260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in Wisconsin, United States - Jul 2015 | |||
Dec 201260020 miUS $55 | A suspected water leak was really normal drainage. | ||
Jul 201596000 miUS $890 | Fixed electric short to rear hatch control module. |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 201135200 miUS $5 | Oil seep/leak developed on right front near timing chain seal. Repaired under warranty. I included $5 for gas in cost to drive to/from dealer |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in South Carolina, United States - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201591000 miUS $33 | Check engine light showed small EVAP leak. Replaced fuel cap and reset light. |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 201570600 miUS $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) |
Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2014 | |||
Feb 2014100000 miUS $1500 | new calipers |
Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
May 201360000 miUS $750 | Clunk noise when stopping and starting |
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States May 2008 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jun 20084000 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. | ||
May 200920000 mi | Driver's seat continues to squeak/rattle when truck flexes. | ||
Jun 200920000 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. | ||
Jan 201033000 mi | passenger seat starting to pop, click and rattle like the driver seat did. The dealer replaced some foam in the lumbar support, which decrerased the noise, but I need to take it back. | ||
Mar 201035000 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. | ||
Apr 201036000 mi | Passenger seat creaked and popped when turning corner (car flexes) when someone is in the seat. 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. | ||
May 201038000 mi | Replaced Passenger seat frame because of clicking and popping from seat frame. | ||
Dec 201047000 mi | Engine check light and several other error lights were on. Caused by the gas cap not sealing correctly. Toyota dealer tested the cap and sensors, replaced the cap and reset the error messages. | ||
Jul 201158000 miUS $26 | engine check light and 2 others (VSC and slipping) flashing. Gas cap not sealing correctly. I had this problem last year when the gas cap was faulty and didn't lock and seal correctly. I replaced the gas cap and the error lights went away. | ||
Mar 201267000 mi | drivers side door lock actuator motor failed. replacement motor installed. | ||
Mar 201377000 mi | Gas cap not sealing properly. 3rd trip to the dealer for this issue. They pressure tested the system and replaced the gas cap (again). | ||
Feb 201486100 mi | Gas cap stopped locking and didn't seal. This is #4 gas cap for this truck. Dealer reported they installed a defective gas cap last year when the gas cap was replaced for the 3rd time. | ||
Dec 201493000 mi | Navigation unit - cd changer stopped working. |
Toyota 4Runner in Nebraska, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201474300 miUS $50 | Engine light came on 1 week after dealer completed routine maintenance. Took it in, they told me the seal was worn out on the gas cap and wanted $150. Most of that was running the computer. car was certified used I only had to pay $50. | ||
May 201582000 miUS $170 | Rack and pinion leaking, dealership service completely replaced. Was covered by certified used warranty, but I had to pay flush. | ||
Feb 2020169000 miUS $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. | ||
Feb 2021176000 miUS $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. | ||
Jan 2022190000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 201138000 miUS $3600 | Clean varnish from heads and replace one valve. Dealer claims problem caused by "bad gas" and would not honor warranty. | ||
Mar 201486000 mi | Driver door remote lock/unlock failed | ||
Jun 201490000 mi | Replaced right front door remote operated door lock. Replaced home link garage door opener. | ||
Feb 2016121000 miUS $300 | Replaced left front axle shaft |
Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Jul 201157000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 2016100000 miUS $680 | Right front wheel bearing noisy |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 2020145000 miUS $1500 | Timing belt replace, transmission, coolant, and differential flush | ||
Jan 2022152000 miUS $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
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 2018111000 miUS $1100 | normal maintenance [brakes] |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jul 201493300 mi | Back hatch handle had become gummy and sticky to the touch over time. Finally had it replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2010 | |||
Jun 200910000 miUS $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. | ||
Jul 200911000 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. |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in Montana, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2016 | |||
Sep 201027000 mi | Stock radio replaced under warranty. | ||
Oct 2015122500 miUS $400 | both rear axles were replaced | ||
Jul 2016146000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
Dec 201379000 mi | replaced passenger side front power window switch |
Toyota 4Runner in Nebraska, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2023 | |||
Feb 201184000 miUS $30 | reoccurring EVAP very small leak MIL, which also causes traction and stability control to shut off. Replaced fuel cap with aftermarket OEM replacement cap. | ||
Nov 2012105500 miUS $240 | Replaced a leaking LR axle seal | ||
Sep 2013113000 mi | 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. Noise from new replacement struts, most likely due to improper tightening of top nut. | ||
Feb 2015125800 miUS $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 |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2022 | |||
Sep 20098000 mi | Factory installed TomTom GPS was shorted out by TomTom. | ||
Jan 201172000 mi | Leather on driver seat threads unraveling, major cracking and spliting on top and side of seat | ||
Sep 201137000 mi | Several harnesses failed or improperly installed. Battery and voltage regulator replaced. Seat cushion replaced. | ||
Dec 201141000 miUS $101 | Relay on harness repaired in September for the air bag, traction, and turn signals went out | ||
Apr 2016100800 miUS $1200 | water pump, drive belt, radiator, recall | ||
Jul 2016105200 miUS $589 | Replace front driver axle | ||
Oct 2016106300 miUS $628 | replace other half of front axle | ||
Sep 2017116000 miUS $100 | brackets along muffler and frame broken | ||
Dec 2017123000 miUS $20 | Left turn signal bulb. Mybe 15 to 20 minutes. The battery had to be removed. Maintenance light. | ||
Jun 2018128000 miUS $60 | A bracket that held part of the pipe running into muffler. It just broke.It was not rusted or anything . | ||
Sep 2018131000 miUS $967 | Brake repair with axle parts | ||
Feb 2022162000 miUS $500 | Electrical system check, new battery, order additional parts |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Aug 2017 - Jan 2019 | |||
Sep 2017101000 mi | Sun roof leaking into interior cab. Substantial rust around sun roof inside the vehicle. Dealer replaced entire assembly as part of purchase. | ||
Jan 2018105000 miUS $2100 | Had to replace both engine knock sensors after receiving error code P0327. Also replaced a leaking water pump and serpentine belt. |
Toyota 4Runner in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2021182000 miUS $500 | muffler replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Delaware, United States May 2008 - Feb 2016 | |||
Mar 2014114000 miUS $22 | Lights in climate control display burned out and needed to be replaced. | ||
Feb 2016135000 mi | Wet passenger side floor mat after rain. Rumble strip vibration between 4th and 5th gear under light load. |
Toyota 4Runner in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201012400 mi | Main heating circuit board needed to be replaced. 1400$ for part alone. Under warranty. | ||
Aug 201457320 miC $1800 | Two front calipers seized at certain extent. Replaced both. | ||
Jul 201689560 miC $700 | both cv axcls were leaking. struts were bouncy. changed two front axcleside and all 4 shocks and struts. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Jul 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 2022182000 miUS $800 | Needed the regular 5k oil change and didn’t always drop into gear. Brake switch was going bad after 13 years. Also had brakes and transmission fluid changed. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Aug 2015 | |||
Aug 200814000 mi | Emblem came off driver side door ( the "L" in Limited ) | ||
Dec 2014120000 miUS $1100 | Full front brakes with rotors and calipers | ||
Jun 2015127000 miUS $650 | Transmission hose leak |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2008 - Nov 2015 | |||
Oct 2015101000 miUS $135 | Battery needed to be replaced. Original battery was 7 hrs old with 100k+ miles on it. |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2023 | |||
Jun 201787000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201695000 miUS $70 | The front stabilizer links were worn out. |
Toyota 4Runner in Alabama, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
Nov 201245000 miUS $125 | Check Engine Light was related to a faulty fuel cap that allowed oxygen to enter the engine and set of check engine light. Replaced Fuel Cap |
Toyota 4Runner in Utah, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 2017151000 miUS $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. | ||
Oct 2017154000 miUS $400 | Replaced a leaking water pump and radiator. |
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201632240 miC $150 | Calipers |
Toyota 4Runner in Utah, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2021 | |||
Jun 2016136000 miUS $156 | There was a noise on turning to left or right. A bolt was missing. | ||
Dec 2017140000 miUS $150 | there was a leak. |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2024 | |||
Jun 2015105000 miUS $80 | While replacing brake pads and rotors, found that the front passenger caliper had a seized piston (the inner rearward piston). Bought new brake calipers for all the wheels to head off any further issues. Everything is good now. | ||
May 2017167000 miUS $80 | Found the front driver side brake caliper had a seized piston. (Previously the passenger side was seized.) Replaced both front brake calipers. | ||
Aug 2017172000 miUS $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. | ||
May 2018206000 miUS $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... | ||
Aug 2019241000 miUS $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. | ||
Feb 2020250000 miUS $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. | ||
Oct 2021300000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Nov 201585000 miUS $560 | water pump was starting to leak. | ||
Jun 201690000 miUS $600 | drivers side front cv joint leaking grease. total replace |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018179000 miUS $13 | Rubber tailgate latch cover was turning to mush, ordered a new one on amazon for $13 and two screws later back to new. |
Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2018154000 miUS $500 | Front passenger side axle outer boot torn. Dealer replaced complete passenger side axle (claimed cheaper than just boot replacement). |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2017124000 miUS $300 | Replace CV shafts |
Toyota 4Runner in New Jersey, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201469000 mi | a/c was not cold |
Engine not specified
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200933000 mi | Sunroof Rattle |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
Dec 2014111000 miUS $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. | ||
Mar 2018152000 miUS $1550 | Had front axles repaired Had rear shocks replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Kansas, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
Aug 201466400 miUS $20 | Faulty fuel cap. Set codes and MIL concerning evap emissions system. Second OEM fuel cap to fail since bought new. | ||
Feb 2018108000 miUS $20 | Faulty fuel cap. Set codes and MIL concerning evap emissions system. Third OEM fuel cap to fail since car bought new in 2007. | ||
Jul 2022155000 miUS $300 | Wheel bearing(s) making noise. Replaced both. |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
Sep 201271000 miUS $500 | wheel bearing and bushings | ||
Sep 201389000 miUS $760 | seal in transfer case leaked | ||
Nov 201497000 miUS $100 | Check engine light came on. Dealer did code check. ($65). Said it was the gas cap, they replaced it and reset the code. Around($100). | ||
Sep 2016120000 miUS $740 | Needed cv boots both sides. And I replaced the calipers and pads. l added ss break lines. | ||
Sep 2017129000 miUS $667 | Secondary air intake bank a and b stuck open |
Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
May 2016125000 miC $550 | Shorted and burning alternator/generator that was worth it to pay a trusted shop to do. Dealer quoted 3.3, shop quoted 1.3 and my estimated DIY job would have been 4 hours. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Aug 2019 | |||
Sep 2012107000 miUS $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. | ||
Oct 2015141000 miUS $350 | Transfer case front output seal leak. | ||
Jul 2017172000 miUS $380 | Belt tensioner broken. | ||
Mar 2018184000 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 2018191000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Maryland, United States Jun 2016 - May 2021 | |||
Dec 2016104000 miUS $700 | Stuck front calipers, replaced both front calipers |
Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States May 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
Feb 2016131000 miUS $876 | CV Boots leaking and were replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
Feb 2015145700 miUS $27 | Check engine would illuminate. Tightening the gas cap would correct the problem for a little while. Replaced the gas cap. Suspected defective season on gas cap. Problem has not returned. | ||
Sep 2015153000 mi | 2 of 3 Heat shield fasteners worn through above the muffler. Removed the fasteners (10mm nuts) and placed fender washers behind them. Replaced fasteners. Total cost - 45 minutes in the garage. :-) | ||
Feb 2016155700 miUS $350 | Rear calipers were shot. Replaced both rear calipers with new loaded calipers and bled brake system. | ||
Mar 2017170000 miUS $800 | Alternator went. Must have been going for a little while because it took out the battery, rubbed the serpentine belt. Mechanic also found tensioner and idler pulley were also highly worn and needed replaced. | ||
Feb 2018180000 miUS $540 | Front calipers were replaced. Replaced front rotors and pads. |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2016 | |||
Nov 200820000 mi | Passenger airbag light intermittently turning on/off. |
Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States May 2007 - Oct 2011 | |||
Aug 201153000 mi | Leaky water pump - replaced. Vehicle has vibration at 1400 rpms. Found out later service bulletin fixes sister vehicle (Lexus), but not the Toyota. |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Jul 201024000 mi | Drive train has a binding problem that is COMMON on this Sport V8 edition, 2007. It feels like a bump after you come to a complete stop. There is no fix and Toyota is aware of the problem and will not fix it! All they'll do is lube it. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jul 2008 - Apr 2017 | |||
Nov 201333000 mi | OHV cam gear problem | ||
Jun 201539000 miUS $135 | battery failed; replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 201129760 miC $600 | Brakes, front axle. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201055000 miUS $100 | rear hatch button melted and failed. | ||
Jun 201480000 miUS $700 | Replaced both front CV shafts | ||
Dec 2016103000 miUS $1800 | Secondary air injection pump failure. |
Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada Oct 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
Aug 200915500 mi | Remove of Ipod feature. Didn't work properly and is a waste of money. | ||
Jun 201393000 miC $2136 | Water Pump replaced. Driver side strut leaking rear axel shaft seal replaced. | ||
Jan 201456180 miC $1000 | Catalytic converters need to be replaced. | ||
May 2014109280 miC $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. | ||
Jan 2015112840 miC $2400 | Brake pads were less than 2mm and bearings needed to be replaced. Waiting 2 months to do the repairs. | ||
Oct 2015119040 mi | Never repaired catalytic converter. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Aug 201157300 miUS $430 | Knocking noise at idle in mornings (1st start of the day). Turned out to be Fuel Pulsation Dampener, also Fuel Pump not holding pressure. Fuel pump covered by warranty. Also got the gas pedal recall done, and the TSB for sulfur smell, replaced catalytic converter. |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Oct 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
Sep 2017132000 miUS $725 | cv axles | ||
Jul 2022185000 miUS $2200 | ABS/master cylinder replacement |
Toyota 4Runner in New Mexico, United States Nov 2019 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2020177000 miUS $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. | ||
May 2021186000 miUS $1000 | Replaced most of the front suspension parts, along with the steering rack. All were worn and in various levels of failure. |
Toyota 4Runner in South Carolina, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 2017117000 miUS $1900 | Air injection pump and valves. |
Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 201891000 miUS $2400 | CV axles replaced up front (left and right) as they were leaking |
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Oct 2017113460 mi | engine failure, car is still at shop, sensor and computer replacements unsuccessful. looking for a replacement engine, but hard to find nearby with reasonable mileage. | ||
Jul 2018113460 miC $1600 | camshaft position sensor replaced, adjust timing belt and camshaft positions, problems caused by another shop new ECU installed |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
Toyota 4Runner in Oklahoma, United States May 2007 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 200810000 mi | Hood latch lever became disengaged from mounting. Reinstalled. No parts required, snapped back in place. |
Toyota 4Runner in Louisiana, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
Sep 201051000 mi | Lift gate handle area started to become sticky and gummy. Material was breaking down and would turn fingers black when you touched it. Part was ordered to replace it. |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 200931000 mi | Premium audio system would eject a CD when starting on a hot day. Also intermittant radio display when interior was hot. Radio/CD player was replaced with new unit. | ||
Mar 200932000 mi | Park Assist system intermittantly alarms while in reverse although there is nothing in the way. While in shop for park assist problem, technician disconnected the cable to the fuel door release so fuel could not be added. Service writer fixed the problem during return trip. | ||
Nov 201263700 miUS $77 | Lift gate switch failure. | ||
Mar 201367000 miUS $550 | Both front wheel bearings were worn out | ||
Dec 201373000 miUS $279 | front wheel bearing that was replaced earlier in year had failed. Earlier replacement was with OEM parts. | ||
Mar 2017100000 miUS $150 | Check engine, ABS, Traction, & stability lights on. Problem was worn gas cap which was replaced. | ||
Mar 2018104000 miUS $600 | Power steering pressure hose was leaking fluid. | ||
Jan 2022124000 miUS $1000 | Rear wheel bearings had worn out, causing a growling noise. |
Toyota 4Runner in Kentucky, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201270000 miUS $300 | warning lights |
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia (nation) Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
Aug 2018136400 mi$700 | Replaced rear differential assembly |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jun 2015110000 miUS $700 | Replaced alternator and battery. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201642000 miUS $20 | just replace the four tires. I probably entered it twice. But only done one time | ||
Jul 201642000 mi | The back door switch for open and close has a rubber cover. That rubber cover is actually melted - when I open or close the back door, push that feeling like pushing in a electrician's putty. | ||
Nov 201642500 miUS $850 | two sensors for tires needed to be replaced. All four tires seriously cracked and leaked air (9 years tires with 42K miles) |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2016128000 miUS $500 | Alternator went out, replaced alternator and belts |
Toyota 4Runner in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201384200 miUS $320 | During brake pad replacement the calipers could not open wide enough for the new pads...new calipers were installed. | ||
Oct 2017122000 miUS $900 | brakes and rotors and calipers | ||
Jan 2022160000 miUS $1007 | Power steering fluid leak. Replaced hoses and fluid reservoir. |
Toyota 4Runner in Hawaii, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201036000 mi | Two center console lights under the climate control knobs. Got a quote for $200 for those. I will likely go without. | ||
Mar 201147000 mi | New gas cap for the CHECK ENGINE. Not repaired - license plate light, front marker light, I'll be doing those myself, possibly with LED replacements just to try them. | ||
Sep 201151000 mi | Replaced a headlight. | ||
Sep 201262000 miUS $100 | Three bulbs in dash replaced | ||
Dec 201670000 miUS $20 | Leaking gas cap | ||
Aug 201780000 miUS $400 | Blower motor replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Tennessee, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 2016124700 miUS $1400 | Both front bearing assemblies replaced. Making a loud hum from front left. | ||
Oct 2017185000 miUS $2300 | Front brakes with both calipers and rotors replaced. Passenger side stabilizer bar bent. Replaced |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
May 201592000 miUS $100 | AC making grinding noise and not blowing cold air out of driver and passenger side. Now blowing cold out both sides, but still making some noise on clutch engage. | ||
Mar 2017114000 miUS $450 | Front brake lower piston rusted and seized in the caliper. I had to replace both front calipers. Appears to be know problem with this Gen 4runner | ||
Aug 2017180000 miUS $486 | Alternator was not charging the battery |
Toyota 4Runner in Quebec, Canada Aug 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
Sep 200917360 mi | fog light replace bc of condensation in the light | ||
Mar 201022320 mi | rust on the tail gate. | ||
Mar 201133480 mi | replaced rear differential due to leak that was not able to be sealed | ||
Feb 201567240 miC $1050 | Changed radiator Boot |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 20071000 mi | over-torqued and fractured lug bolts broken wheel lugbolt- overtorqued | ||
May 201534000 miUS $90 | Faulty gas cap seal tripped check engine light Ran diagnostic, replaced gas cap |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2021 | |||
Feb 200920000 mi | Sound coming from front right suspension. Could not replicate. Owner thinks it might be a CV joint. |
Toyota 4Runner in New Jersey, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2022131772 miUS $875 | CV joint boots were torn. New axles were installed. |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201349500 miUS $800 | When I brought the truck in for a routine oil change, the tech noticed that the water pump was leaking. I'm out of warranty by time but it since I only had 49,000 miles, they tried to convince Toyota to warranty it. They didn't. | ||
Jun 201665000 miUS $200 | Thermostat gasket was leaking, required removing the intake manifold (and replacing that gasket too). | ||
Mar 201870000 miUS $800 | Leaking rear shock Leaking water pump |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201183300 miUS $650 | Wheel bearing | ||
Nov 201499000 miUS $108 | Rf wheel bearing replaced. Unusual wear due to hard off roading. |
Toyota 4Runner in South Carolina, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2022149000 miUS $895 | shocks and strut replacement |
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2022243000 miUS $5000 | New brakes and rotor The Abs system lights are on Alternator went out |
Toyota 4Runner in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201268440 miC $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. | ||
Feb 201492000 miC $40 | interior bulb for dash display | ||
Feb 2017130200 miC $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) | ||
Jul 2018153760 miC $210 | driver seat side bolster was blown out upholstery new leather panel sewn in | ||
Mar 2022194680 miC $4000 | Unknown cause. Drive belts shredded while on long drive, damaging power steering unit, part of radiator, water pump. Crank seal was damaged (might be initial cause, dramatic weather changes where I live, -35-40 C/F about the same). Likely damaged alternator. |
Toyota 4Runner in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 2016146320 miC $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. | ||
Dec 2016152520 mi | Tailgate latch ordered | ||
Jan 2017 | Tailgate: replaced latch (seized up, could not clean/repair). Also replaced rear wiper motor and arm: the shaft to which the arm attaches was broken long ago - as tailgate was opened for the latch, good time to replace, | ||
Mar 2017157480 miC $120 | Rear right brake caliper seized. Replaced caliper and pads. | ||
Dec 2017173600 miC $1000 | Lower control arm replaced followed by alignment. Had bad front left lower ball joint. | ||
Feb 2018178560 miC $700 | oil seals Stabilizer bar bushings loose, replaced. Made clonking/rattling noise from time to time on drivers side front. | ||
Apr 2018179800 miC $110 | rear right caliper seized. NAPA part fitted a year ago | ||
Mar 2021248000 miC $4000 | Four shocks (original OEM lasted well), both front drive axles |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jun 2014135000 miUS $40 | The rear wheel seal required replacement. The gear oil was replaced at the same time. |
Toyota 4Runner in New Jersey, United States May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201768000 miUS $700 | calipers |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Oct 2019 | |||
Jul 201781000 miUS $250 | Radiator was leaking on drivers side, lower. Replaced with Denso, new hoses, t-stat, cap and new Toyota fluid. Pump had no leaks. | ||
Aug 201781000 miUS $664 | Drivers Inner boot was torn on smaller clamp side and leaking. Replaced inner and outer boot with Toyota parts. Very messy job but got it done. Pass. side is still fine but will need to be replaced at some point as the boot is dry rotted and slightly cracking. Car has been wandering and handling fairly badly for a little while. Mostly noticeable on longer highway drives. Entire front end (ball joints, bushings, wheel bearings, etc) was checked with no issues. Steering rack bushings are a bit worn. Replaced all 4 shocks with aftermarket. Seemed to help for a week and then the problem was noticed again. Should have replaced the coils as well. |
Toyota 4Runner in Tennessee, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2019 | |||
Feb 2016146000 miUS $120 | Truck produced a slight shudder before shifting out of over drive at slow speeds. Exchanged all trans fluid with factory fluid; no leaks detected; appears prior owner under-filled trans at recent drain and fill. Problem solved. | ||
Sep 2017168000 miUS $50 | Rear shocks went out after having been replaced at 120,000 miles. May be due to heavy towing combined with off-road use. Gas strut broke off the rear hatch sending the strut through window shattering it. The strut was replaced preventatively only 10,000 miles prior. Needless to say I'm trying a non-Toyota sourced part this time. | ||
Nov 2018179000 miUS $100 | Driver rear axel seal. Replaced axel seal for drained and filled the rear differential. |
Toyota 4Runner in Connecticut, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 2017104000 miUS $45 | Replace rear window weatherstripping | ||
Sep 2017112000 miUS $110 | OEM battery showing signs of leakage. Found casing cracked under retainer strap. Also replace positive terminal clamp on cable, as it had been significantly corroded away. I believe the battery retainer strap was over tightened by mechanic when the battery was changed. | ||
Nov 2017120000 miUS $20 | Track fault in TPMS system. Light constantly on. Added jumper to ECU harness to turn light off until this spring when getting new rims, tpms sensors and tires. | ||
Dec 2017120000 miUS $350 | Replace leaking radiator Flush cooling system | ||
Sep 2018136000 miUS $900 | New pads, rotors and calipers in front L&R Replace both front half shafts. Outers had torn, ran them until noisy and had replaced. Saved labor on front end work as system repairs overlap. | ||
Jul 2021195000 miUS $450 | Brakes were spongy |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
Mar 2017116000 miUS $45 | Replaced rear door open button (located below the license plate light). |
Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 200917360 mi | VSA light on, check engine light on, VSA off light on; because of the gas tank cap rubber seal need to be replaced. | ||
Jun 2018110980 mi | Replaced water pump grease leaking, [tie rod] replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Jul 2017 - Nov 2019 | |||
Sep 201773000 miUS $100 | Had to free up 4wd/low range actuators. Lack of use under the previous ownership left them sticky and immovable. Fixed with electricity and logic; I applied 15v direct to the actuator motors via the computer control harness. I win... I rule. | ||
Mar 2018181000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jan 201023000 mi | Heavy Mechanical "clunking" sound when pulling a hard left turn. Defect was present since new. After 2 routine maintenance services, they have not been able to identify the root cause. |
Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
Feb 2013101400 mi | replace rear differential |
Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2018112000 miUS $250 | CV boot leaking, CV axle shaft replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Nov 201154000 miUS $700 | Power steering pump went out |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jun 201356000 miUS $130 | Noticed dried coolant below water pump during routine inspection. Replaced water pump. Noticed hundreds black flecks in Toyota's "10-year/100k mi" factory filled coolant so flushed and refilled with Zerex Asian Vehicle coolant. |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2022 | |||
Sep 2017165000 miUS $475 | Replaced all four rubber boots on front axel including two CV boots, aligned front end. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Dec 2011 - Nov 2022 | |||
Nov 201378000 mi | Rear hatch rubber sensor melted. Door wouldnt open as obstacle was jammed in door jamb. Latch still works, but sticky rubber residue on it. Also rigged a manual emergency opener incase latch gives way. | ||
Jan 2019102000 miUS $131 | Replaced exterior window belt trim for all 4 windows due to the front ones wearing due to age. | ||
Apr 2019102000 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. | ||
May 2019102 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. | ||
Jul 2020109000 mi | Noticed water leak from sunroof. Removed debris clogging right front passenger side drain port on top of vehicle. | ||
Dec 2020110000 miUS $58 | The Harmon Backer amplifier failed. I had to connect the wiring to the head unit built in amplifier. Yellow/blue wire in radio harness doesn't carry 12v battery power. Had to bypass. The sound is now better than before. | ||
Jan 2021110000 miUS $74 | Idler pulley#1 bearing started to grind. Ordered suitable replacement as well as the second idler #1 and 2 along with serpentine belt. Operational back to normal. Idler tensioner pulley still good condition. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
May 201267000 miUS $175 | Oxygen sensor replaced. | ||
Dec 201495000 miUS $250 | Stuck left front caliper |
Engine not specified
Toyota 4Runner in Virginia, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
Oct 2013111300 miUS $450 | calipers front |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States - Apr 2008 | |||
Apr 2008 | Steering shaft replaced under warranty |
Toyota 4Runner in Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 200834000 miUS $30 | Driver's side front strut was ruptured and replaced under warranty. |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201579200 miUS $400 | Power steering pump replaced, was making noise |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Jul 201071800 miUS $79 | Only had cold air coming out of right two a/c vents. | ||
Jan 201163200 miUS $80 | a/c not cold. found small leak. Added freon! | ||
Mar 2012101000 mi | Rear differential noisy and going bad. |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 201793000 miUS $300 | O-2 sensor |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in Alabama, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2013 | Replaced backlight for the climate control LCD. Factory Amplifier failed. | ||
Jul 201396700 miUS $50 | Replaced bad water inlet seal and thermostat. Roof rack cap fell off. | ||
Mar 2018148000 miUS $700 | Power steering leak. Power steering hoses were replaced. | ||
Jun 2018152000 miUS $1000 | Leaking steering rack replaced. | ||
Nov 2021171000 miUS $200 | New battery installed |
Toyota 4Runner in Iowa, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
Dec 201589000 miUS $120 | Waterpump / Timing belt replacement (90K Service) water pump had small leak. Lower skid plate shield bolts snapped during oil change due to oxidation. | ||
Mar 201690000 miUS $450 | Paint blistering off of wheels. Blasted and powdercoated. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 2015118000 miUS $5 | Backlight in multi-functional display panel burned out. thought it would be a major problem, but it turned out to be an easy, ten-minute fix (from Youtube) and a light bulb cost of about $5. Dealer charges an hour. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States May 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
Feb 2015196400 miUS $1500 | EGR air pump and valve failure |
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 2015113500 miUS $68 | passenger side cv axle boot was torn. Bought complete new cv axle and installed myself. | ||
Sep 2016135000 miUS $265 | Alternator failed. Replaced with toyota remanufactured. |
Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Jan 201044020 mi | Exaust maifold replace. Bought the vehicle used from the dealership and they said there was a small leak so they are replacing it so I do not know the cost. | ||
Dec 201061380 miC $1200 | Pneumatic cylinder on air ride suspension corrosion extend warranty would not cover | ||
Oct 201168200 miC $500 | Right side exhaust manifold replaced. Found out that the left side was also replace prior to me purchasing the vehicle. | ||
Mar 201277500 miC $2200 | air conditioner compressor failure |
Toyota 4Runner in Alaska, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
Mar 200910000 mi | Replaced catalytic converters due to sulfur smell. |
Toyota 4Runner in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201499200 miC $240 | Broken parking brake cable pin on rear right wheel. | ||
Dec 2014105400 miC $1200 | Right rear brake calliper broken. Replaced. | ||
Jul 2016118000 miC $90 | Loose/rusted heat shield above muffler | ||
Sep 2017133300 miC $450 | Front right axle replaced due to failed cv boot | ||
Mar 2018139500 miC $500 | Seized rear caliper. Replaced both rear calipers, discs and pads. |
Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2021 | |||
Nov 200829000 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. | ||
Dec 200832000 mi | Previously ordered interior trim part was installed by dealer. | ||
Apr 201267000 mi | The 4 bolts on the engine skid plate had been stripped from use of air wrench to remove and replace them during oil changes. 11 of 13 services had been done by selling dealer. They re-tapped and/or re-configure 3 of the 4 bolts at no charge. | ||
May 2016107300 miUS $500 | Replaced leaking crank seal. |
Toyota 4Runner in West Virginia, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Nov 2013151000 miUS $475 | Overdrive gear has gone out | ||
Dec 2013153000 miUS $250 | Wheel bearings in both front wheels |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
Mar 201460000 mi | Blown subwoofer HVAC control module needed to be replaced due to failed back light Clunking was heard in drive train, required lubrication through onboard zerk fittings. | ||
Sep 2018111000 miUS $100 | TPMS sensor ran out of batteries, replaced sensor |
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 2014110000 miUS $1200 | Replace alternator |
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2016 | |||
Nov 201070000 miUS $100 | Replaced all five window seals because original ones were dry rotted. |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
Aug 2016184000 miUS $500 | Frozen brake calipers. Replaced all four. Replaced front brake lines. | ||
Oct 2016185000 miUS $100 | Rusted hardware. Needed replacement. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 2015127300 miUS $50 | CV boot ripped. Service plan offered to replace axel and CV boot. $50 deductible | ||
Dec 2015138000 miUS $755 | Left shock needed replacement Right cv boot torn | ||
Nov 2016154100 miUS $500 | cracked radiator. replaced with aftermarket. |
Toyota 4Runner in Montana, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 2015142000 miUS $100 | Thermostat Stuck open. Flushed system and replaced Thermostat |
Toyota 4Runner in North Dakota, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2021120000 miUS $500 | cv axels replaced |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Mar 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
May 2018290000 miUS $500 | New brake rotors & pads. New brackets for drivetrain. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2020 | |||
Oct 2017149000 miUS $1500 | DTC codes saying heated O2 sensor, actually two bad Cats. Cats and headers are 1 piece. Previous repair to Cats and welds from different metals, Possible air leak into exhaust flow damaged Cat's. Bought a set of Flowmater Cats installed as replacement. Should have done this repair earlier. Engine runs like new. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 201694000 miUS $832 | oil leak, valve gasket and oil pan gasket replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Aug 2013123000 miUS $150 | Brake Light switch replacement | ||
Feb 2016183000 miUS $611 | Steering angle sensor was failing and needed to be replaced | ||
Jun 2016185000 miUS $650 | Rear axel sagging |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
Oct 201038000 mi | Clogged condensation drain. Clogged condensation drain. | ||
Mar 201148000 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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201380000 miUS $650 | broken strut | ||
May 2016115100 miUS $430 | alternator failed. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2017172000 miUS $100 | Frozen Calipers |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - May 2013 | |||
Dec 2012104160 miC $200 | The shields over the catalytic converter needed replacing. |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
Mar 201154000 miUS $100 | Light bulb housing for page side fog light rusted. Light assembly ordered | ||
Jul 201262200 miUS $680 | Replaced brake pads and rotor in front. Rebuilt calipers (jammed) front and back. Bolt to fasten heat shield between muffler and underbody of car rusted. Heat shield fell onto muffler. Needed to be removed by dealer. |
Toyota 4Runner in New Jersey, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
Dec 201393000 miUS $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. | ||
Apr 2017144000 miUS $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). |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
Oct 201163000 miUS $240 | Put in new head lights, battery, spark plugs. Replaced rear wheel speed sensor. |
Toyota 4Runner in Kansas, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
Apr 2013115800 miUS $60 | Worn out passenger front cv boot. Replaced cv axle. | ||
Oct 2013124700 miUS $500 | Replaced front and rear shocks. | ||
Dec 2013128000 miUS $12 | Replaced broken wheel stud. Replaced all 6 on passenger front hub. While the stud might have been over-tightened, they seem to be made of overly soft metal. | ||
Apr 2015148500 miUS $150 | Stiff steering. I did a Power steering fluid flush with Toyota ATF. Did not help. Took the vehicle to Toyota. They agreed that the steering effort was above average. Replaced Power Steering pump. Intermediate shaft u-joint not rusty. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201186000 miUS $10 | Replaced all four rotors, brake pads, both front brake calipers (seized). Replaced LED backlight bulbs (burnt out) | ||
Jul 2013103000 miUS $400 | Front calipers froze (2nd time). Replaced calipers, rotors, and pads. Transmission cooling lines corroded, leaking. | ||
Jun 2015120000 miUS $800 | Replaced both front axles (torn CV boot) | ||
Jun 2017141000 miUS $300 | Replaced exhaust |
Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Mar 2013119000 miUS $300 | front caliper pistons siezed. damaged rotors and brake pads. | ||
Jun 2013125000 miUS $186 | Cooling system Radiator leaking at tank seam. Replace radiator and coolant. | ||
Mar 2015152000 miUS $95 | replace right front caliper due to seized pistons. |
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Oct 2014113700 miUS $400 | Replace driver side front wheel bearing |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
Mar 201381000 miUS $40 | Exhaust tip rusted off muffler. | ||
Nov 201386100 mi | Drivers side Tie-rod replaced | ||
Apr 201489500 miUS $350 | Replaced Driver side and Passenger side Lower Control arms. Replaced Passenger side Tie Rod | ||
Sep 201494000 miUS $250 | Lower Piston on the calipers were frozen. Had to replace both Drivers and passenger side calipers |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States May 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
Aug 200814000 mi | ABS, VSC and other brake related warning lights came on. Also had trouble getting out of 4WD with center differential locked. Dealer found no problem and reset computer. | ||
Oct 200817000 mi | Check engine and all brake lights came on. The problem was the carbon canister which was replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 2013118000 miUS $15 | Dashboard bulb | ||
Dec 2016163000 miUS $450 | Front wheel bearings and hubs |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Apr 200947000 mi | replaced shocks. All four were leaking fluid. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200950000 miUS $600 | Seized calipers on front rotors. |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 200945000 miUS $250 | Remove and replace front tie rod ends Front left window regulator replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - Nov 2019 | |||
Nov 2015135000 miUS $640 | Lower piston on driver side front brake caliper froze. Likely cause is rust due to operation in mid-west winter road conditions. | ||
Apr 2016141300 miUS $150 | O2 sensor fault- sensor 1 bank 1 | ||
Jun 2016143000 miUS $440 | Upstream o2 sensor- different than the one previously replaced, but on same side | ||
Sep 2017151500 miUS $500 | Refreshed the A/C system. Blowing ice cold now. First time I've had to do this | ||
Jan 2018155500 miUS $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! | ||
Feb 2018155000 miUS $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! | ||
May 2019167000 miUS $2000 | Replace calipers, lines, rotors, and pads all around. Majority of calipers were sticking (known issue on front calipers). Also topped off AC. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 2012143000 mi | Inner CV boot ripped Transmission cooler line ft under radiator, Radiator, Transmission fluid. Heat shield above muffler, Exhaust gasket all had to be replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
Mar 2017110000 mi | Brakes make squeaking noise while braking lightly. Replaced "caliper parts kit". Fixed for approx 3-4 weeks. Vehicle will be returning for repair again. | ||
May 2017112000 miUS $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. | ||
Apr 2018117000 miUS $100 | Alternator failed, replaced with OEM refurbished |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
Aug 2016113000 miUS $1500 | Heavy vibration in rear, pinion bearings and gears. Seal blew. Rear needed to be replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2019 | |||
Jun 2017137000 miUS $500 | CV Joint boots completely torn open. Replaced both axles. |
Toyota 4Runner in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 201860000 miUS $1000 | Brake Calipers replacement |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Feb 2021 - Dec 2022 | |||
Apr 2021142000 miUS $4500 | Struts, tie rod(s)? Ball joint(s)? |
Toyota 4Runner in Oregon, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2017128802 miUS $150 | LEDs in left tail light were going out |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Apr 2016 - Feb 2018 | |||
Apr 2016158000 miUS $1700 | Head gasket, exhaust manifold | ||
Dec 2016167000 miUS $20 | door actuator on 2 doors, I did the repair myself, this would have cost $1000 at the dealer FYI. | ||
May 2017172000 miUS $900 | CV boot |
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jul 2019 | |||
May 201673320 miC $150 | pulsating in brakes caused by seized caliper (one of four pistons). replaced with new pads. pulsating is gone. | ||
Feb 201793000 miC $60 | seized rear caliper replaced & pads | ||
Oct 201799820 mi | bypassed leaking cooler line under front skid plate. trans ran fine even though was down 2L! topped up & ran new copper line in place of steel | ||
Jan 2018107880 miC $250 | 1 caliper seized. Brakes pulsating so new rotors & pads |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Feb 2015125000 miUS $300 | Boot had slight leak, cv joint still good so boots replaced only | ||
Aug 2015141300 miUS $400 | Alternator went out | ||
May 2016151600 miUS $350 | Rotors warped, calipers seized | ||
Jul 2018169000 miUS $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 |
Toyota 4Runner in Iowa, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 201391000 mi | Upon doing 100k mile service it was noted there was small leak in the radiator when filled FULL. If kept a little under full there was no issue. |
Toyota 4Runner in New Jersey, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201487200 miUS $600 | Driver and Passenger axles needed replace. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 2015137000 mi | Muffler failed days after taking delivery of used vehicle. Implied 30 day warranty for state of Massachusetts on sale of used vehicle. | ||
Jun 2015142000 miUS $650 | Passenger side front strut failed. Replaced both. | ||
Nov 2015148000 miUS $300 | Oxygen sensor replaced | ||
Feb 2016150700 miUS $80 | Heat shield for catalytic converter finally rusted off and fell into the drive shaft cavity, causing a horrible scraping sound. | ||
Sep 2016160000 miUS $695 | Slipping, shuddering. Tech found shards of metal in transmission fluid Truck failed to start sometimes | ||
Dec 2016180000 miUS $180 | Boot on axle ripped and exposed U-joint. Axle replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in New Mexico, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
Oct 2015147200 miUS $400 | Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. It seems that it was long overdue with 10 years and over 145K miles on it. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 2016101000 miUS $460 | Radiator Replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Mar 201272000 miUS $50 | Hood shocks went bad. Hood would not stay open. |
Toyota 4Runner in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
May 2014150600 miUS $500 | Leaking gasket. | ||
Oct 2014158000 miUS $400 | Front passenger wheel bearing had been making shuddering noise for several months. Replaced. |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
Toyota 4Runner in Peru Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Apr 200846500 mi | Cold air from AC not blowing through driver´s side, only blowing through passenger side. |
Engine not specified
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200736000 mi | sunroof rattle, replaced new by manufacturer |
270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2016128200 miUS $140 | Alternator failed and was replaced. |
270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Oct 201073000 miUS $100 | 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. Transmission vibrating (google 'rumble strip transmission issue') between 40 and 45 mph under light acceleration. Only happens if shifter in 'D,' never in '4'. Drained and refilled fluid 4x. Probably need to replace torque converter. | ||
Apr 201179000 mi | Driver side rear window shattered for no apparent reason. No one was in the truck at the time. The glass appeared to have broke from the inside of the truck out. The truck was in my driveway and it was during the day. Replaced it myself. Symptoms gradually went away after the last transmission fluid drain and fill. I consider the problem solved as I have not had the symptom for several months now. | ||
Aug 201183000 mi | Very noticeable ticking sound when engine cold, can be heard very easily outside truck or from inside with windows down when taking off from a stop. I believe it's the dreaded Toyota V8 cracked exhaust manifold problem on the passenger side. |
Toyota 4Runner in Virginia, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
Feb 2015109000 miUS $652 | Calipers frozen on front. |
Toyota 4Runner in Utah, United States May 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 2016152000 miUS $5 | Turn signal stopped working. Replaced bulb. Lasted about 15 minutes of driving. Blew bulb again. Then other side blew as well. Haven't had time to find a fix, but it should be simply replacing the connectors in addition to the bulbs. Fixed the turn signals by removing bulbs and repositioning them in the socket. Then I sold the vehicle. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 2015129000 miUS $550 | Right outer tie-rod had play & was replaced cracked exhaust manifolds finally replaced. | ||
Mar 2016131000 mi | Frozen front caliper (again), inboard lower piston seized. Replaced caliper under warranty. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2015142500 mi | Got a letter from Toyota saying they were repairing cracked or sticky dashboards for certain year 4runner Avalon etc Replaced radiator, found to be leaking when I took the car in to see if it qualified for the dash repair. Parts for both ordered on one trip, replaced on a second. | ||
Sep 2016155000 miUS $500 | Transmission hose blew. Replaced 3 hoses. | ||
May 2017169000 miUS $400 | CV boots were cracked. Never been replaced and were just old. A few other maintenance items such as fluids |
Toyota 4Runner in Kentucky, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201059000 miUS $80 | Skid plate bolts rusted tight. Needed to be drilled out and tapped. | ||
Oct 201065000 miUS $50 | Took to shop due to squeak from chassis - unknown cause. Mechanic discovered leaking, non-functioning shock absorber. | ||
Dec 201066000 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 2016107000 miUS $600 | All four brake calipers had one or more seized pistons and had to be replaced. Wear items were not included in the cost. | ||
Aug 2016109000 miUS $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. | ||
Oct 2016109700 miUS $500 | Alternator died. Battery warning light was on all day, but ignored until it was too late. | ||
Nov 2016110700 mi | ABS, Stability & Check Engine light on. ABS and stability control disabled. Checked codes & showed "evaporative". Fixed by replacing old gas cap with new and clearing codes. | ||
May 2021154000 miUS $533 | Leaking transmission fluid fouled oxygen sensors. Replace leaking gasket, fluid & O2 sensor. | ||
Jan 2022158000 miUS $600 | Light racing upper control arms replaced due to worn out bushings. Was causing inner tire wear. |
Toyota 4Runner in Connecticut, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Dec 201434000 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. | ||
Mar 201535000 miUS $2600 | 4Runner has hydraulic cross suspension. Worth it but expensive. Brakes needed calipers to be replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jul 201132000 miUS $103 | Sunroof got stuck open. Originally told $2700 to replace entire unit, but they subsequently got it working again. |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 200926000 mi | Replaced valve readers as low pressure tire light kept coming on. | ||
Apr 201031000 miUS $400 | very small clip on bottom of rear window clipping two rubber ends together. |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
Feb 2017167000 miUS $300 | Injection system |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
May 2014105100 miUS $900 | Right front axle boot was torn and axle needed to be replaced. | ||
Feb 2015109900 miUS $600 | Boot cover ripped - Replaced right axle |
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 200732000 mi | Rear U joint replaced under warranty |
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 2012144000 miUS $430 | Both emission control valves (heads) were stuck closed and had to be replaced. The third emission control valve had to be replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
Feb 201889463 miUS $650 | Replace front axle boots | ||
Mar 201890637 miUS $103 | Replaced TPMS sensor |
Toyota 4Runner in Louisiana, United States May 2007 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 200734000 mi | Upon acceleration from stop or at braking stop bang noise accompanied by a thud as if rear ended happens intermittently. Dealer unable to duplicate even though Lexus has recall for same problem. | ||
Dec 201084291 mi | Dealer says Toyota is aware of transmission yoke problem (bang sound rear ended feel). Dealer says no fix. Outright lie. | ||
May 2013112500 mi | Binding driveshaft. | ||
Jun 2013112000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2020 | |||
Jul 201576880 miC $1400 | Replaced front calipers, rotors and pads. Stuck Piston in caliper |
Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2021 | |||
Feb 2018129000 miUS $235 | Replaced front driver side drive linkage because CV boot was torn and leaking grease. | ||
May 2019145000 miUS $1400 | Secondary air injection pump failure and replacement |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2017 | |||
Mar 2014100000 miUS $80 | Mud flap detached, scraping tire. Harsh NE winter. | ||
Feb 2016121000 miUS $90 | CEL, VSC, VDC lights on. New gas cap required. | ||
Feb 2017130000 miUS $1599 | Exhaust pipe from manifold rotted through. |
Toyota 4Runner in Kansas, United States Apr 2006 - Feb 2014 | |||
Jan 200612000 mi | Defective tailgate control module replaced. Apparently affected many of this model year. | ||
Jan 201281000 mi | Tire sensor needed reprogramming. |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
Apr 2018124000 miUS $50 | emissions related lights issue |
Toyota 4Runner in Nevada, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
Nov 2015124000 miUS $800 | Rear door would not open. Probably caused my accidentally driving the car on dusty roads without the rear door being secure. Rear window would not open | ||
Jan 2016US $350 | Rear door latch now working |
Toyota 4Runner in Tennessee, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jan 201063700 mi | 4runner took 4-5 full seconds to start when weather was cooler. This is the 3rd time it's been in for this but they always claimed it was normal. They replaced the entire fuel pump after noticing a fuel pressure drop as the car sat parked. |
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States May 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
May 200838800 miUS $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 | ||
Jun 200939000 miUS $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. | ||
Jul 200940000 miUS $60 | TPMS keeps malfunctioning. Had to haved it repaired elsewhere. Even with ext. warranty.. Toyota Dealer told me to go to pound sand, more of less. | ||
Feb 201047000 miUS $887 | Had to replace the rear shocks. They failed very early in the life of the auto. | ||
Jul 201161000 mi | Had to replace the Front Struts @ $600.00 |
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2012223800 miUS $8 | Head gasket leak into #6 cylinder. I fixed it with GM stop leak tablets. It hasn't leaked since putting in the tablets. |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 2015135300 miUS $225 | Replaced CV boot on the driver's side |
Toyota 4Runner in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 2015130000 miUS $3300 | Leaking head gasket |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2016 | |||
Feb 2011126500 miUS $800 | front differential oil seal leak on driver's side | ||
Apr 2011129000 miUS $245 | right front differential oil seal was slowly weeping gear oil | ||
Jul 2015209000 miUS $564 | Right front wheel bearing broke and damaged the hub. Otherwise the repair would have cost much less. | ||
Dec 2015214000 miUS $190 | Radiator with small leak. Easily replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Connecticut, United States May 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
Nov 2015113600 miUS $700 | Muffler and tail pipe replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 2015173000 miUS $504 | Replaced front left hub assemblv, bearing and seal. Replaced rear inner pinion bearing and seal Drain and fill rear axle. | ||
Nov 2016175800 mi | Replaced dashboard. Replaced bearings in rear end. | ||
Jan 2017180000 mi | Rear end problem again. Replacing same rear end parts. |
Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States Nov 2007 - Sep 2013 | |||
Sep 2013126000 miUS $3500 | Blown head gasket, replaced head gasket and re-machined the left and right head. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
May 2014116000 miUS $75 | front passenger lock mechanism replaced with rebuilt unit from ebay. |
Toyota 4Runner in Tennessee, United States Dec 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
Dec 201495000 miUS $800 | AC evaporator replaced. | ||
Jul 2015101000 miUS $500 | Cv axles needed to be replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2007 - Apr 2012 | |||
Aug 201060000 miUS $350 | Needed front brakes done. Said R & L calipers needed replaced. Inner piston frozen. Rotors fine. Bought rebuilt lifetime warranty calipers. Saved $500. | ||
Dec 201178000 miUS $260 | Driver side front 1/2 axle replaced because grease boot leaking. | ||
Jan 201280000 miUS $449 | The steering wheel felt very heavy to turn. First the replaced steering fluid to no resolve, and then returned with problem worse and they replaced lower steering shaft. Bad u joint. | ||
Mar 201282000 miUS $75 | Front calpers went bad lower piston sticking on both left in right side. purchase aftermarket parts previously so this time warranty on parts just paid labor |
Toyota 4Runner in Indiana, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2021 | |||
Aug 2015158700 miUS $150 | Replaced rotors, calipers, pads. Bled brake lines. Left axle had torn boot. Replaced entire left axle. | ||
May 2016171700 mi | Company recall to replace the dash. It took two trips because they didn't properly reconnect the odometer reset button. | ||
May 2017182000 miUS $80 | LF caliper froze. Replaced caliper and rotor on the drivers side only. | ||
Feb 2020216000 miUS $50 | Replace Right front wheel hub and bearing | ||
Aug 2020221000 miUS $250 | Replaces both right and left front calipers and pads. Did not replace rotors. |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
Mar 201398000 miUS $165 | Stuck RF brake caliper. Replaced them both. | ||
May 2014112000 mi | My left front brake caliper seized again. I replaced it under warranty, but had to do a complete brake job (rotors and all) because the rotor was so hot it became warped. It pretty much needed pads anyway (40%) but annoying about the caliper |
Toyota 4Runner in New Jersey, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
Mar 2016102000 miUS $3000 | 4wd actuator failed. Needed replacement. Finally fixed on third visit. | ||
Jun 2016111000 miUS $200 | A/C re-charge |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
Dec 2009100000 miUS $387 | Front hub bearings replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada Nov 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jun 2017200880 mi | ignition coils malfunctioning | ||
Aug 2017201580 miC $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. | ||
Sep 2017203360 miC $2000 | head gasket replacement | ||
Oct 2017203360 miC $250 | tail gate latch motor had to be replaced. car is sold now. |
Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 2017181000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 2017140000 miUS $300 | Right front wheel bearing replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in South Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 200958000 mi | Originally, the steering rack was bad, new one ordered. | ||
Feb 201059800 miUS $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. | ||
Mar 201059000 miUS $266 | Replaced seized brake caliper Brake caliper had siezed causing excessive heat and friction. Replaced caliper. |
Toyota 4Runner in Maryland, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
Feb 2011100000 miUS $410 | Check engine light. I bought code reader and code was for oxygen sensor. Dealer came to same conclusion independently and replaced the sensor. No more problems. | ||
Aug 2011104300 miUS $225 | Air conditioning not cooling. No leak detected, over half the refrigerant capacity was added and worked fine thereafter. | ||
Feb 2013119200 miUS $700 | Replaced O2 Sensor Changed Spark Plugs | ||
Mar 2015140000 miUS $500 | retaining clip for cv boot leaking on one side and missing on the other. |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018200000 miUS $100 | Starter started to fail and needed to be replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201684000 miUS $200 | Check Engine Light - timing adjustment. Still a problem. | ||
Mar 201788000 miUS $300 | Alternator replaced. Battery replaced. Both OEM. | ||
Apr 201788000 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 201897000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States May 2017 - May 2022 | |||
Sep 2018148000 miUS $600 | Replaced alternator which stopped providing a charge. | ||
Jan 2020158000 miUS $900 | Replaced brake pads and rotors on all four wheels. | ||
Jun 2020159000 miUS $1200 | Had to replace a leaking A/C line inside the car. Required taking the entire dash apart. | ||
Dec 2021164000 miUS $550 | Replaced the alternator again. The original Toyota alternator failed in 2018 and the subsequent alternators are cheap and fail. | ||
May 2022166000 mi | The blower motor completely failed in July 2022, two months after I sold the truck to my parents. |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
Aug 2015113000 miUS $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. | ||
Dec 2015116000 miUS $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. | ||
Sep 2016121000 miUS $350 | Humming sound from front end. Replaced both front wheel bearings, passenger side was damaged and causing the noise. | ||
Nov 2017128000 miUS $100 | Replaced alternator | ||
Jan 2018130000 miUS $120 | Replaced downstream O2 sensors. Check engine light with code P0430 had occured 3 times in 3 months. | ||
Jul 2018131000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Indiana, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2014196800 miUS $350 | Noisy right front wheel bearing replaced. | ||
Jun 2017190000 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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201072000 miUS $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. | ||
Feb 201291000 miUS $1200 | Front brake calipers suffered frozen pistons, a known issue for these units. Cost includes pads, rotors and brake hoses (preventive) as well. | ||
Mar 2013106000 mi | Fuel filler cap failed and no longer would remain firmly seated, resulting in activation of "check engine" lights, and warning lights indication deactivation of stability and traction control systems. | ||
Aug 2013113600 miUS $100 | Replaced rear shock absorbers with upgraded Bilstein units. Rear units worn, performing poorly. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2023 | |||
Apr 2015139000 miUS $1000 | shop notice the left axle broken in addition to rear brakes worn. left rear caliper was broken too | ||
Jul 2015140000 miUS $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 | ||
Sep 2015141000 miUS $1300 | oxygen sensors replaced with original parts front and back all 4 of them In addition joints of cat converter were rusted and emitting exhaust onto the o2 sensors- required new weld joints | ||
Nov 2015143000 miUS $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 | ||
Dec 2015142000 miUS $700 | air bag sensor faulty | ||
Apr 2016149000 miUS $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 | ||
Jun 2016149000 miUS $480 | muffler and tail pipe replacement | ||
Jul 2016154000 miUS $370 | faulty air bag sensor on steering wheel tripped | ||
Aug 2016155500 miUS $240 | muffler gone bad rear shocks leaking air condition weak | ||
Feb 2017163000 miUS $300 | environment console - leds bulbs blown for environment control mechanic claims new console required | ||
Jun 2017163000 miUS $15 | drilled screws to remove rear registration plate rusted led holders. replaced led bulbs and new screws. i used youtube for instruction to replace in 30mins after mechanic wanted $100 | ||
Aug 2017166000 miUS $24 | drop in 50% engine performance on pedal acceleration- 5 sec delay reaction. 10oz of lucas upper cylinder treatment on next gas tank fill - problem went away engines with over 100k milleage has worn piston rings which create friction - lucas fuel treatment addresses this | ||
Jun 2018174020 miUS $228 | 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 - on replace coil and foul plug cylinder 6 , p0306 warning lights returned - added two Genuine GM Flui Cooling System Seal Tablets into radiator p0306 warning lights disappeared again as recommended by someone from this forum - cost $8, this slowed the leak - it a a total of 5 GM tablets to stop the leak on the car - i will leaving the tablets in till the next coolant flush | ||
Jul 2018174050 miUS $15 | persisted coolant loss after adding gm coolant tablets which slowed down coolant loss. replaced old with new radiator cap 27$ bottom rear door starting to rust | ||
Aug 2018176000 miUS $10 | heat-shield bolts underneath driver side rusted thru causing rattle -purchased stainless zip ties to hold the heat-shield in place | ||
Jan 2019180000 miUS $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 | ||
May 2019183000 miUS $540 | center muffler and rear muffler replacement due to rust brake lines replacement and replace rear shovks | ||
Jun 2019186000 miUS $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 | ||
Nov 2019193000 miUS $12 | P0456 - fixed by changing out faulty gas cap | ||
Dec 2019195000 miUS $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 | ||
Jan 2020196000 miUS $1200 | front pair brakes /pads/ rotors / brake line/ calipers replacement - worn and rusted | ||
Jul 2020198000 miUS $300 | Hard to shift between P and D on auto transmission shift -replace neutral safety switch | ||
Aug 2020199000 miUS $645 | front strut replacement | ||
Sep 2020200000 miUS $40 | replace squeaking and failing lhs rear hatch lift | ||
Mar 2021203000 miUS $120 | P2772 error code - 4 low + check engine light dashboard screaming 4 low circuit fault expensive fix related to transfer case replacement estimated 2400-3000$ stuck on 4hi - can continue to drive but alarm needs to be removed | ||
Feb 2022214000 miUS $3000 | transfer case replacement | ||
Jul 2022216000 miUS $240 | Rear brake lines corroded Brake fluid leak on rear axle | ||
Oct 2022217000 miUS $849 | muffler replacement plus gasket repair in 3 different places in exhaust system | ||
Jan 2023220000 miUS $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 |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2016164700 mi | Caliper piston stuck | ||
Dec 2016168000 miUS $450 | Front wheel bearing noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings | ||
Apr 2018186000 miUS $200 | Replace both front calipers and pads, replace rear pads, both front and rear rotors turned. |
Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States Jan 2016 - Apr 2021 | |||
Nov 2016146300 miUS $430 | Alternator failed |
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Apr 2008 | |||
Feb 200865000 miUS $665 | Bad filter set engine light killed traction control. Part replaced. |
Engine not specified
Toyota 4Runner in Kentucky, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
Mar 201063000 miUS $800 | Brake calipers froze. One in the front and one in the rear. | ||
Jan 201292000 miUS $3200 | 4wheel drive transfer gear |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Sep 2013137000 miUS $400 | Left front wheel bearing replace.. grinding noise |
Toyota 4Runner in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Mar 2011149000 miUS $550 | Replaced both front axles. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2009 | |||
Mar 200967000 mi | The AC and heat both worked, but either full heat or full cold. Replaced HVAC distributor, didn't fix problem. | ||
Oct 200974000 mi | Never had problem fixed because didn't want to have the instrument panel ripped open. |
Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2014123000 miUS $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
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201196000 miUS $100 | Squeaking noise, changed accessory belt tensioner and idler pulley. | ||
Mar 2014126000 miUS $2500 | DTC P0306 - found a leak on the Cylinder head gasket on #6 area/side. |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 201680000 miUS $300 | servo motor stripped on vent flap that controls the AC temperature |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 2010US $529 | water pump replacement |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2013129000 miUS $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 | ||
Jan 2014US $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 | ||
Dec 2014144000 miUS $830 | brake pads, rotors and one caliper | ||
Dec 2015165000 miUS $85 | Replaced HVAC fan/blower. Old one very noisy | ||
Jun 2016172000 miUS $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... |
Toyota 4Runner in Louisiana, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2015153500 miUS $550 | Water pump was leaking. Replaced and get new thermostat as well. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 2017176000 miUS $300 | Replaced Front Rotors and Pads. | ||
Jan 2018176000 miUS $400 | Damaged ABS sensor wire after Strut Install |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2018182000 mi | Rear hatch wouldn’t close/lock. | ||
Feb 2022209000 miUS $4000 | Replaced brake master cylinder, brake boosters, and ABS control unit |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States May 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
Jun 201039000 miUS $450 | Frozen front calipers, both sides. | ||
Oct 201251200 miUS $385 | Both front calipers had frozen pistons, so they were replaced with remanufactured calipers. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jul 2012125500 mi | problem with the cv boot leaking, was noted on a routine oil change, warranty covered the repair, dealer reported that the boots clamps were faulty but replaced all the items instead of just the clamps. new warranty period of 12 mos extended |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States May 2012 - May 2012 | |||
May 2012133000 miUS $2655 | Head gasket failed, which caused cylinder #6 to misfire due to coolant leaking into combustion chamber. |
Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States May 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 200840000 miUS $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. | ||
Aug 201170000 miUS $120 | Yaw sensor recalibration. Was caused by battery change at non-Toyota repair shop. | ||
Oct 201282000 miUS $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. | ||
Dec 2015103000 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 2017111000 miUS $600 | Front CV joint was leaking grease from axle clamp (boot was not torn). CV joint replaced. | ||
Oct 2017113000 miUS $607 | Tailgate latch ceased to function. Latch motor would run but would not open the latch. The latch/motor assembly was replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States May 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 2014139000 miUS $310 | Bad cornering, noticeable sound left front end bumps and tight turns at low speed. Stabilizer bar links worn DS,orig.from 2004.Replaced both sides with superior MOOG link kits.Much better than OEM crap. | ||
Sep 2015157000 miUS $100 | Exhaust shroud cracked, re-welded |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Apr 200999000 mi | AC/Heat was blowing only hot air. Bad Wiper Motor Broken clip on a heat shield caused a constant rattle. Front turn signal out, caused by a cracked housing holding the bulb. Bulb and socket replaced. | ||
Dec 2010126000 miUS $175 | Major transmission leak, car would often not shift into first. | ||
Jan 2011127000 miUS $616 | Radiator Leak. Replaced. | ||
Aug 2011135000 mi | Alternator died. | ||
Feb 2013165400 miUS $650 | Both brake lines blew, at same time. CV replaced - front. | ||
Jan 2015204000 miUS $380 | Rear passenger stabilizer broke broke loose and had to be welded back on. |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States May 2008 - Aug 2015 | |||
Jun 2014111000 miUS $100 | Owner noticed rattling sound in front suspension. Shop inspection reveled wore sway bar bushings. Replacing bushings resolved problem. | ||
Jun 2015124000 miUS $450 | Replaced frozen front brake caliper and both front rotors |
Toyota 4Runner in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Oct 2011 | |||
Dec 200882000 miUS $200 | Front passenger wheel bearing started buzzing when the car was being driven straight or making a right turn. Replaced wheel bearing with OEM part which fixed the problem. The mechanic suspects the problem was caused by the tire hitting a curb. |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2024 | |||
Jul 2014138700 mi | While doing brakejob noticed both front inner small caliper pistons were sticking. Ordered new AM (German) calipers for $180 both, replaced myself. | ||
Dec 2015171000 miUS $45 | Replaced both hood struts. | ||
May 2016185000 miUS $180 | Both front wheel bearings had play. Replaced bearings (Timkin) and seals only, saved hubs. The bearings had to be replaced but did not represent immediate danger. Did work myself. | ||
Nov 2017210000 miUS $130 | Driver's side O2 sensor replaced. | ||
Dec 2017212000 miUS $50 | #3 ignition coil failed, replaced in less than 10 minutes, part cost $50. | ||
May 2018213000 miUS $25 | Muffler pipe broke off. Replaced with AM part in less than an hour. AC was empty, no leak seen. Charged myself with dye refrigerant, three weeks later holds charge, no leaks. | ||
Aug 2018215000 miUS $200 | Found small leak @ AC condenser, replaced. While looking for AC leak, noticed seepage at the radiator - replaced both AC condenser and radiator at the same time. | ||
May 2022260000 miUS $120 | Replaced both inner tie rod ends - one had minor play. Got OEM parts from a distributor from Dubai for a fraction of the cost compared to a domestic stealer. | ||
Apr 2023293000 miUS $400 | Replaced head gaskets | ||
Sep 2023315000 mi | Replaced head gaskets - was overheated due to neglected leaking radiator hose. |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
Sep 201190000 miUS $200 | Stuck Caliper | ||
Dec 201192000 miUS $300 | Sway Bar Bushings, Tie Rods | ||
Feb 201295000 miUS $190 | light behind information screen burned out | ||
Jun 201297000 mi | 2 caliper pins replaced | ||
Jun 2014118000 miUS $2500 | Failed head gasket at cylinder 6. |
Toyota 4Runner in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 200973000 miUS $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. | ||
Nov 200978000 miUS $600 | front calipers worn out both sides, replaced. | ||
Jan 2010US $84 | 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! In Virginia heard strange vibration sound when letting off the gas at highway speeds, thought maybe flat tire, but no. Mechanic in Potomac Md. looked over and tail pipe had separated from muffler, thus backpressure was causing problem. Fixed in NH. |
Toyota 4Runner in Oregon, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jun 201379000 mi | needed new tie rod end for passenger front |
Toyota 4Runner in Idaho, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jul 201466700 miUS $250 | Water pump was replaced. That vehicle was sitting without being driven regularly fro a long time, that caused the water pump leak. | ||
Jan 2018118000 miUS $750 | 120K Tune up, trani fluid replaced, NEEDED NEW RADIATOR!!! |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States - Aug 2011 | |||
Jul 201182000 miUS $85 | Transmission cooler lines rusted through | ||
Aug 201184000 miUS $350 | Replaced Idler Pulley with NAPA version $40. Toyota version was $140 Front caliper pistons were frozen. One piston on each Replaces all 4 rotors and pads Front skidplate rusted through. Bought BudBilt one |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States - May 2009 | |||
Jan 200963000 mi | Replace 2 o2 sensors | ||
May 200966000 mi | Replaced timing chain tensioner that was broken in pieces. Pieces of tensioner fell into timing chain cover. |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2020 | |||
Mar 2018164000 miUS $480 | Radiator leak. Radiator replaced. | ||
Jun 2018166 miUS $138 | Thermostat replaced | ||
Oct 2019194000 miUS $343 | Transmission cooler hoses replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Nov 2015139000 miUS $100 | Dashboard cracked, replaced under extended warranty program Transfer case would not switch to 4lo. Shop got it working again - not sure how |
Toyota 4Runner in Quebec, Canada Oct 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2015C $140 | wipers pivots jammned by rust front right side link kit replaced - very loose | ||
Apr 2015143000 miC $475 | oxygen sensor replaced | ||
Aug 2015145980 miC $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 | ||
Jun 2016C $501 | replaced muffler and maintenance oil antifreeze etc | ||
Aug 2016C $384 | gas tank support straps replaced rusted | ||
Jun 2018159960 miC $226 | replaced engine oil pressure sensor and liquids | ||
Jul 2018160360 miC $283 | transmissiom piping replaced and maintenance | ||
Sep 2018162440 miC $149 | fixed replacement tire support mechanism rusted | ||
Oct 2018162940 miC $1317 | replaced all brakes calipers and pads cleaned brake cables | ||
Jul 2021174220 miC $825 | Computer ground wires corroded. |
Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
Feb 2016174000 mi | Something with the rear suspension. Did not have it repaired prior to selling. Making unsettling noises and poor feeling over bumps. |
Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2017138500 miUS $450 | Replaced shocks, differential fluid Replaced driver front wheel bearing | ||
Jun 2018154000 miUS $850 | Frozen brake caliper- replaced pads, rotors and calipers |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jan 2015US $200 | Replaced both front wheel bearing/hub assemblies. Replaced leaking radiator. Protectively replaced your/lower hoses and thermostat. Replaced rear end links |
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jun 2014238000 miUS $115 | Battery died. Replaced battery |
Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States May 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
Jul 2015135700 miUS $2100 | Two front caliper pistons were frozen |
Toyota 4Runner in Indiana, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
Dec 2014155000 miUS $230 | stability and traction control lights stay on. Dealer reset system |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Jul 2016 - Apr 2022 | |||
Dec 2016189000 miUS $200 | Rear Gate latch broke. Replaced with new latch. Self installed. Part cost $200 online. | ||
Jun 2017193000 miUS $700 | Front springs/shocks | ||
Jun 2018201000 miUS $8 | Had to replace small bulbs behind heat display. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2019 | |||
Dec 200958000 mi | wiper motor. Wipers would not work in delay switch postiton; wipers would not 'park' when switched off | ||
Apr 201286700 miUS $1500 | Timing Belt replaced. Water pump replaced as well. Radiator also found to have leak. | ||
Apr 2015118300 miUS $500 | Right front caliper frozen. Replaced caliper, and performed routine brake service | ||
Nov 2016133700 miUS $500 | Air mix servo motor bad. Replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
Aug 2010113500 mi | had NAV/CD module go out...dealer wanted too much to replace unit...over $600 so we didn't do the repair. | ||
Sep 2011138000 mi | Developed oil leak from oil pan. Probably gasket. Repair not done at this time. | ||
Jan 2012141000 miUS $200 | I initially reported this as an oil pan leak, but it turned out to be the rear seal on the transfer case. | ||
Feb 2012141500 mi | seal on torque converter leaked. did't replace, just did temp repair with silicone and new seal. Will require major work in future to replace damaged gear in T/C. Estimated cost will be $1500. CD component in NAV unit quit working. $400 to repair. Didn't repair it. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
May 200927000 mi | When backing up & parking my car trailer on two separate occasions the "Check Engine" came on. The "D" and "R" indicators were both lit dimly. The 4Runner's on board computer recorded and stored an error code. Replaced Park/Neutral POS Switch Assembly. | ||
Dec 200929000 mi | CD Player not working correctly. Unit removed during this visit and sent in to be serviced by Audio Service Center. | ||
Jan 201027100 mi | Repaired CD Player received from service center. Dealer reinstalled unit. It works as it should. | ||
Sep 201035000 miUS $571 | Replaced Seized Driver Side Front Brake Caliper under extended warranty. Replaced brake pads on all wheels. Turned all brake rotors. Brake Fluid Changed. Cost listed does not inlude cost of warranty repair. | ||
Oct 201142000 mi | Frozen Passenger Side Brake Caliper. Caliper replaced. Brake Pads and Brake Rotor were not replaced since they were not worn or damaged. |
Toyota 4Runner in Kentucky, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2015161200 miUS $600 | Replaced both front axles | ||
Feb 2016162000 miUS $60 | Check Engine Code: O2 sensor, bank 1 sensor 1 R&R; cleared code. | ||
May 2016162000 miUS $1500 | Pulsating brakes: replaced front rotors & calipers |
Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada May 2008 - Sep 2020 | |||
Sep 2010143220 miC $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. | ||
Jul 2011159960 miC $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. | ||
Jul 2012183280 miC $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. | ||
Jul 2014237120 miC $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. | ||
Mar 2015250480 miC $774 | Replaced left front c/v axle shaft. Replaced inner tie rod; wheel alignment. | ||
Aug 2015256020 miC $360 | Replaced both front sway bar bushings at the dealer. | ||
May 2016261640 miC $200 | Front right caliper seized; replaced. Date of repair: May 25, 2016 | ||
Jan 2018288920 miC $799 | Crack in radiator where the upper hose attaches. Replaced radiator and upper hose. The lower hose was reused. | ||
Jun 2018298840 miC $1700 | Replaced front ball joint, brake pads, rotors, and one front caliper. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2018195000 miUS $975 | Lower control arm bushings New radiator |
Toyota 4Runner in Tennessee, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2017148000 miUS $1300 | AC stopped Cooling. Removal of the entire Dash and replace expansion valve and evaporator. |
Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada Jul 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
Mar 2015106640 miC $180 | Sway bar bushings were worn, suspension "clunked" when hitting bumps etc. Easy/cheap repair. |
Toyota 4Runner in Indiana, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2020 | |||
Mar 2017205070 miUS $80 | Left Front Spring worn out. Rear shocks leaking. Replaced front and rear springs/shocks with KYB replacements. Alignment after suspension work | ||
Oct 2017215000 miUS $250 | Replace both automatic temp adjustment motors. Both were hunting and making noise but not failed when replaced. | ||
Dec 2017217000 miUS $40 | Blower motor was starting to squeak, so replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jan 200974400 mi | Front skid plate got loose, and was rubbing against the left tire, when steering wheel is cranked all the way. | ||
Oct 200984320 miC $60 | Repaired and re-attached heat shield that had gotten loose. Replaced clamp on front axle boot, was cracked, and boot was starting to spray grease on undercarriage. | ||
Sep 2012117800 miC $1050 | Heater fan capacitor/ amplifier burned out and needed replacement. Part alone was close to 900 dollars with taxes. | ||
Jan 2013130380 miC $1200 | Changed TPMS sensors for all four wheels. | ||
Jun 2014130200 miC $800 | Wiring repair. | ||
Jul 2015135360 miC $900 | Alternator replacement. |
Toyota 4Runner in Iowa, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201488000 miUS $483 | Front left caliper rubbing constantly. Replaced. Also replaced both rear brake rotors and pads as a maintenance issue. | ||
Feb 2018145000 miUS $1100 | Rack replacement plus a connector. | ||
Jun 2018155000 miUS $1100 | Front half axles replacement Replace front rotors and calipers |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Sep 2011 - May 2016 | |||
Jan 2013156000 miUS $25 | Welded loose heat shield. | ||
Jun 2014153000 miUS $900 | brake rotors, calipers, pads replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Maryland, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2019 | |||
Mar 2016219000 mi | Replace X-Reas with traditional shocks | ||
Sep 2016227000 mi | Caliper was not releasing, generating a lot of heat. Replaced calipers, rotors and pads | ||
Mar 2017236000 miUS $700 | Front calipers sticking again, replaced and also new pads. |
Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 201282000 miUS $10 | CV Boot clamps broke causing grease to coat suspension components. Unsuccessful repair. |
Toyota 4Runner in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Apr 2014205200 miUS $1250 | Repaired leaky oil seal on transaxle. |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201199000 miUS $3 | Replaced windshield due to stone damage. The overhead console came loose a few days later and I needed to repalce two clips to get in back in. Part number 90468-05125 $1.25 each. | ||
Aug 2013127900 miUS $26 | Check engine light came on. Code P0442 (small pressure leak) replaced gas cap reset engine light. | ||
Jul 2014145300 miUS $79 | Inner boots throwing grease. Replaced clamps. | ||
Dec 2014149000 miUS $1600 | Replaced 2 front axles to repair leak from boots. Replaced seal on transfer case to repair leak. |
Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201484000 miUS $600 | Spark Plugs | ||
Nov 201485000 miUS $250 | Leaking Water Pump, Timing Belt Replaced damaged sway bar. No symptoms, mechanic found during buyers inspection. Replaced damaged CV joint, | ||
Sep 201595000 miUS $700 | Throttle case cleaned | ||
Mar 2016100000 miUS $400 | Worn ball-joints, control arm bushings |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jun 201389000 miUS $5 | Gasket between passenger side cat and exhaust worn. Gave CEL with #2 O2 sensor error. | ||
Oct 201390300 miUS $866 | Catalytic converter on bank 2 went out. CEL giving P0420 code. $600 for parts and $266.00 for labor. Fixed. | ||
Oct 2015115000 miUS $200 | Left wheel bearing needed replacement. |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 200963000 miUS $400 | Front caliper seized, both rotors turned, new pads. Extended warranty only paid for one side rotor/pads, but both sides had to be replaced at once. | ||
Feb 201065000 mi | Power steering pump failed. Replaced by extended warranty | ||
Mar 201067000 miUS $233 | Windshield cracked across entire width. Safelite installed new windshield. Never noticed an impact, and no crater, just the crack. Happened while the car was parked overnight. I think the '06+ 4Runners have thicker glass because of complaints. | ||
Aug 201070700 miUS $114 | Right rear caliper rebuilt, not covered by warranty. Power steering intermittent failure | ||
Oct 201074000 mi | Heatshield over muffler rusted and broke off where it bolts on. This caused a very loud noise as the shield was rubbing the driveshaft. I used bailing wire to hold it in place until I can get the truck up on a lift for a proper repair | ||
Mar 201285000 miUS $60 | Oxygen sensor in front of cat on passanger side failed. Replaced with part from Amazon (cheapest found). Highly recommend 7/8" O2 sensor socket. Old O2 sensor caused Check Engine Light + VSC TRAC + VSC off lights | ||
Oct 201293300 miUS $80 | Previously installed Denso O2 sensor from amazon failed in same fashion (heater element) | ||
Mar 2017110000 mi | Dash replaced under warranty due to minimal cracking | ||
Jan 2018109999 miUS $80 | Old sway bar bushings worn out. Sway bar heavily corroded. Replaced with poly greasable bushings. |
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada Dec 2005 - Sep 2011 | |||
Feb 20056774 mi | Heater blowing cold air - diagnosed as fault with dealer installed block heater - replaced under warranty | ||
Jun 200737180 miC $410 | Front calipers seized. Calipers and front rotors replaced under warranty. Front and rear Pads and rear rotors replaced at own expense. | ||
Nov 200744460 miC $25 | Light fitting on passenger side indicator failed - needed socket replacing as well as bulb | ||
Apr 200850220 miC $311 | Windshield replacement (damaged when loading lumber inside vehicle - my fault) | ||
Jan 201076274 miC $415 | Check engine light came on - dealer checked codes and reset after concluding no problem Check engine on again - dealer took vehicle for the day and identified leaking gasket on exhaust. Gasket replaced and CEL reset. Problem resolved Alternator failed - towed to dealer. Replaced with rebuilt unit. Battery tested and confirmed ok. | ||
Aug 201084963 mi | Service tech pierced radiator when replacing timing belt and water pump. Towed to dealership and radiator replaced at their expense. | ||
Oct 201088040 miC $345 | Windshield replacement - cracked by stone thrown up by vehicle travelling in opposite direction. | ||
Dec 201090472 miC $576 | LH CV axle replaced and front right caliper replaced (identified at routine service in December) | ||
Jan 201193000 miC $650 | Heavy steering, felt notchy. Diagnosed as requiring a replacement Intermediate shaft in steering column - part on back order Replaced intermediate shaft - heavy steering issue resolved | ||
Mar 201194860 miC $780 | Noise from under vehicle. Parts showed exhaust had sheared at entry point to baffle box. Could not be welded - was not corroded - part just broke at what is a weak point. Related exhaust parts replaced. Dealer gave 15% discount |
Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
Mar 200982000 mi | replaced two seized front brake calipers | ||
Jun 2012121000 miUS $295 | passenger front wheel bearing was loose and had to be replaced. | ||
Oct 2013128700 miUS $400 | Rear calipers seized |
Toyota 4Runner in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2015 - May 2017 | |||
Feb 2015161200 mi | oxygen sensor | ||
Apr 2016175020 miC $164 | Tail gate closing and locking mechanism | ||
Jun 2016178560 miC $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 | ||
Oct 2016182060 miC $150 | Oxygen sensor |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States - Jan 2006 | |||
Jan 200623000 miUS $150 | Replacement of both front struts. Under the extended warantee, but with deductable. |
Toyota 4Runner in Alabama, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2017233000 miUS $12000 | idler bearings, water pump, radiator |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 200997960 miC $851 | Replaced steering shaft | ||
Jun 2010106020 miC $550 | front calipers replaced for the 3rd time! | ||
Dec 2010109120 mi | rear oxygen sensor malfunction; will live with check engine light for a bit |
Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
Dec 200979000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 201070000 miUS $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 |
Toyota 4Runner in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jun 201388598 miC $80 | only diagnose was done, no repair attempted. only diagnose was done, no repair attempted. | ||
Jul 201388660 miC $2300 | Transmission failed and a full rebuild has to be done. Transmission failed and a full rebuild has to be done. |
Toyota 4Runner in Utah, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 2015100000 miUS $430 | Had front struts replaced. | ||
Mar 2018130000 miUS $395 | Brake pads were worn and needed replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in New Mexico, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Jan 2011121000 mi | Bad O2 sensor |
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jun 2011126480 miC $200 | replaced transmission cooler lines.rusted out and leaking | ||
Dec 2011133920 miC $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. | ||
Apr 2012138260 miC $400 | center exhaust section replaced.(muffler) replaced front pads rotors and calipers. calipers siezed. service rear e-brake shoes and rear calipers. | ||
Dec 2012145700 mi | rear hatch power window regulator rusted out and inoperative vsc lights on after emission test.test erased settings in ecm and required a dealer reset.zero point calibration..after several calls to dealer and drive clean was cost covered | ||
May 2014159340 mi | free up stuck caliper slider pins on both front calipers | ||
Jun 2014159340 miC $450 | repl front calipers again...seized and service rear,repl all brake fluid | ||
Dec 2014164300 mi | fluid hose fell off washer pump.trimmed the end and reinstalled hose and replaced lost fluid.all good. | ||
Mar 2015167400 mi | another washer fluid hose off pump.trimmed and reinstalled with zip-tie |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
Jan 2009115000 miUS $400 | Vehicle stability control light on, dealer replaced sensor $165 plus labor |
Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada Mar 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 200963240 miC $306 | AC would not operate. |
Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 2014150040 miC $300 | front passenger side CV joint leaked, bought a remanufactured CV joint and had it installed by mechanic. | ||
Feb 2016159340 miC $50 | Visual check of Serpentine belt discovered minor crack, which caused squeaking sound when first started the car, replaced the serpentine belt by myself, took 20 minutes |
Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jul 2014170500 mi | Rear brakes were dragging. Pins in callipers were replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jul 200834000 miUS $125 | Rear windshield wiper. The arm became brittle and broke off. Both the arm and wiper blade needed to be replaced. (Parts + Labor $125) | ||
May 200941000 miUS $165 | Some "Electrical Relay" failed in Air conditioning system. So it stopped working. Relay had to be replaced and "Computer Reset" | ||
Mar 201160000 miUS $1450 | Brake Rotors and Drums damaged. Front Caliper seized. No brake warning light was ever noticed. Took car to Mechanic because braking took longer. | ||
Jan 201284000 miUS $50 | Traction control and stability control lights were on. Mechanic diagnosed the code and reset the computer | ||
Oct 201384500 miUS $600 | Pulleys needed to be replaced because there was a lot of noise when engine runs | ||
Oct 201493200 miUS $1500 | Check engine light. Traction control stability control stopped working. | ||
Jun 201595000 mi | Right side Catalytic Converter abd Exhaust failure |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Feb 2009 - Nov 2010 | |||
Mar 2009100000 mi | Fixed a switch that was not lighting up. Repairs: all paid for by carmax! I LOVE carmax and don't think i will ever buy a new car again!!! | ||
Apr 2009102000 mi | Lumbar support motor replaced. Took extra day because Toyota sent Carmax the wrong part. But had free rental car. | ||
Nov 2010127000 miUS $50 | An AC circuit went out, It's a very common issue with this year and it was as simple as replacing a fuse. The fuse is over $100 so I used my $50 deductible on an extented warranty. |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 200860000 miUS $45 | rear oxygen sensor, this is first repair ever for this vehicle | ||
Dec 200985000 miUS $400 | 4wd actuator on front differential failed. Dealer diagnosed problem, owner bought part and did the labor. |
Toyota 4Runner in Nevada, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Sep 201083000 mi | Seat Belt tensioner system on drivers side. Still wainting on parts to repair. | ||
Jan 201186000 miUS $691 | Airbag warning sensor was blinking. Found out the seat belt retracter sensor went bad and damaged the air bag sensor. Previously had replaced the seat belt sensor but had to wait for the air bag sensor. Replaced the air bag sensor. |
Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2014 | |||
May 200765000 miUS $450 | A/C blew warm air intermittently - replaced o-ring and recharged. |
Toyota 4Runner in West Virginia, United States Sep 2006 - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 200638000 mi | Part of drivers seat weld broke. Dealership fixed out of base warranty at no cost. As of 67,500 (5 years old) miles, this has been the ONLY repair to this vehicle. |
Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
Mar 2017272000 miUS $400 | Head gasket replacement |
Toyota 4Runner in Idaho, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jan 2015124000 miUS $500 | cv boot tear |
Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States - Jun 2007 | |||
Jun 2007130000 miUS $1500 | Had to replace two front catalytic converters. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 200864000 miUS $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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
Oct 2015170000 miUS $80 | Bank 1 upstream o2 sensor went out. | ||
Sep 2016172000 miUS $200 | battery, tires | ||
Feb 2017175000 mi | Tensioner Pully Hood lift drivers side went bad | ||
Dec 2021213000 miUS $300 | Drivers side control arm (bushings were out) replaced entire arm Replace all tie-rod ends, inner and outer | ||
Jan 2022214000 miUS $20 | Pass side Hood lift strut went bad |
Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2021200000 miUS $400 | Fuel (oxygen) sensor replacement | ||
Apr 2022216000 miUS $500 | Power steering motor and hose replacement |
Toyota 4Runner in Louisiana, United States May 2004 - Aug 2010 | |||
Jul 200418000 mi | Dealer replaced under warranty 2 front door lock actuators. | ||
Sep 200525000 mi | Dealer replaced the 2 back door actuators. | ||
Nov 200540000 mi | All 4 door actuators began misoperating intermittently. They would not electrically lock or unlock. Dealer refused to fix this problem as I was just out of mileage warranty - all failed and they remain broken today. Est. repair cost - $1600 | ||
Aug 200875000 miUS $950 | Replaced AC compressor due to failed sensor that is built into the compressor. | ||
Sep 200999000 mi | Air conditioner fan intermittently refused to come up to proper speed and often would produce little or no air flow. Problem could not be diagnosed although removing glove box and jiggling connectors seemed to improve operation. | ||
Jan 2010105000 miUS $180 | Replaced climate control panel with used part via parts dealer. New part was $900 but I paid $180 for good used part. Microswitch appeared to break in old unit and no repair was effective without the replacement part. | ||
Mar 2010110000 miUS $20 | Replaced relay that engages the AC compressor clutch. Failed relays were common on this model according to internet research that provided the insight to this problem. | ||
Aug 2010118000 mi | All 4 electric door lock actuators out when traded - would cost $1000 in parts or possibly about $1800 total repair bill. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2017 - May 2018 | |||
Apr 2018103000 miUS $600 | front calipers seized again.. 2nd time owning vehicle, |
Toyota 4Runner in Kentucky, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201773000 miUS $20 | AC relay was replaced. AC was blowing warm air out of one side of vents. Ordered part from Amazon. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 200895000 miUS $1200 | Right and left front brake calipers replaced. Remanufactured parts used. |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jan 2008 - Aug 2016 | |||
Jul 200848000 mi | a/c went out, discovered prob was in tsb, fixed. | ||
Jun 201356000 mi | sunroof would not close |
Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 2008146000 miUS $71 | A/C clutch compressor relay went bad. Flashing a/c light inside the cabin, alerted me of the problem. The a/c was not blowing cold air. Online forums were searched and the problem was found. | ||
Jan 2010165 miUS $459 | Replace driver side front wheel bearings. |
Toyota 4Runner in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
May 200893000 miC $650 | seized RF caliper | ||
Jul 201191760 mi | Front suspension rubber isolators on top of shocks. Requires disassemble front suspension. Decided not to pursue. Living with noise. | ||
Apr 201299200 miC $1000 | Hood struts. Front suspension noise. Nothing wrong found, clunking noise persists. E-brake adjustment. Low beam headlight harness melt. | ||
Aug 2012116020 mi | HVAC lights | ||
Jul 2013153000 miC $400 | water pump leak + timing belt | ||
Oct 2014170500 miC $450 | seized right front caliper outside bushings replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in Connecticut, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 2009119000 miUS $260 | Left CV boot leaking grease. After having brakes flushed, ABS and Traction control lights came on. | ||
Oct 2010155000 miUS $400 | Replaced Front Right wheel bearing. Replaced Hub and seals during bearing replacement. |
Toyota 4Runner in Ohio, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2018171000 miUS $200 | AC recharge, but evaporator is leaking. Looking at a 2,000 repair | ||
Jan 2019176000 miUS $2200 | Full AC replacement |
Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 201168000 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. |
Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
May 201790520 miC $500 | Rust repair to liftgate and rear right wheelwell |
Toyota 4Runner in Wyoming, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 2016214000 miUS $1500 | Piston ring seized and scored cylinder wall. |
Toyota 4Runner in South Dakota, United States Apr 2011 - May 2015 | |||
Oct 2014146700 miUS $238 | CV Boot on Driver's side was ripped, and it is as much for labor to change out the whole half shaft, so it is the proper way to do it. | ||
Apr 2015154000 miUS $240 | Replaced Passenger Front Half Shaft |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 2015155000 miUS $193 | moon roof malfunctions |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 2014177500 miUS $15 | Ac relay failed, quick swap to a new one | ||
Oct 2015193300 miUS $90 | Power door lock fail | ||
Nov 2015194000 miUS $90 | 2nd power door lock failure | ||
Mar 2016197000 miUS $60 | 3rd power door lock failure | ||
Apr 2017210000 mi | Dealer replaced dash for free due to cracking | ||
Nov 2017215000 miUS $500 | Replaced CV joint with CVJ 4th power door lock replaced | ||
Dec 2019225756 miUS $400 | Replaced both front wheel bearings |
Toyota 4Runner in California, United States Jan 2006 - Oct 2017 | |||
Oct 200665000 miUS $400 | Differential seal replacement |
Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Sep 2011154000 miUS $189 | cracked CV boot replaced |
Toyota 4Runner in New Jersey, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2015 | Rear liftgate lock assembly was replaced Damage to lock likely caused by water/condensation in hatch due to water entering near rear power window. | ||
Sep 2015178000 miUS $303 | 2 oxygen sensors replaced. |
Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Nov 2014151000 miUS $500 | Right wheel bearing replaced. | ||
Dec 2014152000 miUS $3000 | Frame replaced due to rust. Replace driver side seat belt buckle. Replaced shocks, tie rods, etc. |
Toyota 4Runner in New Jersey, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 200757000 miUS $50 | A/C Compressor Sensor - Replaced myself |
Toyota 4Runner in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
Sep 2014167000 miUS $460 | Boots on both front axles were shot. I had both axles replaced |