2008 Toyota 4Runner Consumer Discussions

Toyota 4Runner Vibrations

4Runner Vibrations / Flubbering / Fluttering Steering...solved.

Written by: passinglane on Oct 29, 2009 05:34 AM

I have owned an 05 4Runner 4WD/6cyl - it had Dunlop tires that wore out a bit too soon, however it had no vibrations or issues for the 45,000 miles I had it. Now, I have an 08 4Runner. It had really frightening vibrations, especially when weight was added in the cargo area, and when making turns that had a bump or two. But on a smooth freeway, half full of gas, no corners ... Read More...

Sulfur Smell from Toyota 4Runner

2008 4Runner Limited - Terrible sulfer smell

Written by: schten on Aug 19, 2009 09:31 PM

I see from the previous post that this is not the first time Toyota has had a problem with their CC's. I bought a new (08) toyota 4runner Limited V8 in March with 13 miles, now has about 11K. She had her first oil change after 5000 miles (as recommended by the dealer) then a month or two later I noticed something strange. When I go from slow to fast at a moderate pace (passing ... Read More...

Toyota 4Runner Vibrations

4Runner Vibrations

Written by: nrwins on Jul 11, 2009 09:56 PM

Just found this post and am glad to see I am not alone with this problem. I have a 2008 4Runner Limited V8 4WD and it vibrates at 65 MPH. I first took it to a tire place where the balance the tires twice to no avail. I then took it to my local dealer in Atlanta where they balance it twice with no help. After I wrote a blog on a Toyota site the dealer contacted me to try and resolve ... Read More...

Honda Pilot vs Toyota Highlander vs 4-Runner 2008

Re: Honda Pilot vs Toyota Highlander vs 4-Runner 2008 [wwest]

Written by: nedzel on Jun 18, 2009 01:05 PM

"The 4runner (R/awd) is the only one of those I would trust if expecting to encounter wintertime adverse roadbed conditions on a regular basis. " I've got a 4Runner. I've put 80,000 miles on it. The controlling factor in how it does in snow is the tires. I put dedicated snow tires on mine in the winter. Here in Boston, Honda Pilots and Toyota Highlanders do just fine ... Read More...

Re: Honda Pilot vs Toyota Highlander vs 4-Runner 2008 [autiger1994]

Written by: wwest on Jun 16, 2009 09:30 AM

The 4runner (R/awd) is the only one of those I would trust if expecting to encounter wintertime adverse roadbed conditions on a regular basis. Read More...

Sulfur Smell from Toyota 4Runner

4Runner sulfur smell

Written by: des19554 on Mar 09, 2009 02:09 PM

I have a 2008 4Runner and I get the sulfur smell mostly when I drive with my sunroof and rear window open. I am now getting the smell when using the defroster. Toyota dealer told me there is nothing they can do about this, they are aware it is happening but there is no fix. Service manager told me to "just drive with the windows up"! I refuse to alter my ways of utilizing ... Read More...

Toyota 4Runner Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Toyota SR5 demo

Written by: sicemnae on Nov 03, 2008 04:24 PM

I am looking at purchasing a Toyota SR5 4Runner with leather and a moonroof. It is a 2008 demo with 4600 miles on it. The sticker on it is $33K and the invoice on edmunds is $28ish. It is a demo though with alot of miles. What would be a fair price on this? The sales manager made the comment he would love to see it go, like it's been there a long time. I've never bought a demo ... Read More...

Toyota 4Runner Lease Questions

Re: 2008 4wd Limited V6 [rsamerica1]

Written by: Car_man on Nov 02, 2008 05:36 PM

Hi rsamerica1. The truck that you are interested in probably has a spread of at least $4,000 between its full MSRP and its dealer invoice price. That puts the $3,535 dealer discount that you were quoted at around $500 over invoice. If you opt to lease this truck through Toyota Financial Services to take advantage of its special lease program, you cannot use the ... Read More...

Re: 4 Runner Money Factor and Residual Values [asm0721]

Written by: Car_man on Nov 02, 2008 05:26 PM

Hi asm0721. In every region that I have seen its lease program for, Toyota Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor for the 2008 4Runner is .00050 for consumers who qualify for its Tier 1+ credit tier. The residual values for this truck vary by term and mileage allowance. You never mentioned what either of these variables are, so for now I will assume that ... Read More...

Toyota 4Runner Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2008 SR5 V6 2WD with EVP1 (SR5 value package) in Atlanta [harshveda]

Written by: dumeelp on Nov 01, 2008 06:32 AM

The dealer is Sandy Springs Toyota. Email me at dumeel.pandian@yahoo.com and I will provide the contact sales person name and number. He was very helpful in the whole process. As I said in the previous posting, it is a 2008 4Runner Sr5 V6 2WD with Sr5 Value package ( that has upgraded wheels, steering wheel control, moonroof, etc). It is kind of the basic set of options... ... Read More...