Toyota 4Runner Change Vehicle

"Dealer inform me that the left front strut is leaking and when that occurs, due to the nature of the system they have to replace all 4 shocks for $2400. Independent mechanic can’t replace them due to special equipment needed to do the repair. Also, 2 tire pressure sensors went out and Toyota dealer charges $260 each to replace them."

"The Toyota X-RES system is very expense to replace. So we had it removed and replaced with normal aftermarket struts and shocks and saved $1500."

"Very expensive shocks started to leak."

"All four struts are leaking and causing uneven tire wear and steering wheel vibration. The X-REAS suspension system requires replacement of all struts. A very expensive option for a vehicle with such low mileage."

"I was told the struts were leaking and needed to be replaced at 95K miles. Dealer wanted 2200 to replace them, and I ended spending 1400 at NTB to have them replaced."

"Dealer said I had to replace 3 of the 4 hydraulically linked shocks/struts and said the other strut was good. I thought I paid for 4 but they said 3."

"shocks were leaking, made steering feel wobbly"

"Had to replace suspension system after 70,000 miles. Vehicle has never been off road. Horrible design by Toyota"

"Leaking shock at about 120,000 miles."

"Steering rack and pinion is perfectly good, but the rack bushings (not a separately replaceable part) have worn resulting in constant off center steering (both left and right) and slight darting over "non-smooth" roads due to rack assembly shifting"

"Leaking dust boot."

"The lubrication in the right tie rod ball joint was dry causing sticking in its operation leading to uneven tire wear."

"Result of X-REAS suspension system."

"Front wheel bearings on both sides grinding, worn out, for the second time since I've owned the vehicle -- first time at about 60000 miles, second time at about 100000 miles"

"The brake pedal was spongy, the vehicle wandered at highway speed and a rumble noise occurred when turning -- both front wheel bearings failed within six months of each other, total cost about $600"

"any slight turn to left noise"

"worn out"

"calipers won't slide because of rust"

"two calipers froze causing uneven brake pad wear"

"First local garage charged $$$ and their repairs failed. Went to second independent garage and fully repaired."

"no issue. just normal wear. was surprised that it was rear brakes that needed replacement not front"

"Replacement of Front and Rear Brake pads and Rotors due to normal wear and tear."

"During the 75000 mile checkup my mechanic recommended that the pads should be replaced as they had reached maximum use and would begin to fail before the next service"

"premature brake wear caused by brake caliper malfunction"

"Front brake pads were worn down to nothing in 15000 miles and the rotors were warped. Toyota replaced everything at no cost and the brakes have been perfect for the last 35000 miles"

"intermittent pulsation likely caused by the brake calipers"

"A pad on a rear caliper fell off resulting in a badly damaged rotor causing the rear brake calipers and rotors to be replaced"

"uneven wear"

"Front rotors have been replaced twice, one time before my purchase, for warping"

"We had the brakes replaced at the Toyota dealership about 1 1/2 years ago, and if we drive on ANY type of dirt road, the brakes squeak even when the brakes are not applied. As this is a Trail version of the 4Runner, it should be expected that we will take it on dirt roads."

"front calipers were froze up so only rears were working and due to that ,the rears ended up squeaking until the front calipers were replaced"

"A set of cheap brake pads and rotors were put on this vehicle many miles ago that cause it to squeak very loudly."

"All my external and internal electronic functions (i.e. lights, radio and engine) spontaneously turned off, then on when I was driving at night. This happened randomly and most often at night when all the electronics were on. There appeared to be a short somewhere. I went to 3 different repair shops and no one could find the short. After 2-3 months, a routine oil change and engine check seemed to fix the problem. It's possible that wires were corroded and just needed to be cleaned and reconnected. This could have been an expensive problem, but fortunately, worked itself out."

"The plastic lens gets fogged up from UV rays"

"The auto headlight on feature has not worked properly even after sensor replaced still does not come on in daylight when you experience a storm and it gets dark headlights still do not come on Toyota seems to not care. In my opinion this is a safety"

"This was related to my previous issue with the external lights and the entire electrical system. All my external and internal electronic functions (i.e. lights, radio and engine) spontaneously turned off, then on when I was driving at night. This happened randomly and most often at night when all the electronics were on. There appeared to be a short somewhere. I went to 3 different repair shops and no one could find the short. After 2-3 months, a routine oil change and engine check seemed to fix the problem. It's possible that wires were corroded and just needed to be cleaned and reconnected. This could have been an expensive problem, but fortunately, worked itself out."

"driver side heated seat stopped working, but got it repaired under warranty"

"works intermittently."

"Lock actuator failed"