Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 3 problems related to axle shaft (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 4Runner.
This is the 4th time in 4 years that my 4runner has had a left rear axle seal problem. The vehicle only has 69,000 miles on it, so this problem arises about every 11- 15k miles. Each time the seals and breaks have to be changed. The axle shaft was replaced last time, but I am still having the same problem. There are tons of people with this very expensive recurring problem and its ridiculous that Toyota knows about it but don't do anything.
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The vehicle suddenly bent to the right, out of control, then hit the divider as a result of a broken axle. It was found that the axle center was totally broken as a result of the tire going out. The consumer experience emotional strees as a result of the accident.
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Driving in #1 lane of freeway when a stopped vehicle protruding into the lane necessitated me to take evasive action. I swerved to the right and avoided the car and then swerved back to the left to avoid car in lane to my right. At this point I felt the car get bumpy and I was unable to steer forward and was pulled to the left and into the center divider. The left rear wheel had snapped off the axle and the car was dragging on the pavement I was knocked unconscious and my left foot was broken.
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