Faults:

Since I have owned it the only things that have gone wrong are typical wear and tear and things I have broke four wheeling. Nothing major. They definitely take some abuse though.

General Comments:

It's not an extremely fast truck, but it wasn't meant to be. It does pretty good and will get up to 70 or 80 on the freeway. Probably faster if you pushed it and the conditions were right. As for reliability I completely trust this truck. It hasn't failed me yet and I know I will get another 100,000 to 150,000 miles out of it at least. The interior is very nice and well put together. I'm 6'3" and fit in it comfortably. They do extremely well off-road. A lot of Chevy and ford guys are impressed when I get through stuff they can't get there truck through. I've got a 4 inch lift with 32x11.50r15 and they work good. Soon to be 33"s though. In general I would highly recommend this vehicle to everyone. Best truck on the road. Period.

Faults:

Antenna was broken when bought.

Alternator replaced twice in two years.

Rear springs worn out, vehicle sagged 3 inches in rear.

Calipers replaced at 182,000.

Rear inner-axle seals have been replaced twice in 2 years.

Drum brakes had to be replaced twice after inner seals broke and axle greese saturated them (I just checked the seals again 2/9/05 and they are starting to leak again; what is wrong with this axle!?)

General Comments:

Handles excellent off-road when stock, superb 4-wheel drive system.

This thing does wonders on the beach!

Must-do upgrades are new, stiffer coils in rear and Bilstien shocks all around (These upgrades greatly improve on and off-road handling.)

Engine is extremely week during acceleration, but works adequately once up to speed.

Gas mileage averages around 13.5 with 32X11.50 BFG All Terrains.

The huge sunroof and roll-down rear glass are two of the most enjoyable features.

Faults:

The 4 Runner is a very reliable truck.

It slips a lot on ice and snow, but once it is in 4wheel drive it works great.

The rear driver's side window seems to be a little slow.

The leather on the driver's seat is wearing, but what can you expect for an 11 year old vehicle.

Gas mileage is ok at 15 mpg on the highway. (14mpg on the highway in 4wheel drive).

General Comments:

The 4 Runner is a very reliable truck.

The radio works great and picks up a lot of stations.

When the backseats are folded down, there is tons of room. My rottweiler loves it!

Overall, great truck for what I need.

Faults:

Head gasket replaced under warranty at 60,000km.

Radiator sprung leak at 62,000km (related to head gasket failure) - done under warranty.

Wheel Cylinders done every 3 years.

General Comments:

Seats are still comfortable after 10 years.

Still using the original rear brake shoes! (172,000km)

Faults:

Only thing that went bad were maintenance items and things I broke while off-roading and beating it to death!!

General Comments:

Not a fast accelerating (4.56 gears) truck, but for off-road it is the best! The interior is very quiet, comfortable and roomy. I am running 35" Mud terrain tires, 3" body lift, 4" All-pro leaf spring conversion lift. Very happy with my truck stock, and now modified. very good on gas mileage considering the set up.