2001 Toyota 4Runner Driveline Problems
- 5
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- rear differential · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Driveline
2001 toyota 4runner rear axle housing rot/leak, no signs of abuse. *tr
ODI 10353923
Driveline
My 4runner's rear differential has pinhole leaks due to rust. The rest of the vehicle is in excellent condition and has been very well taken care of including chassis washes at least twice a week in the winter. *tr
ODI 10284845
Driveline
The rear differential is rusting through to the point of leaking oil. I suspect the differential is corroded to the point where is mechanically unsound and could cause a catastrophic failure if hit by a rigid obstacle in the roadway. *tr
ODI 10279635
Driveline
My 2001 4 runner with only 125,000miles has a rusted out rear differential. This was shocking to me because my truck is in otherwise excellent condition and has absolutely no rust on the body. I took it to toyota who said they can replace it for $2200 plus tax. I took it to my husband's mechanic to repair/patch it if possible. He said he has seen many vehicles with more miles than mine in much worse condition that…
ODI 10267566
Driveline
Rear differential housing rusted through. This caused loss of lubrication oil, required the replacement of the entire differential housing. Thin metal and lack of rust prevention are the cause. *tr
ODI 10267540