Power Train Related Problems of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear slipping (three problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota 4Runner


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner

The Power Train problem

Excessive rust on frame with jeopardized integrity at joins connecting brakes, fuel lines and suspensions system.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

2009 4runner transmission slips (revs to high rpms) while attempting to accellerate after slowing below 15 mph (while making turns or slowing for traffic). This has caused dangerous situations where a significant lag time between depressing the gas pedal and when the transmission engages while   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

2009 4 runner transmission: same as other complaints about slipping and lag time in engaging into gear at low speeds (like when slowing down to make turns or go over speed bumps). Obviously not shifting correctly and is a safety issue when turning across traffic and the vehicle does not respond   Read details...


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