Engine Feel

Is it normal to feel the 4.0 Liter buzz/growl in the steering wheel to some degree at some rpms? Just trying to get a sense of normal driving expectations. I would assume the limited powertrain will give a little more engine feedback since it's an all wheel drive setup...just like the tighter steering feel (I enjoy that feeling)

 

Yes.

 

Does any of that smooth out over time and after the powertrain is truly broken in? I only have 300 miles on my truck

 

No, there will always be vibes coming from the engine for forever, although should be minimal. It’s a big metal mechanical machine, it’s going to vibrate.

 

My wife says mine vibrates

 

I didn't buy the truck to please my wife

Seriously, though, i get quite a buzz (just like a cell phone vibration) through my hand at a couple points in the rpm sweep during moderate acceleration and am just making sure it's a normal characteristic of the truck.

 

Being serious, I haven't noticed a vibration in the wheel of my 2020 Limited, and especially not one that occurs or changes at certain RPMs. I'm not discounting those who report it happening and being normal -- in addition, I only have 1200 miles on mine -- but did want you to know that it doesn't seem to be happening on my particular 4R. For whatever that's worth.

 

I don't really get a vibration either. Nothing were I would notice.

Now that damn 4WD lever vibrates and every time I throw something it there it drives me insane.

 

Your 4Runner orrrrr......?

 

Glad somebody got the joke

 

Update: Just had my 4R on a short highway trip. Did notice slight buzzing in the wheel at certain rpms, like while accelerating. Very subtle, but was there. Prob only noticed it because of this thread!

 

lol, same here. especially when the phone charger wire lays up against the 4wd lever. sounds like a horde of angry hornets in the vehicle with me!

 

Thanks for the replys all! Mine actually seems to be lessening as i put more miles on it (I only have 500). Things just needing to loosen up a little????
I think it will get to the point its subtle and disappear within normal truck vibs.

 

For those that have an off road model with the mechanical 4wd lever, place your hand on it and you'll feel what the engine is actually doing on the other side of those rubber mounts