CarComplaints.com Notes: Although it has a stellar record in terms of vehicle problems, initially the 4th generation (2003 - 2009) 4Runner didn't earn our top "Seal of Awesome" rating because it received poor crash test ratings for rear impacts. However it's proven to have one of the lowest driver death rates out of all vehicles (not just SUVs), so we've bumped it back up to our top award.
Tire Pressure Monitor batteries drain and causes a fault in the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). The TPMS light in the instrument cluster stays on. "Fix" is to replace all TPMS sensors at the cost of $75 for the sensor + removing and reinstalling the tires.
This is expensive and not worth the cost to have the soccer mom sensors work. Easier just to check the tire pressure each month like a responsible adult.
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Tire Pressure Monitor batteries drain and causes a fault in the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). The TPMS light in the instrument cluster stays on. "Fix" is to replace all TPMS sensors at the cost of $75 for the sensor + removing and reinstalling the tires.
This is expensive and not worth the cost to have the soccer mom sensors work. Easier just to check the tire pressure each month like a responsible adult.
- David G., San Antonio, TX, Texas, US