Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 2008 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Toyota 4Runner

The Power Train problem

Diagnosis found trans fluid wicking up harness to engine ecm contaminating harness and ecu given false/abnormal readings at ecm. Extensive repairs necessary w/ internal trans wire replacement, engine harness replacement & engine ecu replacement.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

We have a 2008 Toyota 4runner sport. When going from reverse to drive the vehicle does not always go into drive. You press the gas and nothing happens. You then have to put the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive to be able to move the vehicle.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

My 2008 Toyota 4runner has a clunking sound as I am about to take off from a complete stop. I can tell when it will happen because when I am almost stopped, with my foot on the brake, my car feels like it surges forward. I have to push on the brake pretty hard to keep it from doing this.   Read details...


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4Runner Service Bulletins
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