I have had my 2004 V8 Limited for a few months and it has 74,000 miles on it. It is evident based on the maintenance records and condition of the vehicle that the previous (and only) owner took decent care of the vehicle. As you all know, once you have had a vehicle for sometime you become aclimated to how it runs and how it sounds. And this Toyota runs smooth, the engine is quiet, the transmission shifts normal and smooth.
However recently, and I am sure it was not like this when I purchased it, I have noticed something. Basically, at around the 1500 rpm range, while accelerating or anytime the engine is increasing power to the drivetrain, I get a resonating noise similar to a 4 cylinder car with a exaust beginning to go bad. I can feel the vibration through the pedal, steering wheel, shifter and hard plastic floormats. Now anything above or below this RPM range it is not noticeable. Also, this does not happen 100%, but I would say a majority of the time it is present. I would say it resembles two mechanisms not quite meshing together smoothly...that's about as well as I can describe it.
In addition...not sure if this is related to the above issue, at a stop, with the brake pressed and the transmission engage, a noise will resonate through the vehicle, or should I say a vibration similar in feel as described above. So obviously something in the drivetrain is out of sync. In nuetral or park, revving the engine does not bring about any of these symptoms. The engine is very quiet and smooth. So, one part of me says this is just part of a vehicle getting old and the other part says pinpoint the issue and the extended warranty may cover repair or adjustment.
Any input or advice with this would be appreciated. Other than this issue, I love my 4Runner and I look forward to many years of driving enjoyment.
Slight sidebar here-I purchased the vehicle from out of town, however we just recently were lucky (I hope) enough to have a new dealership open here in my city in Northern Indiana. The president of the dealership is Dave Illingsworth, former GM of Lexus and also VP at Toyota Corporation. I am anticipating a good experience with service as I think he would set a high standard for his business. I have yet to do the 75k mile service but this new dealership will be my destination.
However recently, and I am sure it was not like this when I purchased it, I have noticed something. Basically, at around the 1500 rpm range, while accelerating or anytime the engine is increasing power to the drivetrain, I get a resonating noise similar to a 4 cylinder car with a exaust beginning to go bad. I can feel the vibration through the pedal, steering wheel, shifter and hard plastic floormats. Now anything above or below this RPM range it is not noticeable. Also, this does not happen 100%, but I would say a majority of the time it is present. I would say it resembles two mechanisms not quite meshing together smoothly...that's about as well as I can describe it.
In addition...not sure if this is related to the above issue, at a stop, with the brake pressed and the transmission engage, a noise will resonate through the vehicle, or should I say a vibration similar in feel as described above. So obviously something in the drivetrain is out of sync. In nuetral or park, revving the engine does not bring about any of these symptoms. The engine is very quiet and smooth. So, one part of me says this is just part of a vehicle getting old and the other part says pinpoint the issue and the extended warranty may cover repair or adjustment.
Any input or advice with this would be appreciated. Other than this issue, I love my 4Runner and I look forward to many years of driving enjoyment.
Slight sidebar here-I purchased the vehicle from out of town, however we just recently were lucky (I hope) enough to have a new dealership open here in my city in Northern Indiana. The president of the dealership is Dave Illingsworth, former GM of Lexus and also VP at Toyota Corporation. I am anticipating a good experience with service as I think he would set a high standard for his business. I have yet to do the 75k mile service but this new dealership will be my destination.
