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Did Toyota solve the frame rust problem with the 25 4Runners?I owned a 2009 4Runner and a 2011 4Runner and BOTH frames rusted out. 2011 had 87000 miles and heated garage kept and the 2009 had 90000 miles and also heated garage kept. I live in Ohio.I loved both 4Runners and am looking for a...

Extended warranty quote for new 2023 Rav4 xlt premium Hi , could you please give me a quote on my new 2023 Rav4 XLT Premium, has 3900 miles. Thanks so much!

My 2011 SR5 is my 3rd 4Runner. For the first time I just had installed Blizzaks. Traction on snow and ice is way way better than all season tires. Could not believe the difference! They also ride very well and very quiet. Will switch to all seasons for the spring summer and fall. Highly...

I have a 2012 Mustang GT 412 horsepower on 93 Oct. and 402 on 87. I have noticed NO difference in power, gas mileage or drivability going from 87 to 93. maybe at the drag strip, but not on the street. Now I run only 87! I really doubt you would notice a difference in a heavy vehicle like my 2011...

Thanks guys, that is exactly what I thought, I bought the 2011 because other than the throttle response, I really liked the looks, ride and how quiet it is. I also have a 2012 Mustang GT with 412 horsepower and Ford did the same thing with a lazy throttle response (its an automatic due to a bad...

I traded my 2004 129,000 mile Sport Edition V6 for a 2011 SR5, both 4WD. The 2011 , even though it has 270 horsepower, feels much more sluggish than my 2004 did. Have other Gen 5 owners that have switched from Gen 4's V6 experienced the same decrease in throttle response an sluggishness? The...

Thanks guys, that explains it. My 2004 v6 had part time 4wd and you could lock the center differential by pushing a button. Evidently the 2011 is like the 1999 Toyota 4Runner that I had as it also had a lever to put into 4wd like the 2011, that effectively was a "locked central differential"...

This vehicle is in almost as new condition with 46000 miles. Here are a couple of questions I have. It has the 270 HP v6 and part time 4wd. It does not seem to have near the power of my old 2004 v6 4Runner even though it has a lot more horsepower. What is up with that? Also I noticed that there...

2004 Sport V6, 123335 miles. Was thinking of trading this year because of rust on frame and panels under the vehicle. Front skid panel rusted off last year and two more panels this year. I don't think it is unsafe and the frame is rusty but still pretty solid. I had an oxygen sensor changed last...

Got the 4Runner back today from the repair shop. Drivers side axle assembly replaced, total cost $204.41. Owner showed me the Aluminum heat shield that fell on the shaft that made a lot of noise when 4wd activated. Looks like the metal ate away around the three bolts that held it on. Glad that...

Found the problem and will pick the 4Runner up Tuesday! Turns out the shield over the cat. convertor had rusted off and was laying across the driveshaft going to the front axle. Every time 4wd was activated the noise started and got faster as the speed increased. Thanks for all your help. The...

I should have the truck back next week so I could use my phone to record the noise then. I am hoping the new axle assembly will fix it but that doesn't seem likely. I overestimated the cost of repair, it might not be too bad even if the third member needs replaced. Even at 100/hour the total...

BlackWorksInc thanks for your help! I was hoping you would post as you really know what you are doing. I am sure the transfer actuator was never replaced as I bought the 4Runner new and I have only had brake service done (sticking caliper and rotors). It is very hard to describe the sound as it...

Lehiguy I happen to agree with you. The noise seemed to change a lot when I put I put it in 4wd. When it first happened the truck was in 4wd on a dirt road moving and it started to sound like a brake pad warn riding on a warped rotor. I later put the truck in 4wd while it was still and the...

Took the truck to my repair shop (not a dealer) this morning. The owner thinks putting a new shaft with new joints and boots will fix it after hearing the noise. I sure hope so! I will let you all know if that does the trick.