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Old 02-25-2015, 09:11 PM #1
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Common 4th gen problems?
Hi guys,

I looked over the prepurchase thread already. Didn't have exactly what I was looking for. I currently have a 1st gen Tacoma and my girlfriend is looking to buy a new car. The car is going to be a 4th gen 4Runner. So I'm pretty lucky.

I know what to check for when buying used cars majority of the time. But are there any specific things with a 4th gen I should keep an eye out for? I know the common vsc light problem, is there frame rust problems like the tacos? Common issues and weakness that I should look at?
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Frame rust, stuck calipers seem to be common complaints. Head gaskets on 2003 - 2005 V6 models have a higher than normal failure rate. Some sort of EGR injection pump issue seems to happen a lot on the V8s but I haven't paid much attention to those threads since I have a V6.
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Also, the t-case actuators seem to be an issue for some.
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Frame rust, stuck calipers seem to be common complaints. Head gaskets on 2003 - 2005 V6 models have a higher than normal failure rate. Some sort of EGR injection pump issue seems to happen a lot on the V8s but I haven't paid much attention to those threads since I have a V6.
The V8s do have a problem with the secondary air injection system failing. It's a known issue and cost quite a bit to get replaced. Luckily, there is a bypass that easily takes it offline and won't cause any long term problems. It's a $150.00 fix and pretty easy. Happy Hunting.
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V8s have ticking when cold if the manifolds are compromised. Stuck actuator would not allow the 4runner to go into 4Lo or 4hi, and just beeps. For sure check for rust on the frame. Crawl under there and whack the frame with a little hammer and if it doesn't sound right, it could be rusted and then quickly painted to cover up the rust, to get a sale. Head gasket can be an issue they seem to have sorted out in early 05. Avoid sunroof if possible, they leak, etc., are pain in the butt eventually. V8 and v6 are both great. Lots of great stuff here. Search around. Welcome.
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Driveshaft clunk or thump after a full stop. Do a search. Theres alot on it.

There's a TSB to replace it at a cost.
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Also, the t-case actuators seem to be an issue for some.
This! Make sure on your test drive this operates properly, because if not then you just bought a prerunner. . .
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This make sure on your test drive this operates properly, because if not you just bought a prerunner then. . .
Sorry!!! This is a reality, but it just made me laugh a little.
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Frame rust, stuck calipers seem to be common complaints. Head gaskets on 2003 - 2005 V6 models have a higher than normal failure rate. Some sort of EGR injection pump issue seems to happen a lot on the V8s but I haven't paid much attention to those threads since I have a V6.
Ill be crawling under each car with a small hammer for sure. Stuck calipers? would that be a reason for the VSC TRAC ABS light? I know that the 03-05s have VSC light problems when a scanner is plugged in sometimes.

I didnt know that the 4th gens had HG problems. this is great to know. The car is for the girlfriend so it needs to be a good running car. I'm leaning more towards the V6s since theyre chain driven. not a fan of changing out timing belts. always paranoid of messing up the timing when putting things back together.
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This make sure on your test drive this operates properly, because if not you just bought a prerunner then. . .
For sure I will make sure the 4hi/4lo and center diffs work before any purchase.
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Ill be crawling under each car with a small hammer for sure. Stuck calipers? would that be a reason for the VSC TRAC ABS light? I know that the 03-05s have VSC light problems when a scanner is plugged in sometimes.

I didnt know that the 4th gens had HG problems. this is great to know. The car is for the girlfriend so it needs to be a good running car. I'm leaning more towards the V6s since theyre chain driven. not a fan of changing out timing belts. always paranoid of messing up the timing when putting things back together.
I wouldn't worry about the head gaskets on the v6. If that's what you want, buy it. Here's more information on this particular topic...
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-ge...%2A%2A%2A.html
There's not enough data to make a conclusion about the issue, if indeed there is one at all.
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