Top 5 Problems Toyota 4Runner SUV 1996-2002 3rd Generation

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[@NXCProductions]

1.) The breather valve on the differential gets clogged up and blows your axle seals 2.) Lower Ball Joint Failures which can be catastrophic 3.) Parking Brake will seize up after not being used and corroded for awhile. 4.) Valve Cover Gaskets leaking and ruining alternator! 5.) Sunroof leaks (if equipped) they are known for molding up the interior. So make sure to pour water on them and make sure they don’t leak if you’re buying one. 6.) Original Radiator going out and creating strawberry milkshake of death. Since trans cooler is integrated within radiator. These cars are usually overall bulletproof though, just make sure you check all these minor things they listed and make sure you don’t over pay and take care of it. If you take care of these things they’ll last forever

[@andayimushenye9839]

I have had my 1997 4runner for 20 years with 333,300 miles and thank God I haven't seen those problems. So far its running like a champ, no issues.

[@agentorange1556]

Spoiler alert! The only problem is paying well over book value for one of these legend of an automobile.

[@MiYouTube0821]

My 99 4Runner SR5 is running 412,000 and going strong. I appreciate the video 💪🏽

[@Slotcarking]

Bought a 96 for $2500! Only had 257K miles! Just breaking in!

[@JohnSmith-kc6zz]

Just got a 2002 with 208k miles for $2500 Already love it

[@youssbaraki]

Rear axle seals will go bad if you don't check/replace the breather valve, valve cover gasket replacement with half moon seal, radiator replacement to avoid the transmission oil mix with coolant, get oem brake pads with good quality rotors, transmission shifter bushings replacement, oil cooler gasket and washer replacement, lower ball joint very important to replace... simple maintenance and its a great suv to work on since its very easy lots of videos of how to do everything on it

[@peterbell9683]

Our 2002 4Runner had the frame rot. An enterprising fellow (fabricator) on eBay must've done the math (opportunity) on a couple hundred thousand rusting 4Runner frames and so he has all of the components for either side cut and ready to go! I ordered from him and found a shop that was happy to weld them in. Not as easy as it sounds because some worry about liability and some frame shops.... Let's just say have a preexisting mindset.

[@johnallison9514]

My 2000 V6 2X with 373k still going strong!

[@tylersantos92]

For recalls do I have to purchase it from them ( dealership )or any deal will do it ? For example I bought my 96 from someone not a dealer could I still get my frame fix through Toyotas recall ?

[@harrisomar01]

Toyota did not have a frame call for 4 runners.

[@el-nada4023]

Is it advicable to get this as a first car for someone still learning to drive???

[@charlessimpson4578]

The overdrive does not seem to engage on my 1998 4Runner. RPM's are are over 3500 @ 55 mpg. Also there is vibration in the front end until 50 mpg. Vibration will stop @ 50 mpg. Any hints? Thanks

[@arttarbell1222]

I have a 1999 4Runner V-6. There is a mild clicking sound when on the highway that gets faster with the speed of the vehicle. When I get home and the car is still in drive I hear some louder clicking but only ocassionally. When I shift into park the clicking goes away. Is this the parking pawl spring malfunctioning? Is it safe to drive as it is? I am sure it would be an expensive repair. Have other 4Runeer ran into this problem? Could it be something else. Vehicle has 240,000 miles and a new timing belt was insalled two years ago.

[@vince_s]

Wife's car is a '99 with 200k on the 3.4 v6. As Andrew stated, the parking break will seize up if you don't use it. The only other real issue is that the floor shifter has plastic spacers In the mechanism that disintegrate over time so the floor shifter is pretty wobbly. Still works fine though.

[@ElliotMcDonell]

Frame replacement?? To this day?? I should find out about mine, though it doesn't have bad rust.. also wondering if my LBJ's were ever replaced, now I ride with fear that the wheels will fall off! FearRunner.. love my 96 Limited though, epic vehicle, 210k and counting!

[@tc3imagery]

Great video, well done! Does issue #2, about the abnormal shifting, apply to a manual transmission? I think it doesn't, but I just want to make sure. Thanks!

[@ivanolivo3987]

Ball joints

[@كفىباللهوكيلا-ه6ص]

My brother , where is the immobiliser in 4runner 1999 ?

[@FroggyplayzTyyy]

It’s crazy how it’s changed over the years

[@Andrew-rb4gs]

Parking brake cable on the rear axle will seize if not used daily also.

[@Coxfame]

I just had problem #2 replaced months ago on my 2001 and the sad part is no body sells it. I live in Houston tx and there are tons of junk yards and they wouldn't sell it either. One place is willing to sell it for $500. My mechanic did everything to clean it and nothing it's the litle electronic sensor that fried. (Ebay rescued me).

[@bradleyr4451]

hi nice video, i have a 1999 with 380k miles just bought it recently. now it will clunk when starting from a stop until its warmed up. scary. back up and its fine. put in D, trans shifts and it sits like the brake is on. gently give a little gas, can hear the engine trying and suddenly clunk a heavy deep inside clunk and it goes. like the brakes somehow are on, I hope thats it and not a differential? after warmed up it will be fine at stoplights. this morning i went to MCD and at the speaker going again? did the clunk, then got coffee etc and again clunk but leaving there, pulling out from a stop it didnt. until its cold again. I thought this might be common, a while back on a toyota 4runner site, ppl talked about it, but my problem was electrical then. and then the brakes went out, somehow the brake line was broken right at the connector on the front brake; odd then a tire got a large framing screw in there, odd. when it was no front brakes I had to stop using the parking brake. i was able to fix the front line at an auto zone in the parking lot, just replaced it, added brake oil and its worked, well, had to bleed them, a month ago then only now it will clunk at start in D, cold.

[@MChammer12]

I have an issue with my 1999 forerunner where I will press on the gas pedal quickly and then brake suddenly and the car will turn off. Any ideas??

[@joewhatsup]

Great video, thank you!

[@GenuineLarry]

Just got a ‘00 4Runner for $2k… 222k miles on the dash! Runs and drives like a charm

[@tommyhenriquezkayakangler8465]

Can you post a link for the frame recall you are referring about ? Thanks in advance.

[@tonybroad5577]

noted your comments on shifting issues, I've noticed alot of problems with auto-transmissions can you state what would cause an auto-transmission not to up shift up from 1st to 2nd and so on, loads of opinions on this issue, from ECU issues to oil changes that can cause this issue to solenoid valve issues within the transmission it's-self what would be your best guess as to the cause of this problem note mostly occurring in diesel models. many thanks

[@jeromebecigneul2911]

Do the 2019 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L flex fuels have any problems that you know of? Or that I should be watching for or doing extra maintenance to make sure it doesn't become a problem?

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

My engine light is not on and no codes are showing, I've cleaned the Mass airflow sensor, but it still does not have acceleration after taking off at about a 1/4 of a mile if that much. However if I put it in nuetral and rev it a time or two and back to drive it will go like it should. What do you think is the problem?

[@AMPSLY]

secret other issue: if the engine is hard starting *only when warm*, but starts fairly easily when cold, check your fuel pressure regulator and fuel pump. a system too lean code will also be present if this is the case

[@martyparadise1]

Help what the hell!!!??? 5:06 pretty much had a fire where the exhaust is I wish I could post a video into your cabin

[@culturahobby]

Good video! Thanks

[@tyngov5583]

I have a 92 4-runner and it will start and run but it would die randomly. Any thoughts? Thanks.

[@FloridaGator76]

I have a check engine light on took it to two parts stores said it catalytic converter. How to fix it

[@gionandrivenditto8618]

Hello friend, greetings from Venezuela, I have a 1998 4runner 4x4 5vz, I changed the timing kit and it stays accelerated at 1100rpm, what could I do?

[@royellis8190]

So I have 2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 and I having a hard time changing the gear, what causes that problem.

[@isaacfernandez4841]

Heater valve, after 20 years the left tube will explode and leak coolant

[@yamahasakisteveniv8349]

Thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@realrokr3284]

My 2000 2.7 liter have had involuntary accelerations even without pressing the acceleraror, still no idea what's going on

[@marfcast101]

Not all of them have that throttle body design, only the TB with the single cable do

[@jesrobles6405]

Frame rot calling the dealership and they don't help. What is the other option? Other way around it ??

[@ThankGodWilfred]

Sir I want to know what can fail break

[@jusme1251]

Replacing the missing spare tire would be a good idea...

[@roofermarc1]

Toyota only recalled US made frames if rusted. The 4 runner was Japan made, not covered. From what I've heard.

[@danbaumann8273]

You can still get a new frame after all these years?

[@omaribraheem7869]

A/T oil temp 😢

[@SabrinaSpencer24]

2000 toyota 4runner how to fix the ac co.presser

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[@TheDonkDonk420]

Frame rottttt 😂 gotta love the northeast

[@martyparadise1]

😮 anybody know how to add a video or photos

[@justinbwelding7614]

Does anyone else have a strange vibrating noise under the hood that momentarily sounds like something venting with engine off?

[@justinbwelding7614]

Comes from drivers side around master cylinder area!

[@Kewchu]

Nice hat!

[@anthonyramnauth7504]

I have a 98.toyota 4runner sr5 3.4 the problem is the fuel gage

[@dand33911]

I was told toyota never issued a recall or offered to repair any 3rd gen 4runner frames. Only tacos. Is that correct?

[@el3men2alvarado.]

Scrap or junk one of those 😂

[@Mason-fv1zl]

The problem is these old Toyotas rust so bad that none of this stuff matters I’d there’s a massive hole in the frame.

[@LuciaWelcome]

My alarm keeps going off and I just replaced a new battery,

[@horusgarcia1]

You forgot the strawberry milkshake radiator problem. You don't get that with a manual transmission.

[@SpicyMcGeezak]

Frames rusting out

[@namzuG23]

Love my 99, she runs like a top. 200k miles. All highway.. 😂

[@jeanrodnervil]

Hi guys how how u doing I have a 1997 Toyota 4 runner 6cylinder 4x4 when I’m driving it’s shaking but when I change the Rotors and the brakes pads the car driving fine for a while after that it’s happening again? Can you give me ur advice about that please ?

[@1AAuto]

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[@crabbee88]

a bad wire does not mean a whole new motor is needed lol

[@lsugimoto8361]

Lower ball joints

[@JackalineMckinneyMissJackieorm]

Since you are going to the trouble of making a video,why don't you also show ways you could prevent these issues if it was your vehicle ,for instance the exposed wire could be cleaned and protected if it isn't broke,or checking the fuse panel and cleaning if needed all connections first and protection against corrosion.loss prevention.

[@nethacker1398]

Half this problems could be avoided if you just got a manual

[@Eric-fz7on]

All your demo cars look like the titanic underneath! Where are you ?

[@gnarlytaco6604]

Never move the tps. You will join a 900 throttle body. Noone knows the proper adjustment procedures.

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner8809]

Rust

[@riflebear1711]

Unreal how corroded and rusted this 4runner is. Sad.

[@turnerlouis3518]

I have a 1999 toyota right hand 4 runner ..wen driveing it raving hard and my fuel finish emty wat case it.. and my digical cliamet control not working ....sir my question to you .thank you

[@sriramated4992]

Are you wearing a wig?