Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 3 problems related to noises during shifting (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 sr5 was b rand new purchased in March 2019. It has never been driven off road with the exception being I drive it up a hill to my barn over lawn using 4wd high. I've heard this grinding noise two to three time when shifting from reverse into drive when the truck is stationary and on a hill. I haven't checked if this occurs in each of the transmission modes. I believe I have heard it both in 2wd and 4wd high but have not checked yet if it happens also in 4wd low. This is alarming and for now, I avoid putting it in drive by drifting back to level ground when possible. I am concerned the transmission is being damaged internally when I hear this. I plan to see what the Toyota dealer has to say about this.
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When coming to a stop my 4runner will make a clunk noise as if I was rear ended. It has done this since I have owned the trunk. Taking it to dealer, they said that it is normal, just the transmission is downshifting.
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While the consumer was driving 35 mph in her 2005 Toyota 4runner a book slid into the shifter knob and knocked it out of drive and into reverse. On two more occasions, the vehicle was stopped on a ramp like hill at a stop light, the consumers foot was off the brake, and before the consumer could apply the gas a loud clanking noise followed by a ratcheting sound as the vehicle drifted backwards. The consumer test drove another vehicle and the same noise was heard, the mechanic also heard the noise but stated it was normal and was not sure of the severity of it.
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