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2008 Toyota 4Runner

BUY WITH CARE

Decent buy, but the frame rust needs a hard look first.

5 open recalls to verify59,000 mi — where problems cluster →

What to check

1 that matter · tap to expand

Before you buy

Three things, in order. Ten minutes of work, standing at the car.

  1. 1
    Run the VIN for open recalls

    5 open — all free fixes. Confirm each is closed before you hand over money.

    Check the VIN →
  2. 2
    Test-drive checklist
    • On any northern/salt-belt 4Runner, put it on a lift and probe the frame rails, rear spring hangers, and crossmembers -- a clean body means nothing here.
  3. 3
    Get a pre-purchase inspection

    An hour with a mechanic on the items above is the cheapest insurance you’ll buy.

    Find an inspector →

Is the mileage a problem?

Drag to the odometer you’re considering. The shaded band is where this car’s problems usually surface.

—90,000 mi

050k100k150k200k+

Open recalls

free fixes · verify by VIN
  • 10V035000 GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 1… verify by VIN
  • 10V036000 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDA… verify by VIN
  • 11V113000 TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PE… verify by VIN
  • 14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2… verify by VIN
  • 16V396000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry S… verify by VIN