0.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
220,000 miles

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problem #4

Mar 222017

4Runner 6-cyl

  • 245,000 miles
The frame has rusted out and the swaybar has broke loose from the frame.

- Elkhorn City, KY, USA

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problem #3

May 012012

4Runner 6-cyl

  • 190,000 miles
Rear differential housing is leaking fluid as a result of rust. Local Toyota dealership says the entire rear axle needs to be replaced (it is all one piece) to the tune of $3000. An online search of a diy repair shows this problem (google: Rear differential rust) shows this problem is unique to Toyota 3rd generation 4runners. This amount of rust on an integral part is extreme and unacceptable that Toyota has not done a recall, even though they did one for virtually same vehicle in the Tacoma for frame rust.

- Coxsackie, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jan 032012

4Runner

  • 190,000 miles
The rear differential is rusting out.

- Versailles, KY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 152010

4Runner

  • 255,000 miles
1998 Toyota 4runner SR5. The read differential housing has rusted out so bad that it has to be replaced. Multiple mechanics have stated they've never seen such a thing. No accidents or anything that could have added to the deterioration of this. This 4runner has never gone off road and 90% of is highway miles.

- Lyman, ME, USA

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