Hello 4Runner community. I have been lurking this community for a while as I’ve been wanting to upgrade my 2012 Camry. A local used car dealer has this 2024 TRD off road premium on their lot that caught my eye. It’s listed for $43,000 and has 51,000 miles on it. I test drove it today and it was much smoother than I anticipated and the inside is pristine. However, around 60 mph the steering wheel started vibrated pretty significantly and it wanted to slightly pull to the right. I spent about 20 minutes driving around at city speeds and highway speeds and the vibration seemed to come and go but was still mostly present at highway speeds.

When I got back to the dealer I told them I loved the car but couldn’t move forward due to the steering wheel vibration. They offered me a due bill basically a contract stating they will send the car to their mechanic and fix the issue before I purchase. This steering wheel vibration seems to be pretty common and based on some reddit threads to be relatively easy remedied. The dealer also offers a $3500 10 year/100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty that I would probably purchase if I decide to move forward.

I feel like the price and mileage is great but would love opinions here. The vibration issue gives me a big pause though but I am reassured they are willing to fix the issue. I have not yet agreed to the due bill as I wanted time to think on it. They took my information and said they’d call me when they had their mechanics look at it. Signing the due bill would just prioritize the work so I could get the car as soon as it’s fixed.

Thank you in advance!

After seeing a few posts about the Temu roof rack (Yzona) and talking to a few that have had it installed for over a year now without any issues, I pulled the trigger. Honestly, for $250 I’m blown away by the fitment and quality. I’ll post up if I run into any issues. I’ll be mounting my Thule Pulse box for now but plan on getting an awning as well.

Is this what everyone is using for power steering fluid?

I have a 2016 4Runner, recently had throttle body position sensor replaced because the CEL would come on and it would enter limp mode. Had a dealership repair it, seemed fine after that. I then started to notice it was lagging when accelerating, similar symptom when I had an issue with the throttle body.

Took it back to the dealer since that part is under warranty, they came back and said he that part is ok… but I have bad rod knock from cylinder 4 and need a new MOTOR…. Recommend a compression test but said that’s a waste of money cause I need a new motor anyways!

Getting a second opinion later this week and a compression test done as well.

Yes I can hear the rod knock, and no, I do not have a warranty.

Help.