📅 01/10/2026
Toyota 4Runner 1987, 142 103 km
Automatic gearbox slipping, leaks and weak braking
inspection completed
What we found
- The automatic gearbox engaged D/R slowly, shifted harshly and slipped: engine speed rose without corresponding acceleration
- The engine stalled when switching between D and R; the report records a high gearbox oil level
- Oil leaks were recorded at the front and rear differentials, gearbox and transfer case, with slight seepage at the engine sump
- The braking test recorded weak deceleration
- Corrosion was found along the A-pillar edges, with bonnet chips down to bare metal and traces of an earlier red paint finish
- Engine response was below expectations, with jerking under load
Inspector's conclusion
The report documents significant automatic transmission symptoms, oil leaks and weak braking. These symptoms alone do not establish the cause or the repair required. No final recommendation to buy or walk away was recorded.
Mileage recorded at inspection: 142,103 km; this is not independent verification of the mileage history.
