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2008 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 103 repairs.
2008 Toyota 4Runner repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 91 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Minnesota, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 201360000 miUS $750 | Clunk noise when stopping and starting | ||
| 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 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 Nebraska, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2024 | |||
| 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. | ||
| Oct 2023200000 mi | Crack in exhaust manifold near catalytic converter. Causes unpleasant sound and as it grows exhaust smell in cabin. Only dealership will touch it - parts alone quoted $2k. Doesn’t prevent use at this time. | ||
| 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 | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2016100000 miUS $680 | Right front wheel bearing noisy | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014100000 miUS $1500 | new calipers | ||
| 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 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 | ||
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 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. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018111000 miUS $1100 | normal maintenance [brakes] | ||
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 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 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 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 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 Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017124000 miUS $300 | Replace CV shafts | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021182000 miUS $500 | muffler replaced | ||
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201632240 miC $150 | Calipers | ||
| 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 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 $3,000 into it, and will be buying it when done. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201012400 mi | Main heating circuit board needed to be replaced. 1400$ 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 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 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 Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Sep 20098000 mi | Factory installed TomTom GPS was shorted out by TomTom. | ||
| Jan 201184500 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 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 New Jersey, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201469000 mi | a/c was not cold | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201695000 miUS $70 | The front stabilizer links were worn out. | ||
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