Toyota 4runner Reliability Options

[mkaresh]

Because existing sources of auto reliability information left much to be desired, in late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research at TrueDelta.com. TrueDelta reports absolute stats like "trips to the shop" that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so any significant changes in a model's reliability become apparent quickly.

So far only the 2007 is included in the main survey. Other model years will be added when 25 owners have signed up to participate. Both 2003 and 2005 are close.

Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.

To encourage participation, panel members will receive full access to the results for free.

For the details, and to sign up to help out:

Auto reliability research

[mkaresh]

Latest results soon.

I'd like to include additional model years of the 4Runner. Just need more participants.

Details here:

Vehicle reliability research

[mkaresh]

The 4Runner didn't make it into the February results, but likely will make the cut in May. A few additional participants could make all the difference.

For the details, and to help make it happen:

Vehicle reliability research

[mkaresh]

The 2007 4Runner is a single response short of making it into the May results.

So additional participants would clearly make a difference.

Vehicle reliability research

[mkaresh]

We should have results for a few model years in August.

If you've signed up to participate but haven't yet responded to the survey (via a link in the email you received), please do. And if you haven't signed up yet, I hope you'll consider doing so.

Vehicle reliability research

[mkaresh]

Those results have been posted. Read them, and sign up to help out, here:

TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results