7.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$960
Average Mileage:
117,750 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replace fuse (1 reports)
  3. replaced entire AC system (1 reports)
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problem #3

Aug 042019

4Runner SR5

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

In the middle of summer the internal AC controls of my vehicle started blinking and we lost Air Conditioning on a day we had a heat index of 125 degrees. Not happy rest of the summer with both me and my wife having health problems. NEEDS TO BE A RECALL!!!

- Scott D., Clarksville, AR, US

problem #2

Jul 022013

4Runner SR5 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

Toyota had been using a faulty fuse that if I had been the original owner and known about the recall I could have gotten it fixed for free. It really was a simple fix, plugging in a new fuse, but the fact that Toyota admitted wrong but wouldn't help with replacing the fuse. And on top of that the fuse cost a ridiculous $80! Thankfully it was an easy fix, but still annoying.

- Chad N., North Augusta, SC, US

problem #1

Mar 142011

4Runner 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 168,110 miles

First I have to say I Have not required any repairs to this vehicle since I purchased it new, Only regular servicing. I am not complaining but am posting this for statisical tracking.

The A/C stopped blowing cold so I attempted to recharge with a can of 134a w/dye and sealer. Cheap fix I thought. The A/C blew cool for about a week before the problem came back. Tried the same fix agian because a local repair shop told me it would cost about $1000.00 to fix. After adding two cans of 134a w/dye, it started venting from the high pressure side of the compressor on every cycle until depleted. Local shop replaced Compressor and clutch, coil, dryer assy, expansion valve, condenser assy, and all o-rings. I basically changed the whole system except for hoses for $1800.00. Maybe the repairs would have been cheaper had I not over-pressurized the system and blew floresent dye all over the engine compartment.

- mustangcrazzee, Rincon, GA, US