Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 2 problems related to power steering fluid (under the steering 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.
While driving my steering my wheel suddenly became stiff where I noticed that there was an unusual resistance to turn right. I took it to a shop to have it looked at and had them flush the power steering fluid and put in new fluid as well as check for any possible leaks - none were found. This reoccurred after about two weeks but this time the stiffness was much worse where I felt unsure that I could turn the steering at all. After investigating on line I found many others had similar experiences. This scary experience happened on 2-21-18 so I made an emergency call to my mechanic to have it looked at ASAP for 2-23-18. Looks like the steering intermediate shaft (u joint) is going on all these trucks. I'm at approximately 143k miles. I'm so glad this didn't happen while I was in heavy traffic although I was on the highway going home when it happened.
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Consumer states while driving 45-50 mph without warning power steering went out resulting lost of control of vehicle causing a major collision. Nlm.
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