 4WD
112000 mi US $1800 |
Both rear wheel bearings replaced, failed seals and saturated brake shoes. Toyota switched to ball bearings instead of taper bearings in the rear. Very poor design, low reliability. |
172980 mi C $2000 |
Transfer case needed to be replaced. Mechanic replaced it with a reconditioned unit from a 1999 4-Runner. |
172980 mi C $700 |
Muffler replacement due to a leak |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
101200 mi US $440 |
Original rubber drive belts replaced because of cracking. Replaced contacts in starter motor |
102900 mi US $200 |
Sway bar links were replaced |
109000 mi US $1100 |
Rack and pinion leaking. Replaced entire rack and pinion. |
155000 mi US $2200 |
rear differential was bad. Shop found a used one at a salvage yard, complete with both rear axles, so entire rear end was replaced |
207940 mi C $960 |
Bad fuel pump Timing belt and water pump |
265360 mi C $225 |
Replaced original alternator |
300700 mi C $450 |
Replaced axle seals |
306280 mi C $250 |
Replace alternator |
311240 mi C $1000 |
Rear axle seals |
supercharged 6-cylinder manual 4WD
150000 mi US $500 |
Cracked the high pressure line from the Air Conditioner and to the compressor. |
164400 mi US $2000 |
Steering box was leaking aggressively. |
6-cylinder manual AWD
115000 mi US $2000 |
head gasket |