2005 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Repair Histories
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2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Upon acceleration from stop or at braking stop bang noise accompanied by a thud as if rear ended happens intermittently. Dealer unable to duplicate even though Lexus has recall for same problem. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | Dealer says Toyota is aware of transmission yoke problem (bang sound rear ended feel). Dealer says no fix. Outright lie. | |
| Jun | 2011 | 86000 | 150 | FRONT BRAKE JOB |
| Apr | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | Defective tailgate control module replaced. Apparently affected many of this model year. | |
| Jan | 2012 | 81000 | 0 | Tire sensor needed reprogramming. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 59000 | 80 | Skid plate bolts rusted tight. Needed to be drilled out and tapped. |
| Oct | 2010 | 65000 | 50 | Took to shop due to squeak from chassis - unknown cause. Mechanic discovered leaking, non-functioning shock absorber. |
| Dec | 2010 | 66000 | 300 | Mechanic diagnosed broken right front strut causing suspension noise. The car was driveable for local trips. I ordered two new front struts and replaced them myself. |
| Mar | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 73000 | 350 | Windshield cracked nearly all the way across the lower portion. Local autoglass guys replaced it in an hour in my driveway. No idea what happened, just one morning it was cracked and had been facing the garage overnight. Transmission vibrating (google 'rumble strip transmission issue') between 40 and 45 mph under light acceleration. Only happens if shifter in 'D,' never in '4'. Drained and refilled fluid 4x. Probably need to replace torque converter. |
| Apr | 2011 | 79000 | 140 | Driver side rear window shattered for no apparent reason. No one was in the truck at the time. The glass appeared to have broke from the inside of the truck out. The truck was in my driveway and it was during the day. Replaced it myself. Symptoms gradually went away after the last transmission fluid drain and fill. I consider the problem solved as I have not had the symptom for several months now. |
| Aug | 2011 | 83000 | 0 | Very noticeable ticking sound when engine cold, can be heard very easily outside truck or from inside with windows down when taking off from a stop. I believe it's the dreaded Toyota V8 cracked exhaust manifold problem on the passenger side. |
| Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Rear rotors were replaced six months ago. They were out of round. |
| Jul | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Replaced valve readers as low pressure tire light kept coming on. |
| Apr | 2010 | 31000 | 400 | very small clip on bottom of rear window clipping two rubber ends together. |
| May | 2010 | 32500 | 0 | Front and rear brake pads, rotors resurfaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | Rear U joint replaced under warranty | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 32000 | 103 | Sunroof got stuck open. Originally told $2700 to replace entire unit, but they subsequently got it working again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 144000 | 1730 | Both emission control valves (heads) were stuck closed and had to be replaced. The third emission control valve had to be replaced. |
2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 220000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 224700 | 8 | Head gasket leak into #6 cylinder. I fixed it with GM stop leak tablets. It hasn't leaked since putting in the tablets. |
| Dec | 2012 | 228000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 50700 | 0 | 4runner took 4-5 full seconds to start when weather was cooler. This is the 3rd time it's been in for this but they always claimed it was normal. They replaced the entire fuel pump after noticing a fuel pressure drop as the car sat parked. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 1200 | Tire pressure valves failed and replace. Not covered under extended warranty by Toyota. It is a safety item but not to Toyota. Nuff said. Been having this problem since 30k miles. Window on driver door failed and not working correctly. Loose in the door | |
| Jun | 2009 | 39000 | 300 | TPMS has serious problems on my tires. Had to pay for it myself...even though I have extended warranty and problem was handled prior to 30k miles. Also, all windows are rattling in the doors and no assistance from the dealer or Toyota. No Toyota again. |
| Jul | 2009 | 40000 | 60 | TPMS keeps malfunctioning. Had to haved it repaired elsewhere. Even with ext. warranty.. Toyota Dealer told me to go to pound sand, more of less. |
| Feb | 2010 | 47000 | 887 | Had to replace the rear shocks. They failed very early in the life of the auto. |
| Jul | 2011 | 61000 | 0 | Had to replace the Front Struts @ $600.00 |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 98000 | 165 | Stuck RF brake caliper. Replaced them both. |
| Toyota 4Runner in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 60000 | 350 | Needed front brakes done. Said R & L calipers needed replaced. Inner piston frozen. Rotors fine. Bought rebuilt lifetime warranty calipers. Saved $500. |
| Sep | 2011 | 75000 | 100 | Rear brakes replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 78000 | 260 | Driver side front 1/2 axle replaced because grease boot leaking. |
| Jan | 2012 | 80000 | 449 | The steering wheel felt very heavy to turn. First the replaced steering fluid to no resolve, and then returned with problem worse and they replaced lower steering shaft. Bad u joint. |
| Mar | 2012 | 82000 | 75 | Front calpers went bad lower piston sticking on both left in right side. purchase aftermarket parts previously so this time warranty on parts just paid labor |
| Apr | 2012 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 58000 | 0 | Originally, the steering rack was bad, new one ordered. |
| Feb | 2010 | 59000 | 2000 | When I brought car in for the new rack, the pwr steering pump had gone bad due to over working from the binding rack. Then the power steering high pressure line was rusted to the rack. Had to replace all. |
| Mar | 2010 | 61000 | 266 | Brake caliper had siezed causing excessive heat and friction. Replaced caliper. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 100000 | 387 | Front hub bearings replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 138000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 100000 | 410 | Check engine light. I bought code reader and code was for oxygen sensor. Dealer came to same conclusion independently and replaced the sensor. No more problems. |
| Aug | 2011 | 106500 | 225 | Air conditioning not cooling. No leak detected, over half the refrigerant capacity was added and worked fine thereafter. |
| Feb | 2013 | 118500 | 700 | Replaced O2 Sensor Changed Spark Plugs |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 72000 | 20 | Replaced the trim piece that runs along the lower surround of the rear window. The existing piece simply had degraded due to years of exposure to the sun here in south Texas. |
| Feb | 2012 | 91000 | 1200 | Front brake calipers suffered frozen pistons, a known issue for these units. Cost includes pads, rotors and brake hoses (preventive) as well. |
| Mar | 2013 | 106000 | 0 | Fuel filler cap failed and no longer would remain firmly seated, resulting in activation of "check engine" lights, and warning lights indication deactivation of stability and traction control systems. |
| Toyota 4Runner in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 126500 | 800 | front differential oil seal leak on driver's side |
| Apr | 2011 | 130000 | 245 | right front differential oil seal was slowly weeping gear oil |
| Apr | 2013 | 167000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Toyota in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 65000 | 665 | Bad filter set engine light killed traction control. Part replaced. |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | sunroof rattle, replaced new by manufacturer |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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