Recent content by pj2006

Continuing with the quality decline of Toyota products, my 2016 SR5 now has a cracked center armrest. The crack is about 1 inch. Any good repair kits or methods or should I just spend the $300-$400 to replace?

I have a 2016 4-Runner w/ the T-Force package including a roof rack. I am not happy with it because the fasteners and hardware have rusted and it also creates a lot of wind resistance. I'd like to swap to the tube version of the roof rack. How easily can this be accomplished? If I just buy the...

That's a problem, right? Not really the point.

It happened and they replaced it under warranty. Part # 90506-18067.

I'd say my usage is normal. Around 10k miles per year. Nothing extreme. This particular 4Runner is a POS compared to my 2006. That thing was a brick shithouse.

Is anyone else having this? I am on my 2nd door lock actuator. First the passenger front failed. Now its the driver side front. The tension spring on the hood latch rusted away. Miscellaneous fasteners, including the one holding on the tailgate latch, rusted. I am not living in a high corrosion...

I don't put anything on my hands as previously stated. I'll take it in and see what they'll do. This is clearly a decline in quality as none of my prior 4Runners had any of these issues.

I appreciate your confidence. Must be that metal barb on my finger I am not aware of.

Here are some photos: https://imgur.com/a/33cje No lotions, no oils or chemicals, no flood damage, no salt, etc. All of the usual culprits are absent. I use Cockpit Premium to clean the interior and have never had a problem with it. The running board steps are a dealer add-on. Shouldn't...

Has anyone else noticed apparent lack of quality and premature wear of components in their 5 Gen 4Runner? I have a 2016 SR5 and I've noticed the following in a vehicle with less than 15,000 miles that is very gingerly driven: 1. Peeling or flaking on steering wheel "leather" 2. Crazing or...

There is a huge difference in throttle operation between 4th gen and 5th gen. My 2006 4Runner was essentially "manual" in that the accelerator linked directly with the throttle body. That meant nearly instantaneous response to pushing the gas. Acceleration was good, not like a sports car, but...

Anyone have a problem with early burn out of the daytime running lights? Are these easy to replace at home vs. taking to mechanic? Thanks.

It does. I'm 6'7" so it's easier for me to notice. Any time a car has a sun/moon roof there is a decrease in headroom because the mechanism takes up space. Also, the Limited dash has some features that cause it to jut out a little farther than the SR5.

Just noticed these as well. No biggie just curious why they were left out. I haven't looked at the spare - it's a different wheel?

I bought my first 4Runner in 2006 and decided there was no better choice for my next car. I bought my 2nd 4Runner yesterday - a 2014 SR5. I thought about the Limited, but felt like the head and legroom in the SR5 was much better. Here she is: I have a few questions about the differences I've...