2016 Toyota 4Runner: X-REAS shock system leaking
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 4Runner report: X-REAS shock system leaking. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 60,000 miles.
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2016 4Runner in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11657438 (filed 04/29/2025): “This vehicle has experienced the front coil spring cracking on the right front, the left front cracked at 114k miles. this is a very common issue with 2015-2017 toyota 4runner trd-pro, it is a design defect in the way the coil spring terminates and sits on the…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11557202 (filed 11/28/2023): “X-reas sport enhancement system is failing in a vehicle (2016 toyota 4 runner) with 58,000 miles that has always been driven on city streets. front struts and rear shock absorbers are both leaking and require replacement.…”
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: replacing shocks (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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