Power Train Driveline Problems of Toyota 4Runner - part 2

My 4runner has been making an awful clunking noise coming from the rear for about 2 years now. I have done some research and it seems to have happened in the Lexus gx470 as well. The 03-06 4runners have the same driveline as the Lexus and unlike Lexus, Toyota has refused to fix this problem. Please help!.

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1. Happened since about 15-20k miles on my 2005 4runner (I'm the first and only owner). 2. Occurs when coming to a stop, large clunk sound and vehicle jolts forward right after a full stop. 3. Nothing has been done to correct the failure. Each time the Toyota dealer service tech takes it for a ride they cannot replicate it, I went once and was not able to replicate it at that time. . Read more...

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I own a 2006 Toyota 4 runner with a clung in the driveline. It happens when you stop at a stop light, especially the long ones. You think a car has bumped you in the rear but no one is there. It is very disconcerting. It doesn't happen every time. Initially the dealer thought that it was due to the antilock brakes activating. They were not suppose to activate under 3 mph but the speedometer was off about 2 or 2 1/2 mph so the brakes probably though the car was moving when it was siting still. More recently, it didn't happen when I took it to the dealer so their official position was that can't duplicate the problem. But the sister vehicle with Lexus, the gx470, had a technical service bulletin out on it. It has happend from the purchase date on 9/1/06. It now has a little over 6,000 miles on it.

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I have a driveline vibration on my 2006 Toyota 4runner v8 sport model, 4575 miles, VIN jtebt14r668030074. The vibration is most noticeable while diving at highway speeds of 72-74 mph. The vibration can be described as a cyclical droning vibration and can be felt on the driver floorboard and dead pedal, the accelerator pedal, as well as slightly on the steering wheel. The vibration is more noticeable when a load is placed on the engine like when climbing a grade. The vibration is also noticeable when accelerating full throttle very hard from a stop. The vehicle also has a clunk that can be felt and heard when coming to a stop. The clunk is also present when starting from a complete stop after removing the brakes. I have had the vehicle inspected by both the dealer and district Toyota service manager. Both of them indicate that this is "normal" for this type of vehicle and the they won't do anything to fix the problem. I don't feel that either of these issues are normal and feel that the problem is safety related and should be fixed.

My 2003 Toyota 4runner makes a clunk sound that is felt throughout the vehicle when coming to a stop or when beginning to take off. This was first noticed at approximately 40,000 miles. Per the Toyota dealership, removing the driveshaft and greasing the spline yoke quiets the clunk for approximately 20,000 miles. This is partly true, as the greasing quiets it, but it does not go away and the clunk get stronger every day the car is driven until you feel like you are being rear ended. Toyota states this is normal for the operation of the vehicle. It is not normal, and it is absurd to think it is normal. The car should accelerate from a stop without a clunk and come to a stop without a clunk. This problem is widely documented, but Toyota has yet to provide a fix. The "clunking" changes your driving behavior/habits in order to minimize the clunk, but in the end, the car clunks when taking off, and clunks when coming to a stop. The Toyota dealership states no damage is being incurred to the vehicle by the clunking, this may be true, but you certainly do not feel safe and secure when the vehicle clunks and shakes the car at virtually every stop and start. Toyota needs to find a fix to ensure Toyota customers are safe when they drive, feel safe when they drive, and are satisfied with the Toyota vehicle they drive.

Rear differential housing completely rusted through such that differential fluid is leaching directly through the metal and dripping onto the roadway. This could result in the differential seizing up and causing loss of control of the vehicle, or other vehicles to lose traction on road due to gear oil leaking onto roadway. Toyota does not sell differential housing and insists entire differential must be replaced at a cost of over three thousand dollars. Rust problem first observed in 2005 and steadily becoming worse each month. No repairs yet made because of excessive cost. Owner is expecting and waiting for a safety recall for this issue.

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This condition could be related to item 2. This condition started last winter and is getting worse. ) after being at a stop and releasing the brakes, I get a hard shake/thud from the driveline/brakes. This occurs in 90% of stops/starts. (e. G. , if it was normal, it would do it all the time to some degree. ) there is no metal on metal noise, just the shake/thud like the brakes are releasing too hard or the driveline has too much lash in it. (condition is worse if you come to a hard stop, before starting again. ) 2) sometimes (about 20% of the time) after coming to a complete stop at a stop sign or red light, the transmission goes into first gear hard and/or the converter/torsen differential is unlocking/locking incorrectly. It will actually rock the vehicle forward. Sometimes it gives the same sensation as in item 3. (actually, on a few occasions I get item 2 problem followed by an item 1 problem.

My 2000 Toyota 4runner shakes at speeds above 60mph. It also does this while braking. It is visibly noticeable in the steering wheel, but all passengers in the car can feel the shaking and vibration. It becomes almost violent and alarming around 70mph. I have taken it to several repair shops and no one can find a solution. I have read hundreds of posts about this problem that ranges from 96-08 models.

I own an 2004 Toyota 4runner sport with the v8/awd. Took it on a long road trip over x-mas and noticed at exactly 71mph you start to hear a cyclical noise (about 2-3 per second) that increases in frequency as vehicle speed climbs. No vibration in steering wheel or pedals. But both driver and passenger feel it in floorboards and hear it. Disappears at 82 - 85 or so, and as soon as foot is removed from the gas pedal. Dealer claims no known issues and offers no solution.

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Vibration in steering, most prevalent around 70 mph. Started at 15,000 miles. Rebalanced tires 3 times and dealer determined that oem tires were bad. Tried new tires and the problem persists. Believed to be same as Lexus GX 470 problem with TSB fix st004-04. No Toyota TSB yet.

2003 Toyota 4runner v8/awd w/ under 5,000 miles at highway speeds there is a vibration and low frequency "roaring" noise that appears to come from the from axle/differential. Sound ceases when coasting. Noise and vibration was noticed within first 500 miles of ownership and is increasingly getting worst. Thought to be tires which were rotated and did not solve problem. Dealer analyzed and stated this is a normal working noise from the differential which has aluminum parts. Noise is getting louder. Concern there is a defect and safety issue.

Drivetrain vibration felt in steering column and floorboards at approx 1200rpm to 2000rpm. This is not to be confused with wheel shimmey due to tire or wheel imbalance. Service dealer indicates this is normal and will resolve itself with more mileage.

Vibration in steering wheel ,floorboards, driveline and droning noise. This is an update to id# 10060725. Lexus of Toyota has announced a TSB for the GX 470 which has the same mechanicals as the Toyota 4runner. This TSB addresses the indicated problem that is in both vehicles. It is :"steering st004-04" "steering vibration and driveline vibration/drone". Unfortunately the fix can only be applied to the Lexus vehicles per dealer.

Have had the vehicle for a month now. I went back to the dealer after the first week with noticeable vibration in the steering wheel and the vehicle in general from approx. 45 mph and above. Dealer balanced wheels. Returned again another week later with same symptoms. Dealer again attemped to balance tires and analyzed rims, speed balance, etc. And determined it was the tires. After the song and dance about the dealer being unable to replace the tires without a long drawn out process, I was directed to the local bridgestone dealer for tire replacement. Had tires replaced the following Tuesday. Same symptoms re-occurred after a few days. Back to the dealer a third time this past Friday. Re-balanced the new tires again, service manager drove it afterwords and said everything was fine. Left that afternoon on a trip, and the symptoms re-occured again. Have had enough ! I am filing a lemon law notice to Toyota this week with one last chance to repair. If unsuccesful, will be filing for arbitration to receive a refund.