Looking at a new 5th gen, what are the common issues?

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funken

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I have a '16 Tacoma on order but the list of problems people are running into with their brand new trucks is getting longer by the day.

So, I'm now doing my research on 2016 4Runners. What are the common issues on new 4Runners that may pop up in the first 10k miles or soon after? Thanks in advance!
 
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funken said:
I have a '16 Tacoma on order but the list of problems people are running into with their brand new trucks is getting longer by the day.

So, I'm now doing my research on 2016 4Runners. What are the common issues on new 4Runners that may pop up in the first 10k miles or soon after? Thanks in advance!
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Most common issue is no issue.

Biggest problems are people not test driving and complaining about stuff that shouldn't be complained about in the first place if they had done a thorough test drive and figured (breath) out that it wasn't the right vehicle for them in the first place (breath) so test drive, buy and enjoy trouble a free vehicle.
 
Antman said:
Most common issue is no issue.

Biggest problems are people not test driving and complaining about stuff that shouldn't be complained about in the first place if they had done a thorough test drive and figured (breath) out that it wasn't the right vehicle for them in the first place (breath) so test drive, buy and enjoy trouble a free vehicle.
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Well that's a promising start.:thumb3: I've been lurking for a few weeks and haven't really seen much mentioned. Just checking that I didn't miss anything.
 
Just make sure you test drive as [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION] said. The biggest complaint by far is from the guys who are coming from BMW's, Audi's, or V8 engine powered vehicles about the power of the 4Runner. In reality it does just fine but it is not a V8. Torque and power is in a different part of the curve compared to a V8.
 
funken said:
Well that's a promising start.:thumb3: I've been lurking for a few weeks and haven't really seen much mentioned. Just checking that I didn't miss anything.
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Antman nailed it, I've only got a 2014, only about 60,000 KM on it, but i event had a single problem yet. Test drive one a couple times and drive it in a way you would be driving it if you owned it. Sure there are some things i would like different, but overall they are mostly just aesthetics.

Too bad about the tacoma, i was looking at getting one because I'm gonna need a pickup in the near future, but i might just look at some used ones from a previous gen.
 
1engineer said:
Just make sure you test drive as [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION] said. The biggest complaint by far is from the guys who are coming from BMW's, Audi's, or V8 engine powered vehicles about the power of the 4Runner. In reality it does just fine but it is not a V8. Torque and power is in a different part of the curve compared to a V8.
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Drove a 126 hp 4 banger pickup for 10 years. I don't see power being an issue.
 
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funken said:
Well that's a promising start.:thumb3: I've been lurking for a few weeks and haven't really seen much mentioned. Just checking that I didn't miss anything.
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I came from a vehicle that had non-stop drivetrain issues. Rear ends, seals galore, front diff, transfer case.... I found the 4r when I began my search with trouble-free 4x4. And I've been hanging around this peanut gallery ever since.

Antman and 1engineer are bang-on. Test drive it first, because the 4runner is not going to throw you back in your seat. When I drive in a big city, the power is there when you mash the pedal-- but for regular throttle position, it's underwhelming at first. I don't drive like that anyway, so it suits me fine. I prefer the power curve for the slow driving I do on the trails.
 
One of us! One of us!

I switched my '16 Taco order mostly because of the 2200 RPM buzz. I was really digging the 2016 refresh but when I tried putting my family of four into the Taco it just wasn't going to happen. I'm going to miss the bed (that I never had) but I LOVE my 4Runner. Admittedly I'm still well in the honeymoon phase but hopefully it doesn't end.
 
You may start to like IPA's, have an urge to find a dirt road, and grow a (bigger) beard. These seem to be common side effects of being a 4Runner owner.
 
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I really can't believe any of you have told him the worst and highly prone problem.......



















your T4R will talk to you telling you in a very small voice, it wants to be Modded!

There, someone told you!
Enjoy your T4R.
 
I think the other "issue" that gets a lot of mentions is the nose-dive when braking with the stock suspension. I've tailored my driving to be really smooth with the brake pedal so I don't get it very much, but during hard braking it is very noticeable. Bilstein 5100's and AT tires seem to fix the nose dive.

funken said:
1st gear low enough off-road? I drove a 4th gen 4 speed and 1st was a little too high for my liking.
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Normal 2-hi is fine for city and highway speeds, but as mentioned can feel a little low on power. 4-hi is good for dirt roads and mild off roading, I think the acceleration mapping is good to keep you from loosing traction. Drop it into 4-lo and it's great off-road. You can roll into the pedal with your foot to accelerate slowly and smoothly.

I come from a 2000 Tacoma 3.4L 4x4 and I feel the 5th gen 4Runner is much smoother and well mannered off-road at the expense of being unable to handle as large of obstacles in stock form.
 
Saker said:
I really can't believe any of you have told him the worst and highly prone problem.......

No issues except this!!!
















your T4R will talk to you telling you in a very small voice, it wants to be Modded!

There, someone told you!
Enjoy your T4R.
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:amen:
 
Hmm, a little different than this:
 

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