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.
4Runner transmission was slipping so took to reputable mechanic who said transmission needed to be replaced. Also said while under vehicle they noticed excessive rust so choice had to be made as to what to do. Toyota needs to be replacing the frames in these vehicles. Totally unacceptable for transmission needing to be replaced with this many miles on it.
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4Runner transmission was slipping so took to reputable mechanic who said transmission needed to be replaced. Also said while under vehicle they noticed excessive rust so choice had to be made as to what to do. Toyota needs to be replacing the frames in these vehicles. Totally unacceptable for transmission needing to be replaced with this many miles on it.
- rob55clifford, Frazeysburg, US