Nothing has gone wrong with the car other than standard things such as fluids and tires. I need to replace the shocks and springs, but that is due to excessive off-road use.
I have driven this truck through some of the most remote areas of the lower 48 on some of the most difficult trails any street vehicle can take. 95,000 miles in 2 years. Colorado San Juan mountains for 6 days, Nevada Black Rock desert for a week, The LoLo trail through Idaho. Much more. Used all the gears low and high 8-10hrs a day for weeks on end. Jeepers comment they are surprised a street vehicle (un-modified) can keep up on their stomping grounds. Many flat tires carried 2 spares at all times, but no fault of 4Runner. Truck still looks and rides like new when cleaned up. Change oil that's it. I pulled all the seats out (very simple and modular) and lived out of it for 2 months plenty of room for one person. I would take this vehicle anywhere in the world it is flawless. Wish the dashboard and cup holders had more room. Wish it had more interior hooks for hanging things.
I echo that. I have a 2000 4Runner 4WD and have about 50,000 miles on it through harsh prairie winters in Canada... i get called out in some pretty bad stuff including near blizzards at -30...with serious winter tires on and knowing 4Wd doesn't stop me any faster... it is my saviour... I can always rely on it...it's been the better part of four years and not a thing gone wrong.. I take up to my favourite trailheads and never worry about holes, creek crossings, washed out roads or the rocks on the mountain backroads... an awesome vehicle.. a regular tank... just don't buy it if you want a "high performance" 4WD drive...buy it for the truck that it is...
The Toyota 4 Runner is an excellent vehicle. My 2001 hasn't given me one problem since I bought it. Likewise to the review stating the only things that need attending to are fluids, etc--basic stuff. Hopefully, I will have my 4 Runner for many years to come. When the time comes to buy another car, I am definitely going to purchase another Toyota. The 1994 Camry I have is another piece of car genius! No problems at all and the car is 10 years old! I am simply amazed at Toyota. When people ask my opinion on what is the best car, I tell them "Anything Toyota!!!" Reliable, fun to drive and reasonably priced!
I bought a 4runner in October 2000 when I was pregnant with my first child. It has given me NO problems at all. I have 58k miles on it and tires are still great. I now have two children and I am thinking of upgrading to a larger Toyota for the room, but will most likely keep this for another 4 years. I LOVE IT!!!
Considering my experience with both leaders and followers in the suv world, I must agree with general comments about overall toyota quality. But when it comes to durability when the things get rough, I would go for a jeep despite irritating reliability issues. Off-road duty seems less natural with car-like design. No matter how high is your ground clearance, competence is the key. Not to mention patented suspension and traction devices.
After annoying little repairs on my Cherokee, I though it would be a peaceful thing to buy a 4runner, until I realize how major the repairs were after one year of rough roads.
Toyota 4 runner 2001.
Great truck, Trouble free, great on the road lots of Power.
Low cost repairs has never breaks down just wear & tare. Also less problems then any other SUV on the road.
Leonid Bakalinsky.
A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I am sure you will love this SUV.
Just bought a 2001 4runner, and just realized the power steering is much harder to turn than our 1999 4runner. Any recalls or ideas?
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