Toyota 4Runner Change Vehicle

“Severe front vibration leads to UJ replacement; severe noise from rear of car at 60MPH leads to drive shaft replacement”

“Axle seals failed and were leaking. Necessitated disassembly of the axle to repair, which was complex, and also required servicing of the rear brakes due to oil contamination. Overall expense approximately $1700”

“Worn u-joints. Vibration at 60-70 mph”

“Driveshaft universals had been replaced, shaft badly out of balance, had repaired by adding weights”

“Vibration from the front of the car resulted in replacing all four tyres. When that did not solve the problem, I replaced the VC joints, when that did not solve the problem, I finally replaced the drive shaft”

“U-Joints went bad. When they were replaced an internal driveshaft balancer had come loose that would have required replacement of the complete drive shaft at a cost of $1500. Due to limited use of the vehicle I elected to replace the U-Joints and t”

“Differential failed and had to be replaced. This was a major and unexpected expense. Toyota repairs are higher than GM or Ford. This was the first differential that I have ever had problems with”

“Broken stabilizer link bar”

“The panel that controls the climate has mostly gone out. We can make the temperature go up or down a few degrees, but we can't change mode or anything else and it's not lit up anymore, so we can't see it in the dark”

“Worn out front shocks”

“Shocks wore out and needed replacement.... and one of the replacement shocks from the Toyota dealer failed within 10 months and needed to be replaced a second time”

“Needed replacement but originals lasted 190000 miles”

“I have put 190000 miles on my beloved 4Runner and the roads here are horrible so it is to be expected that one might have to have alignment done and suspension work--- my local Toyota dealer keeps me going. I do regular maintenance”

“Front torsion bar link rods rusted and fractured. Design allows water catchment in upper part of link rod, leading to rust and eventual fracture”

“Power steering brackets were worn out and had to be replaced”

“replaced steering rack at 190000 when my mechanic showed it had too much play. Almost the first time to replace a non maintenance item”

“A/C heater temperature sensing unit failed”

“The heating core is getting the hot coolant from the engine but is not generating much heat. The heating core appears to have a partial blockage limiting its heat output”

“Loses”

“The Toyota technician said there was an oring problem that's why I lost freon”

“No refrigerant”

“The paint is peeling along the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. Considering the age of the car, this is not bad for the biggest issue we've had, but it's definitely starting to ware. The interior dash and seats are starting to desolve as well, largely I suspect due to the amount of time the vehicle has spent in the Arizona heat”

“Under body rust, excessive frame rust ( which I contacted Toyota and they were of no help)”

“Both front and back bumpers are rusting in multiple places. Rusting started from the inside to out, in the hard to clean or flush areas”

“Older model Toyota's are known for exterior rust especially around wheel wells and tailgate and this vehicle did”

“Leaks around the valve covers”

“Just had oil changed and it leaks slightly...will take to repair. Must check oil levels every couple of days. This car was a gift to my daughter 5 years ago”

“The gasket was old and leaking. Once replaced, all is well”

“Motor oilleak”

“I LOVE my 4 Runner. I have put over 100,000 miles on it. It is a driving pleasure; yet, as with all aging high mileage autos, some parts need replacing. I had to replace the transmission and I went to the dealership and did it with no complaints”

“The transmission would jump out of first gear when starting”

“Check Engine Light came on and tripped a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0770 which leads to transmission issue possibly involving torque converter, valve body and or shift solenoid. Cleared code and it set again within 24 hours. Independent Transmission shop as well as local Toyota dealer said this is a hard code and most likely was a mechanical issue. Due to age and mileage on vehicle; I chose to have our local Toyota dealer install an remanufactured transmission. This is the same dealer where th”

“Bad Wiring made the engine run rough”

“when the starter goes out it looks like a bad battery. Changing the battery should be part of the procedure none the less as the bad starter can damage the battery”

“Will not turn over when key is turned to start position after sitting in sun for a while. Have to turn the key back to off and start up to 100 times for it to finally start. Not sure if it is the Starter or the Ignition Switch”

“Used all genuine Toyota parts. Replaced timing belt, idler pulley, belt tensioner, water pump, and spark plugs at an independent repair shop. Big hit to the wallet but hundreds cheaper than the dealer quote”

“Previously replaced timing belt failed before regularly scheduled maintenance”

“Replaced antenna motor”

“Clips inside tailgate rusted/broke resulting in window not working”