Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"went to get oil change and believe since there was no problem prior to taking it in, they did something when the replaced the power steering fluid they said I needed"
Anonymous, TX (2010 Toyota 4Runner 4.0-L V6)"replaced rear shocks. very specialized and only Toyota could to the work. Very expensive"
Susan B., AZ (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"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."
Anonymous, TX (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"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."
Anonymous, TX (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"Very expensive shocks started to leak."
Marta A., OK (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"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."
Charles M., VA (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"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."
Anonymous, TX (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"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."
Anonymous, CT (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"shocks were leaking, made steering feel wobbly"
Anonymous, (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"Had to replace suspension system after 70,000 miles. Vehicle has never been off road. Horrible design by Toyota"
Anonymous, VA (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"Leaking shock at about 120,000 miles."
Anonymous, CO (2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"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"
Paul F., CA (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"Leaking dust boot."
Anonymous, CO (2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"The lubrication in the right tie rod ball joint was dry causing sticking in its operation leading to uneven tire wear."
T H., MI (2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"Result of X-REAS suspension system."
Charles M., VA (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"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"
Lee J., WA (2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"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"
Lee J., WA (2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"any slight turn to left noise"
Anonymous, MN (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)
"Have to get vehicle aligned every 6 to 7 months."
Anonymous, VA (2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)