270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
12800 mi | Noticed a grinding noise, took to the dealer. They noted that there is a TSB regarding this noise. Ultimately, they had to replace the entire right front axle. |
29000 mi | Rotational noise in front. Bad needle bearing in front diff. Dealer to replace front diff. Parts on back order. |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
9000 mi | Dealer noticed a tear in the inner drivers CV boot. Replaced both boots under warranty. |
14600 mi | Dealer noticed fluid leaking from a transfer case seal. Dealer replaced the seal under warranty. |
20460 mi C $350 |
Shift Lever was sticking, jamming. Wouldn't easily shift into drive |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
22320 mi | 4WD was sticking in extreme cold. Cannot take vehicle out of 4WD when really cold. |
112000 mi US $300 |
Replaced front transfer case output shaft seal. |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
40000 mi US $27 |
Transmission started acting up - hill hold not working properly with slip indicator flashing, going from reverse to drive while parking or pulling out of driveway would occasionally stick in neutral (engine rev with controls in drive). Defective transmission - replaced under warranty. |
9000 mi | front CV boots ripped from unknown activity, requiring replacement. |
56000 mi | Needle bearing in the front differential was replaced |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
60760 mi | 4 wheel drive Accuator was leaking oil |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
115000 mi US $7000 |
full 100k miles service, fluids, lube, etc |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
91140 mi | Shifter became stiff to shift into gear, and multiple lights began flashing on dash. It would clear itself for a while and come back. Dealer wanted 700 to change a transmission position sensor. I declined and the problem has dissapeared |
Engine not specified
7000 mi | BAD TRANSMISSION LAG THAT THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED BUT COULD NOT FIX YET AS THERE IS NO TSB FOR IT YET. |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
81800 mi | Replaced rear differential |
87420 mi C $600 |
Park/Neutral safety switch was replaced. The issue was noticed first 6 moths ago and was intermittent. Truck was fully drivable but I have decided to replace the switch to be on the safe side. |
40400 mi | At a full stop with breaks applied, occasionally the car would lurch. Toyota replaced the drive shaft and it has not occurred since. I believe there was a Toyota bulletin issued sometime prior to my incident. |
13000 mi | Noticed a thumping sound around 25 mph. Service could not duplicate problem on first visit. Took vehicle home and problem got worse. Drove tech and service manager and they heard the problem. Front differential replaced - problem is gone |
68200 mi C $500 |
Park Neutral safety switch faulty. Had a soft/mushy feeling when moving transmission lever, especially from Park to Drive. Would sometimes shift itself out of drive and into neutral, while driving. Known issue with this sensor. Small but expensive part to replace. |
127000 mi US $315 |
Driver-side CV boot torn - replaced CV axle |
22000 mi | Drive shaft replaced (TSB) because it was knocking when braking or when taking off from a stop sign or light. Problem fixed. |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
78000 mi US $1200 |
Leaking gasket in transfer case of 4 wheel drive unit. |
27900 mi | Three warning lights were on, with one flashing. CAr had trouble going into and out of gear |
30380 mi | Elecrtronically locking into 4 wheel drive on its own ... apparently problem with shift linkage and transmission ... repaired under warranty |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
121000 mi US $300 |
Replaced left front axle shaft |
60000 mi US $750 |
Clunk noise when stopping and starting |
145000 mi US $1500 |
Timing belt replace, transmission, coolant, and differential flush |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
105200 mi US $589 |
Replace front driver axle |
106300 mi US $628 |
replace other half of front axle |
131000 mi US $967 |
with axle parts |
154000 mi US $500 |
Front passenger side axle outer boot torn. Dealer replaced complete passenger side axle (claimed cheaper than just boot replacement). |
89560 mi C $700 |
both cv axcls were leaking. struts were bouncy. changed two front axcleside and all 4 shocks and struts. |
127000 mi US $650 |
Transmission hose leak |
135000 mi | Rumble strip vibration between 4th and 5th gear under light load. |
105500 mi US $240 |
Replaced a leaking LR axle seal |
125800 mi US $1400 |
replaced both front CV boots due to cracking |
122500 mi US $400 |
both rear axles were replaced |
124000 mi US $300 |
Replace CV shafts |
151000 mi US $400 |
Both front CV Axles were replaced because the shop said they showed wear and grease was leaking and would soon be dry and cause problems. |
172000 mi US $3245 |
4 wheel drive high would not actuate while in motion and would not actuate into 4 low at all. Replaced the 4wd actuator motor on the transfer case and the actuator switch on the front differential. 4 high and 4 low will both actuate, but still will not engage properly while in motion. Still to diagnose this last issue which is probably related to the collision with the dump truck in 2016. Boots on front half shafts were blown on the inboard CV. Replaced the half shafts. |
136000 mi US $156 |
There was a noise on turning to left or right. A bolt was missing. |
140000 mi US $150 |
there was a leak. |
90000 mi US $600 |
drivers side front cv joint leaking grease. total replace |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
89000 mi US $760 |
seal in transfer case leaked |
120000 mi US $740 |
Needed cv boots both sides. |
131000 mi US $876 |
CV Boots leaking and were replaced. |
24000 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. |
141000 mi US $350 |
Transfer case front output seal leak. |
132000 mi US $725 |
cv axles |
29760 mi C $600 |
Brakes, front axle. |
93000 mi C $2136 |
rear axel shaft seal replaced. |
80000 mi US $700 |
Replaced both front CV shafts |
91000 mi US $2400 |
CV axles replaced up front (left and right) as they were leaking |
177000 mi US $750 |
One CV joint had a torn boot. CV's were identified as cheap aftermarket options. Replaced both with OEM CV joints for maximum longevity. |
152000 mi US $1550 |
Had front axles repaired |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
136400 mi $700 |
Replaced rear differential assembly |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
33480 mi | replaced rear differential due to leak that was not able to be sealed |
67240 mi C $1050 |
Boot |
131772 mi US $875 |
CV joint boots were torn. New axles were installed. |
73000 mi US $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. |
20000 mi | Sound coming from front right suspension. Could not replicate. Owner thinks it might be a CV joint. |
101400 mi | replace rear differential |
136000 mi US $900 |
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. |
81000 mi US $40 |
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. |
165000 mi US $475 |
Replaced all four rubber boots on front axel including two CV boots, aligned front end. |
146000 mi US $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. |
179000 mi US $100 |
Driver rear axel seal. Replaced axel seal for drained and filled the rear differential. |
112000 mi US $250 |
CV boot leaking, CV axle shaft replaced |
146320 mi C $700 |
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. |
248000 mi C $4000 |
both front drive axles |
135000 mi US $40 |
The rear wheel seal required replacement. The gear oil was replaced at the same time. |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
101000 mi | Rear differential noisy and going bad. |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
60000 mi | Clunking was heard in drive train, required lubrication through onboard zerk fittings. |
113500 mi US $68 |
passenger side cv axle boot was torn. Bought complete new cv axle and installed myself. |
127300 mi US $50 |
CV boot ripped. Service plan offered to replace axel and CV boot. $50 deductible |
138000 mi US $755 |
Right cv boot torn |
151000 mi US $475 |
Overdrive gear has gone out |
133300 mi C $450 |
Front right axle replaced due to failed cv boot |
120000 mi US $500 |
cv axels replaced |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
185000 mi US $650 |
Rear axel sagging |
290000 mi US $500 |
New brackets for drivetrain. |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
172000 mi US $900 |
CV boot |
137000 mi US $500 |
CV Joint boots completely torn open. Replaced both axles. |
160000 mi US $100 |
Slipping, shuddering. Tech found shards of metal in transmission fluid |
180000 mi US $180 |
Boot on axle ripped and exposed U-joint. Axle replaced. |
143000 mi | Inner CV boot ripped |
115800 mi US $60 |
Worn out passenger front cv boot. Replaced cv axle. |
103000 mi US $400 |
Transmission cooling lines corroded, leaking. |
120000 mi US $800 |
Replaced both front axles (torn CV boot) |
87200 mi US $600 |
Driver and Passenger axles needed replace. |
125000 mi US $300 |
Boot had slight leak, cv joint still good so boots replaced only |
169000 mi US $1350 |
3/4 CV boots leaking. Replaced both CV axles with OEM remanufactured axles |
99820 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 |
113000 mi US $1500 |
Heavy vibration in rear, pinion bearings and gears. Seal blew. Rear needed to be replaced. |
270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
129000 mi US $235 |
Replaced front driver side drive linkage because CV boot was torn and leaking grease. |
154000 mi US $533 |
Leaking transmission fluid fouled oxygen sensors. Replace leaking gasket, fluid & O2 sensor. |
112500 mi | Binding driveshaft. |
105100 mi US $900 |
Right front axle boot was torn and axle needed to be replaced. |
109900 mi US $600 |
Boot cover ripped - Replaced right axle |
74700 mi US $100 |
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. |
79000 mi | 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. |
155000 mi US $500 |
Transmission hose blew. Replaced 3 hoses. |
169000 mi US $400 |
CV boots were cracked. Never been replaced and were just old. A few other maintenance items such as fluids |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
116000 mi US $150 |
Replaced driver side CV axle, and re-greased and replaced clamps on passenger side CV axle. |
138500 mi US $225 |
Replaced CV boot on the driver's side |
140000 mi US $500 |
retaining clip for cv boot leaking on one side and missing on the other. |
126500 mi US $800 |
front differential oil seal leak on driver's side |
129000 mi US $245 |
right front differential oil seal was slowly weeping gear oil |
181000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced front right (passenger) axle due to ripped boot and bad bearings due to ripped boot. |
101000 mi US $500 |
Cv axles needed to be replaced. |
78000 mi US $260 |
Driver side front 1/2 axle replaced because grease boot leaking. |
158700 mi US $150 |
Left axle had torn boot. Replaced entire left axle. |
175800 mi | Replaced bearings in rear end. |
180000 mi | Rear end problem again. Replacing same rear end parts. |
102000 mi US $3000 |
4wd actuator failed. Needed replacement. Finally fixed on third visit. |
143000 mi US $1000 |
vacuum switch failure - inability to shift from 2wd to 4wd stuck on 2wd- dealer charged $450 for diagnostics and another $550 for install of the new switch |
149000 mi US $1500 |
right differential leaking replaced at same time water pump spark plugs |
198000 mi US $300 |
Hard to shift between P and D on auto transmission shift -replace neutral safety switch |
203000 mi US $120 |
P2772 error code - 4 low + check engine light dashboard screaming 4 low circuit fault expensive fix related to transfer case replacement estimated 2400-3000$ stuck on 4hi - can continue to drive but alarm needs to be removed |
214000 mi US $3000 |
transfer case replacement |
Engine not specified
149000 mi US $550 |
Replaced both front axles. |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
139000 mi US $100 |
Transfer case would not switch to 4lo. Shop got it working again - not sure how |
145980 mi C $575 |
replaced cracked boots constant speed joints at front |
160360 mi C $283 |
transmissiom piping replaced and maintenance |
111000 mi US $600 |
Front CV joint was leaking grease from axle clamp (boot was not torn). CV joint replaced. |
126000 mi US $175 |
Major transmission leak, car would often not shift into first. |
165400 mi US $650 |
CV replaced - front. |
194000 mi US $343 |
Transmission cooler hoses replaced. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
141000 mi US $200 |
I initially reported this as an oil pan leak, but it turned out to be the rear seal on the transfer case. |
141500 mi US $150 |
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. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
143220 mi C $337 |
A technician noticed a leak coming from the right inner cv boot during an oil change. After inspecting it, a crack was found in the boot. I brought the vehicle back a few weeks later and the dealer replaced the part at my cost. |
250480 mi C $774 |
Replaced left front c/v axle shaft. |
92000 mi US $3200 |
4wheel drive transfer gear |
84320 mi C $60 |
Replaced clamp on front axle boot, was cracked, and boot was starting to spray grease on undercarriage. |
82000 mi US $10 |
CV Boot clamps broke causing grease to coat suspension components. Unsuccessful repair. |
205200 mi US $1250 |
Repaired leaky oil seal on transaxle. |
145300 mi US $79 |
Inner boots throwing grease. Replaced clamps. |
149000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced 2 front axles to repair leak from boots. Replaced seal on transfer case to repair leak. |
161200 mi US $600 |
Replaced both front axles |
155000 mi US $1100 |
Front half axles replacement |
178560 mi C $2400 |
minor leak of rear axle (fill hole), |
85000 mi US $250 |
Replaced damaged CV joint, |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
126480 mi C $200 |
replaced transmission cooler lines.rusted out and leaking |
85000 mi US $400 |
4wd actuator on front differential failed. Dealer diagnosed problem, owner bought part and did the labor. |
88598 mi C $80 |
only diagnose was done, no repair attempted. only diagnose was done, no repair attempted. |
88660 mi C $2300 |
Transmission failed and a full rebuild has to be done. Transmission failed and a full rebuild has to be done. |
70000 mi US $2100 |
Broke the rear differential pinion gear. My 4runner is heavily modified for 4wheeling and runs on oversized tires, so failure was not a big surprise. Gave me the opportunity to upgrade gearing to 4.88 |
124000 mi US $500 |
cv boot tear |
150040 mi C $300 |
front passenger side CV joint leaked, bought a remanufactured CV joint and had it installed by mechanic. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
215000 mi US $500 |
Replaced CV joint with CVJ |
119000 mi US $260 |
Left CV boot leaking grease. |
154000 mi US $189 |
cracked CV boot replaced |
65000 mi US $400 |
Differential seal replacement |
167000 mi US $460 |
Boots on both front axles were shot. I had both axles replaced |
146700 mi US $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. |
154000 mi US $240 |
Replaced Passenger Front Half Shaft |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
175000 mi US $2400 |
Both transfer case actuators as well as the differential lock were replaced. The truck wouldn't shift out of 4WD until I had it repaired. |
156000 mi US $301 |
Replaced driver front axle. |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
201000 mi US $454 |
Vibration from rearend at 60mph+. Suspected either u-joints or pinion bearing. Local shop replaced both drive shaft ujoints but didnt not balance, slight improvement but only by 50%. Suspect shaft needs balancing. Pinion seems to be OK |
204200 mi US $177 |
Vibration in driveline determined to be worn u-joints and drive shaft in need of rebalancing at high speed by a driveline shop. Important to take this kind of repair to an experienced mechanic since balancing takes time to get it right. |
132000 mi US $1000 |
Driveshaft replaced |
170000 mi US $1400 |
U joints replaced |
175000 mi US $580 |
Rear differential needs replacement |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
128340 mi C $100 |
Lubricate universal joints on drive shaft |
162000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced right rear axle, complete rear brake job |
118272 mi US $286 |
Rear axle seal and bearing |
135000 mi US $1800 |
The rear axle housing has severe corrosion issues and has rusted through. The axle fluid is leaking out. The axle has been replaced with another used axle. |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
136000 mi US $70 |
Clutch master/slave cylinders |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
194600 mi US $360 |
replace drive shaft u-joints |
167000 mi US $1800 |
Bought used, had trusted mechanic due maintenance work including belts (timing and others). They found a torn boot on a rear drive shaft that required repair. |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
194800 mi US $1300 |
Drive shaft was loose and needed to be replaced. |
156000 mi US $2250 |
Transmission failure |
277000 mi | Also failed annual safety inspection. They found a leak in my rear axle. The ball bearing was leaking on one side and brake was covered in grease. Both sides were bad. |
279000 mi | While SUV on the lift they looked at the leaking axle and noticed it was just clogged up. They unclogged it. Next choice is to spend $100 to attempt to clean out my catalytic converter or spend another $500 and get a new sensor and try to pass that way. |
137000 mi US $110 |
Universal Joint had to be replaced. |
190000 mi | Horrible clunk noise when accelerating after a stop, felt like being rear ended at about 20mph |
216200 mi US $970 |
Rear differential pinion bearing worn and noisy. Rebuilt rear diff including both pinion bearings and both side bearings. Removed & installed diff assembly myself but had diff rebuilt by shop. Left rear axle seal leaking gear oil on brakes. Replaced rear axle seals and axle bearings on both sides. Removed and installed axles/seals myself and had shop press bearings off & back on. |
248000 mi US $15 |
Trans fluid line from Trans to Radiator rusted out and was leaking. Cut out rusted section and replaced with flexible line. |
245000 mi US $423 |
Axle seal on right side leaking. Replaced. |
251700 mi | Same axle seal as initially replaced failed on a long trip to Texas, and I had to refill it in the parking lot of an auto parts store.. Differential got warm. Had to drive it home for warranty work. Was repaired at no cost to me. |
252400 mi | Same axle seal failed a third time. |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
77500 mi C $520 |
transfer case was leaking, replaced transfer case |
73000 mi US $100 |
Small leak, tranny pan tightened. |
Engine not specified
256000 mi US $800 |
rear axle seals |
158700 mi US $1000 |
I just bought this truck which looked good on the dealer lot but was neglected on maint. I've replaced: both rear axle bearing/seals, |
164300 mi US $50 |
Started to feel vibration from the drive line under acceleration and a slight clunk when shifting into gear. U-joints are fairly cheap so I decided to replace it myself. Had a machine shop press the new parts together. did the rest myself |
266000 mi US $75 |
Replaced CV axle boots on both front axles. |
6-cylinder manual 4WD
178000 mi US $150 |
Clutch would not disengage when depressed. Replaced clutch master and slave cylinders. Rear cover on rear axle housing rusted through and leaking gear oil. Replacment cost over $1500, cleaned off rust and patched with 2 part epoxy, no leaks yet. |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
194000 mi US $4500 |
"Strawberry Milkshake" - The portion of the radiator that the tranny fluid runs thru ruptures, mixes with coolant, and cycles thru the tranny. Ruins tranny (and radiator.) New tranny. |
114000 mi US $300 |
Both CV axles. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
199000 mi US $1900 |
Drive shaft and universal joints replaced. |
236000 mi US $770 |
rear axle fluid leaking into rear brake drums, brakes and axle fluid seals needed to be replaced |
Engine not specified
142000 mi US $450 |
Rear axle seal failure. Both sides |
209000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced transmision mount and gaskets. |
6-cylinder manual 4WD
172980 mi C $2000 |
Transfer case needed to be replaced. Mechanic replaced it with a reconditioned unit from a 1999 4-Runner. |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
162000 mi | forward internal transmission pump creating high pitched noise when accellerating. |
162000 mi US $99 |
Shop claims a pump in the front of the end of the transmission housing responsible for the noise. Decided to sell vehicle rather than spend $4,000 to replace. |
271500 mi US $9 |
Rear u joint bad |
300700 mi C $450 |
Replaced axle seals |
311240 mi C $1000 |
Rear axle seals |
158000 mi | Rear differential housing is rusting away. Dealer says replace total rear end. Big $$$ I made epoxy repair a year ago to stop small oil leak. Rusting problem is getting worse. In process of submitting complaint to consumer advocacy group. |
4-cylinder manual 4WD
124000 mi C $250 |
drivetrain leak requiring seal |
Engine not specified
135160 mi | leaking tranny box |
6-cylinder manual 4WD
150660 mi C $300 |
Clutch master pump failed. |
191000 mi US $68 |
Replace rear axle oil seals & brake shoes (soaked with oil). |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
210000 mi | Replaced Passenger Side Rear Axle Seal and Bearing |
155000 mi US $2200 |
rear differential was bad. Shop found a used one at a salvage yard, complete with both rear axles, so entire rear end was replaced |
287000 mi US $800 |
both U joints replaced, Driveshaft bearing replaced, driveshaft rebuilt |
6-cylinder manual 4WD
127000 mi US $75 |
Lube squeaky clutch |