2010 Toyota 4Runner: Engine seal failure-burning oil
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 4Runner report: engine seal failure-burning oil. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 72,000 miles.
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints for the 2010 4Runner in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11222865 (filed 06/27/2019): “Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota 4runner. while driving approximately 28 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. after multiple attempts to restart the vehicle, the contact…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11218635 (filed 06/08/2019): “Timing chain cover oil leak i've been informed that my timing chain cover is leaking by the service at the toyota dealer. i researched the problem online and discovered it's quite frequent and has been an issue for over a decade. this should be covered by t…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: engine swap (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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